Mediation & Arbitration.

Expertise

Nathaniel Lacy LLP advises insurers, claims managers and businesses on mediation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution where disputes require careful preparation, clear strategy and commercially focused resolution.

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A practical path to resolving contested claims.

Mediation and arbitration can provide a more focused route to resolving disputes where litigation may be costly, prolonged or commercially unsuitable. We help clients assess the issues, prepare their position, manage evidence and expert input, and approach the process with a clear understanding of risk and potential outcome.

Our work includes advising on disputes involving liability, causation, quantum, indemnity, coverage, contractual interpretation and wider claims strategy. Whether the matter is resolved through negotiation, formal mediation or arbitration, our focus is on protecting the client’s position while working toward a practical and appropriate resolution.

Key areas of work.

  • We advise clients on whether mediation is appropriate, when it should take place, what issues should be addressed and how the process should support the wider claims strategy.

  • We assist with preparing position papers, reviewing evidence, identifying key risks, assessing settlement ranges and ensuring the client enters mediation with a clear and realistic strategy.

  • We represent clients during mediation, supporting negotiation, managing legal and evidential issues, and helping clients assess proposals as they arise during the process.

  • We advise on arbitration where disputes require a formal determination outside the court process, including procedural steps, submissions, evidence, hearings and final resolution.

  • We support clients in settlement discussions before, during and after mediation or arbitration, helping them resolve disputes on terms that are legally sound and commercially appropriate.

  • We assist where mediation or arbitration involves expert evidence, technical reports, valuation issues, engineering evidence, medical evidence or other specialist input.

  • We advise on disputes involving multiple parties, insurers, insureds, experts, contractors, professionals or third parties, where the process requires careful coordination and clear communication.

  • We advise clients where mediation or alternative dispute resolution is required or encouraged before proceedings, during litigation, or as part of a wider dispute management strategy.

Our approach.

Early assessment

We work with clients to identify the legal, evidential and commercial issues at the outset, including liability, causation, quantum, indemnity, coverage and settlement risk.

Strategic preparation

We prepare the materials and analysis needed for mediation, arbitration or negotiation, including evidence review, expert input, position papers, pleadings and settlement strategy.

Practical resolution

We help clients approach each process with clear objectives, realistic risk assessment and a focus on achieving an outcome that is legally sound and commercially appropriate.

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Claim Dismissed at Circuit Court

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High Court Motor Claim
High Court Motor Claim

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Speak to our team.

For advice on mediation, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution, contact a member of our team to discuss the dispute, the process and the most appropriate route forward.

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