OPEN JOINT MEETING

• Introduction
• Opening statement by mediator
• Opening statements by each party
• Mediator's closing remarks

    OPEN JOINT MEETING

• Explore issues
• Explore each party's positions and issues
• Exchange information

    CLOSED MEETINGS

• Mediator explores each party's case
• Mediator carries out 'reality checks'
• Parties and mediator explore strategies for settlement

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  OPEN JOINT MEETING

May be convened in this phase if easier for parties (or their lawyers or experts) to explore settlement of an issue 'face to face'.

    CLOSED MEETINGS

• Mediator acts as 'shuttle diplomat'
• Parties make and consider offers and concessions

  OPEN JOINT MEETING

• To confirm settlement terms
• Lawyers will work together to draft settlement agreement