Does Private Resolve provide accredited mediation?
No accreditation or specialist mediator qualification has been confirmed for Private Resolve. Its current published scope is negotiation and structured resolution meetings, not accredited mediation.
Choosing a route
Mediation or negotiation in Hampshire?
Mediation and negotiation are related ways to address disagreement, but they are not interchangeable. Choosing the right process starts with understanding the role of the person helping.
Discuss a matterWhat is different about the roles?
In a party-appointed negotiation, a professional is instructed by one side and works within that agreed role. In a neutral meeting, the facilitator’s role and impartiality must be understood and agreed by the relevant parties. These roles should not be blurred within the same matter.
What Private Resolve currently offers
Private Resolve’s defined service is pre-legal dispute resolution and negotiation, including structured private meetings where a suitable neutral role is agreed. The business has not confirmed mediation accreditation or specialist mediator qualifications, so this website does not present Private Resolve as an accredited mediation provider.
Finding an appropriate mediator
If you specifically need a formal or accredited mediation service, choose a provider whose training, experience and process fit your dispute. This can be especially important for family, safeguarding or specialist matters. A negotiation meeting should not be described as mediation unless the process genuinely meets that description.
Deadlines and legal advice
Mediation or negotiation does not automatically suspend court deadlines or limitation periods. If proceedings have started or a legal time limit may apply, obtain independent legal advice before relying on informal discussions.
Common questions
What to know
Is negotiation the same as mediation?
No. The facilitator’s role, process and whether they represent one party or act neutrally are important distinctions. They should be agreed and explained before a meeting.
Can mediation help with a financial dispute?
It may be appropriate for some disputes, but suitability depends on the circumstances and the provider’s competence. Choose a qualified provider if you need formal mediation.