Mediation is an alternative to financially and emotionally costly and time-consuming processes such as using the Court system. It is suitable for people who are willing to communicate with the other party and attempt to better understand and settle their dispute with the help of a trained third party.

A shareholder agreement, which properly outlines the steps to be taken in the event of disputes and certain circumstances arising, can be an effective tool for avoiding the cost of litigation. It sets out up front how disputes and deadlocks are to be resolved and allows shareholders to resolve issues which arise – quickly and with finality.