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Mediation
Commercial mediation in Kenya: when mediation is suitable, how a mediation is arranged, preparing documents and authority, confidentiality and its limits, the difference between private and court-annexed mediation, mediator selection, costs and who pays, and the effect of a signed settlement agreement. The guides also compare mediation with arbitration and litigation for contract, property, banking and family business disputes, and explain what happens if a mediation does not settle, so a party can choose the right process before filing.
What Is Mediation and How Does It Work in Kenya?
When a commercial disagreement or a property row will not resolve itself, going to court is not the only route. Mediation offers a structured,…
Read the noteMediation vs Arbitration in Kenya
Parties told to "resolve this out of court" often meet two words: mediation and arbitration. Both sit outside the public courtroom and are recognised…
Read the noteCourt-Annexed Mediation in Nairobi
If your case is filed in the Nairobi courts, do not be surprised if one of the first directions sends the parties to mediation.…
Read the noteCommercial Contract Mediation in Kenya
When a supply arrangement, service agreement or construction contract goes wrong, the first instinct is often to reach for the dispute clause. Mediation offers…
Read the noteHow Much Does Mediation Cost in Kenya?
Cost is one of the first questions clients ask about mediation, and the honest answer is that it depends on the mediator, the complexity…
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