When Mediation Beats Litigation on Commercial Grounds

A candid cost and recoverability analysis often points away from the courtroom. Here is how we run that analysis.

2 April 2026 · 4 min read

The threshold question in any dispute is not who is right, but what a favourable outcome is actually worth after cost, delay and enforcement risk.

Court-annexed mediation has materially reduced timelines for suitable matters, particularly where the relationship has continuing commercial value.

We recommend litigation where precedent, urgency or counterparty conduct makes settlement unrealistic, and say so plainly.

This article is general commentary and does not constitute legal advice. For advice on your specific circumstances, please contact the firm.

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