Advocate and the Chancery Bar Association run a scheme where a volunteer barrister will act as a mediator for free in suitable Chancery and commercial cases. In order to qualify for the scheme, one of the parties must be unable to afford to pay for a mediator.
Mediation is a process in which a person who is neutral (the mediator) helps the parties try to settle their dispute. Mediation is:
To apply for the scheme, you will need to send an application to Advocate setting out the details of your case and confirming that all the parties agree to mediation.
If your case is accepted, we will try to find a barrister to act as a mediator for free. Any unrepresented party might also receive free help from another barrister during the mediation.
You can download the application form here.
If you need help completing the form then you can make an appointment with the RCJ Advice at the Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL or by calling 0203 475 4373.
Charity No: 1057620.
POSTAL ADDRESS ONLY: Advocate, 2nd Floor Lincoln House, 296-302 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7JH. We are not open for physical visits at this time.
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