When something's properly broken.
Mediation is a formal, impartial process for when the conversation has broken down and you need someone qualified to help you find a way through. Not a chat. Not a workshop. A structured process with a qualified mediator.
Talk to Amy about mediationWhat mediation is
Mediation is a confidential, voluntary process where a qualified, impartial mediator helps two or more parties work through a dispute and reach an agreement they can both live with. The mediator doesn't take sides, doesn't give legal advice, and doesn't make decisions for you. They create the conditions for a conversation that hasn't been possible on its own.
It's used in farming for succession disputes, partnership breakdowns, disagreements between siblings, and fallouts between generations. It's faster and cheaper than going to court, and it keeps relationships intact where possible.
Amy is a qualified mediator, trained and accredited through the International Mediation Institute.
When mediation is the right call
It might be time for mediation if…
Succession has stalled and people have stopped talking
A partnership is breaking down and you can't agree on terms
Siblings are in dispute over inheritance or the farm's future
A family fallout is affecting the running of the business
You've tried talking and it keeps ending the same way
Solicitors are involved but you'd rather avoid court
Mediation works best when all parties are willing to try. It doesn't require agreement going in — just a willingness to have the conversation.
How it works
01
Initial call
Amy speaks to one or all of you, to understand the situation, explain the process, and confirm mediation is appropriate.
02
Separate sessions
Each party has a private session with Amy before any joint meeting. This gives everyone a chance to speak freely and prepare.
03
Joint mediation
A structured joint session where Amy facilitates the conversation. The aim is a written agreement both parties can commit to.
04
Written agreement
If agreement is reached, it's recorded in writing. Parties can then take legal advice on formalising it if needed.
Mediation is confidential. What's said in the process stays in the process.
Referring a client?
If you're a solicitor, accountant, farm consultant or adviser and you have a client in a farming dispute, Amy accepts referrals. She'll speak to each party separately and handle the process professionally and discreetly. You stay involved as much or as little as your client needs.
Talk to Amy about mediation.
If you're not sure whether mediation is the right step, just get in touch. Amy will have an honest conversation with you about whether it's appropriate and what the process would look like.