TERMS & CONDITIONS
If either party cancels in writing:- 1) More than 14 days before due date of mediation he shall pay £350 plus any irrecoverable expenses 2) Between 7 and 14 days before due date of mediation he shall pay 50% of the mediation fees and all expenses incurred 3) Less than 7 days but more than 24 hours before due date of mediation he shall pay 75% of the mediation fees and all expenses incurred 4) Within 24 hours before due date of mediation he shall pay 100% of the mediation fees and all expenses incurred Otherwise the full or any outstanding balance of the mediation fees and any irrecoverable expenses are payable by any party defaulting in payment or attendance. URGENT MEDIATIONS
Fees on first invoice (see below) are due not later than seven days before the date fixed for mediation, and payment is a precondition to the mediation’s taking place.
If mediation is arranged in 14 days or less, and necessitates the mediator having to prepare over a weekend or public holiday, the fee will be increased by 25%.
Any hour (or part) over the 8 hour day will be billed at the rate in the schedule. A mediation day lasts until the mediator has left the venue. Even after settlement is arrived at, it is usual for the mediator to remain until the settlement agreement is finalised and signed in order to deal with any last minute problems.
CLAIM VALUE
The value of the claim will be whichever is the higher of claim or counterclaim.
VAT
All quoted fees are exclusive of VAT which will be added to the invoice.
INVOICING
First invoice
Comprehensive fee – preparation and day plus estimated expenses.
Flexible package – estimated preparation and day, estimated expenses.
Second invoice
Any additional mediation days/hours, plus expenses not included in first invoice. Any second invoice is payable equally by the parties on delivery.