Mediation Ordinance

Mediation is now the standard procedure before any matter goes to trial. Both the courts and government strongly advise that parties should first participate in the mediation process before a matter is set for trial. The Court has certainly given its stamp of approval for mediation as the suitable and preferred alternate dispute resolution process. As the mediation process becomes more important, this title will certainly provide the resources needed for anyone involving in it.

In addition to full annotations and commentaries on each and every section of the Ordinance, this title also provides:

• A full historical account of the process of mediation in Hong Kong or PRC
• Benefits of using mediation as a form of dispute resolution
• Highlights the significant features of the Mediation Ordinance
• Practicalities offered by the Mediation process
• Recent significant events and cases that have since occurred since the enactment of the Ordinance at the beginning of the year

Includes practical steps to navigate the mediation process

• Presents to readers with real world and practical legal applications that can be incorporated and utilised in their work environment to offer a new conflict resolution venue.