HKMC Mediation Talk: Some Practical Tips on Mediation from Practitioners

The following topics would be covered in this Mediation Talk:

1. How to deal with an opponent who is hostile to mediation?
2. How to deal with an opponent who shows obvious signs that he is insincere about the mediation as soon as it is started?
3. Lawyers' role at the mediation
4. How useful is pre-mediation conference?
5. Are joint sessions helpful or should parties go straight to caucus?
6. How to deal with an intransigent client or opponent?
7. What can be used when doing reality test?
8. When should the mediator 'call it a day'?
9. Problems faced / experienced by mediators/parties
10. Choice of mediator

CPD Points:

HKIAC: 1.5 points

HKMAAL and Law Society of Hong Kong: (Pending1.5 points)