judicial remedies and the strong litigation culture for civil disputes. That said, with a recession predicted on the horizon, the stress induced from a global pandemic and other worldly events as well as more access to information than ever before, I predict that people will soon be looking for fast, affordable, creative ways to resolve their issues – which mediation is perfectly poised to provide. Do you have any closing comments to make about the suitability of mediation for effective dispute resolution? Juliet: The breakdown of any relationship is stressful enough on its own. A skilled mediator can take the argument away from each party whilst assisting both sides to explore the different options available before hopefully reaching a resolution. Whether it is a property dispute or arranging childcare and visitation, quite often a mediator is overlooked as an option to avoid all the fighting and bad-mouthing that can happen when a couple separate and have assets to divide or children to care for. Of course, there are cases that are not appropriate for mediation, such as cases of abuse, mental illness or cognitive impairment, but for the most part mediation can be utilised for a number of varying disputes or disagreements. This makes mediation a frequently successful alternative to the courtroom. All it takes is a willingness to listen, an open mind and a good, qualified mediator. Being able to express what you want to achieve in a confidential setting, and knowing that the mediator is working in the best interests of the family dynamic rather than for a single side, is paramount to what we do at Quality Law and Corporate Services. 18 LAWYERMONTHLY SEPTEMBER 2022 Contact Juliet Fenn, Mediator Chanda Glidden, Mediator & Attorney Christine Bodden, Attorney-at-Law Quality Law and Corporate Services 102 Cannon Place, George Town, Cayman Islands Tel: +1 345-233-7529 E: law@quality.ky www.quality.ky Quality Law and Corporate Services Quality Law and Corporate Services is a law firm based in the Cayman Islands with expertise across legal, corporate and notary public services. Its staff offer special perspectives acquired through active service as board members, directors and trustees of various commercial, civic, and non-profit organisations. I predict that people will soon be looking for fast, affordable, creative ways to resolve their issues – which mediation is perfectly poised to provide.
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