If we are instructed to mediate, our mediator will have separate confidential discussions with each of the parties in turn as well as possibly with the company's accountant if so permitted by  the parties. The purpose is to understand the background, espcially as to the history from the perspective of each individual  as well understand what the dispute means to each party, identifying their individual plans for the future and objectives to achieve in a settlement. 

 

The mediator will review the Articles of Association of the company as well as any Shareholders Agreement they may have entered into,both of which comprise the rules of governance for the company, and any relevant Resolutions that may have previously been reached. These will be read in the context of company law, with which the mediator will be familiar.