by admin | Oct 22, 2017 | Mediation, Mediation in Nigeria
Alternative Dispute Resolution: includes the entire range of alternatives to litigation that involves third-party intervention to assist in the resolution of a dispute. Mediation: is a process in which an impartial third party (the mediator) facilitates...
by admin | Oct 22, 2017 | Mediation, Mediation in Nigeria
LAGOS SETTLEMENT WEEK (LSW): The legal basis for this programme is subsumed in Section 3(1)8 of the LAGOS MULTI-DOOR COURTHOUSE (LMDC) 2007 which provides that the LMDC shall engage in the promotion or implementation of projects or other activities including but not...
by admin | Oct 22, 2017 | Mediation, Mediation in Nigeria
The Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC) concept was initiated by the Negotiation and Conflict Management Group (NCMG) and presented to the Judiciary and the Legal community nationwide. The LMDC was launched as the first court-connected Alternative Dispute Resolution...
by admin | Sep 14, 2017 | Mediation, Mediation in Nigeria
To make the decision whether or not to have a case or dispute proceed to mediation requires; i. An understanding of the process; what mediation actually entails and its different forms. ii. An appreciation of possible outcomes to the dispute outside a negotiated...
by admin | Sep 14, 2017 | Mediation, Mediation in Nigeria
A small number of cases are intrinsically unsuitable for mediation although very experienced Mediators and Mediation Advocates would say that the following under listed may still be mediated at some stages of the proceedings; i. Where the parties wish the court to...
