Mediation Fees

Harbour Mediation provides a free initial consultation to determine if mediation is a suitable option. Please contact us for an initial conversation and to discuss next steps. All consultations are confidential. Harbour Mediation is part of the CMC Fixed Fee Scheme for disputes under a certain size. Please see full details of our fees below:

Commercial mediation fees

For disputed amounts of £5,000 or less

£75 per party for a one 1 hour mediation session – telephone/online mediation

£125 per party for a 2 hour mediation session - telephone/online mediation

For disputed amounts of £5,000 - £15,000

£320 per party for a 3 hour mediation session - in person or online

For disputed amounts of £15,000 – £50,000

£445 per party for a 4 hour mediation session - in person or online

For disputed amounts of £50,000 - £500,000

£600 per party for a full day (7 hour) mediation

For disputed amounts over £500,000 or in highly complex cases please contact us to discuss appropriate timings and fees.

Additional mediation hours will be charged at £100 per party. The above fees include preparation and initial discussions ahead of the mediation session. We will provide full terms and a copy of our Agreement to Mediate ahead of the mediation. All fees are payable prior to mediation.

Venue

Unless otherwise agreed, the parties are responsible for arranging a suitable venue for the mediation. The venue should provide separate private rooms for each party and their legal advisers or supporters, as well as a neutral meeting room of sufficient size to accommodate the parties for joint sessions. Commonly, mediations are held at the offices of one of the solicitors or barristers involved, though any appropriate and mutually acceptable location may be used.

We are happy to travel to any suitable venue in Devon, across the South West and nationally. Our travel time and expenses are included within the quoted fees within Devon.

Workplace mediation fees

Harbour Mediation offers a free initial consultation to help employers, HR professionals, and individuals assess whether workplace mediation is an appropriate and effective way forward. This initial discussion allows us to understand the context of the issues, consider suitability for mediation, and agree next steps. All consultations are confidential.

Workplace mediation (2.5 hours) – £395 (fixed fee – total, not per party)

This fixed fee includes:

  • A confidential preliminary meeting with each participant prior to the mediation.

  • Preparation and initial discussions to ensure the mediation is focused and productive

Preliminary meetings can be conducted in person or online, offering flexibility for organisations and participants.

Additional mediation time will be charged at £125 per hour.

More complex workplace disputes

For more complex workplace situations, multi-party mediations, or matters involving wider organisational considerations, we are happy to discuss bespoke fee arrangements. Please contact us for a confidential discussion.

We will provide full terms and a copy of our Agreement to Mediate in advance of the mediation. All fees are payable prior to the mediation.

Workplace mediation can be delivered on-site, at a neutral venue, or online, depending on organisational needs.