Availability, professional scope and the responsible advocate are confirmed before an engagement.
What this topic may involve
- Assessment of dispute clauses
- negotiation
- representation in mediation or arbitration
- settlement drafting
- enforcement or challenge advice within scope
Documents to organise
Agreement and dispute clause; chronology; notices; prior offers; orders and relevant deadlines.
Important context
An advocate representing one party is not automatically an independent mediator. Identify the role, conflicts and appointment process before offering neutral mediation.
Before you share documents
Prepare a factual timeline and flag known dates. Share only basic details initially. The office should request confidential records through an approved channel after screening.
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