At Bridge Mediation we have a team of experienced nationally accredited mediators who offer a range of services including workplace mediation, commercial dispute mediation and small business dispute resolution. We work with parties in dispute to find client-focused interest-based solutions. Our objective is to assist those engaged in disputes come to an amicable solution which will enable them to close off on the past, rebuild their relationships and potentially avoid conflict in the future.

Our business mediation services enable the parties in dispute to work together to identify the source of the problems and the impact on their respective organisations in order to find a jointly acceptable solution which will work for them in future.

Early conflict resolution in the workplace is becoming a critical service as more employers are looking for ways which will avoid potentially costly court cases and could damage their brand name. With an ever-increasing amount of business conducted via the internet and the impact of the covid-19 pandemic we are witnessing a higher demand for our online workplace mediation and online dispute resolution services. We expect this trend that to continue to grow in the near future.

In addition to workplace and commercial dispute mediation, we can also assist with family disputes involving elders, children and family matters; and community issues involving property, strata units, noise, trees, etc. using our conflict management services to resolve these disputes either face-to-face or using our online service.

From our experience most problems do not resolve themselves; they get worse if ignored so the sooner they are addressed the better. We work with the parties to configure an appropriate dispute resolution process which will either avoid or minimise any delays in order to resolve their disputes quickly and effectively. We will also work with the parties and their legal representatives to minimise the costs of this resolution process.

As business relationships become more complex and competition increases, it is understandable that disputes occur, and this is where commercial dispute mediation is helpful. Employing the services of a professional with experience in mediation can usually resolve problems in a way that is amicable for all parties and often preserves working relationships. Commercial mediation online is useful when disputes are relatively minor, and there is no need for face to face meetings.

However, sometimes it is vital that the two parties sit down and discuss problems. At Bridge Mediation, we offer business mediation in Sydney and workplace mediation, sometimes in conjunction with our online workplace mediation. We always represent the best interests of our clients but give professional advice when we feel that a concession would be in everyone’s best interests. Our only objective is to help you resolve any business disputes, and we will always endeavour to try and preserve business relationships where possible.

Over the years, we have represented clients working across a broad range of sectors and have extensive knowledge of a multitude of industries. Naturally, our team are fully conversant with all the relevant laws and, where appropriate, will reference different laws to reaffirm points. Of course, we always aim to keep disputes out of the courts and view this as being very much a last resort. In the majority of cases, sitting down calmly and rationally ensures that problems can be addressed. Having an independent third party often guarantees that negotiation and discussions are more amicable and, therefore, meaningful.

At Bridge Mediation we work with the parties to understand the reasons and causes which resulted in the dispute and then assist them in closing off the past in order to build a better working relationship for the future and avoid any re-occurrence of the same situation again in the future. We use our experience and knowledge of business and the workplace combined with practical simple techniques and tools to enable the participants to develop insights into their behaviour and its effects.

We appreciate that workplace conflict resolution can be a challenging with each party having their own vested interests. We believe that when it comes to finding a solution, it is crucial that the parties fully understand the situation from both their own and the other party’s perspectives. A similar interest-based approach is used for commercial mediations. By adopting this approach Bridge Mediation is able to achieve a significant success rate for our mediations.

Conflict in the workplace is an unfortunate but inevitable consequence of running a business or working in a business where there is frequent contact between multiple individuals and organisations. Simple misunderstandings, a breakdown of communications or a perceived breach of contract can lead to an ongoing dispute. A recent survey indicated that approximately 25% of small businesses were involved in a dispute over the last 5 years, and of those that followed a legal pathway, there was an irretrievable breakdown in business relationships in approximately two thirds of the disputes.

Mediation is an alternative to litigation, and offers many significant benefits to all parties involved in a dispute. It focuses on resolving the problem rather than debating legal rights, points of views and technicalities. At Bridge Mediation, we provide business and workplace mediation services which are tailored to assist organisations and people in conflict to find solutions which will resolve a wide range of disputes. that may arise.

Mediation can be undertaken on a voluntary basis or as a result of dispute clauses in an agreement or due to a court order. In most situations mediation will prove to be a cheaper, quicker and less stressful for all the involved parties. In terms of reaching a resolution, the parties themselves will agree and establish the terms of resolution, and as such will have a greater level of satisfaction with the process and the outcomes compared to the court process and and a verdict handed down by a court.

The role of the mediator is to facilitate confidential conversations and negotiations between parties, to reach an outcome that is satisfactory to all sides on an impartial basis. Opting for Bridge Mediation to undertake your workplace mediation and conflict resolution in Sydney comes with the assurance that our mediators are not only qualified and accredited in mediation, but bring a wealth of business acumen and experience to the table, with a comprehension of how disputes can easily arise and the pathways to resolution.

Corporate and commercial dispute resolution man sometimes be hampered by factors such as geographical location. Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) easily overcomes issues related to travel and and the physical location of parties and the venue for the mediation. In addition, ODR can prove to be a less stressful experience as those in dispute can participate from an environment in which they are completely at ease, and ODR may be expedited more quickly than face to face mediation.

Whatever your needs are for conflict avoidance or dispute resolution in business, at the workplace or at home, Bridge Mediation can provide you with an assured, high-quality service with a track record of facilitating highly satisfactory outcomes.

Please contact us if you have a dispute and would like to discuss how you could resolve your situation using mediation, we will be delighted to hear from you. You can call us on 1300 96 39 77,or you can contact us directly via our website.

We look forward to hearing from you and being of further assistance.