Fees

Because law and litigation get costly fast, our mediation packages are designed to give you transparency and control. Investing in mediation usually costs a fraction of going to court and you keep the outcome in your hands.

Transparent, fair, and tailored to your case

Mediation should offer a cost-effective, collaborative alternative to litigation. My fee structure is designed to give you clarity upfront, with no hidden surprises and flexibility depending on the complexity of your dispute.

In NSW the average commercial dispute cost in legal fees is $20,000+, and it takes 12‑18 months. We aim for cost‑effective resolution in a day.

Fee Tiers: Standard vs Complex Mediation

Overtime / Additional Time: Beyond the booked session, additional time is charged at the same hourly rate in 15-minute increments.

All sessions conducted under AMDRAS standards.

What “Standard” vs “Complex” Means

Standard Mediation
✔ Small disputes between 2 parties
✔ Simple issues, limited documentation
✔ Minimal prior conflict history
✔ Straightforward relationship (e.g. neighbours, simple co-owners)

Complex / Commercial Mediation
✔ Multiple parties, corporate / trust structures
✔ Expert reports, valuations, financial complexity
✔ Intense conflict history or power imbalance
✔ Estate/family provision claims, business / shareholder disputes
✔ High stakes, confidentiality, reputational risk

I will assess which tier applies at intake, based on your matter’s complexity.

Other Costs & Policies

• Venue / Room Hire: Charged at cost if in-person (for complex cases you may request a premium location).

• Travel (onsite mediation): Charged at $175/hr travel and actual transport cost (outside metro zones).

• Additional Party Surcharge: +$300 per extra party beyond 2 parties (to cover extra administration and coordination).

• Deposit: $300 deposit (credited to final invoice) to secure your mediation date.

• Payment Terms: Full session fees due 3 business days prior; overtime and extras billed within 7 days post-session.

• Cancellation / Reschedule Policy:

  • ≥7 business days’ notice: deposit forfeited; venue costs reimbursed

  • 3–6 days’ notice: 50% of session fee + venue costs

  • <2 days’ notice or no-show: 100% of session fee + venue costs

Notes & Disclaimers

• All fees are ex GST.

• The included prep/reading time is suitable for normal documentation loads—voluminous or technical materials may require additional time (pre-agreed and billed).

• Fees are per mediation day; separate days are billed separately, though prep time may carry across days.

• I do not provide legal advice in mediation. You are encouraged to seek independent legal counsel on any settlement.

• I reserve the right to reclassify a matter to a different tier if, during intake, the complexity is higher than initially represented.

• In many cases, costs are shared equally between parties but alternative cost-sharing arrangements may be agreed upon in writing if circumstances justify it.

• Mediation remains a voluntary and confidential process.

Ready to Proceed?

Which tier your matter fits into, please submit an enquiry by clicking on the link below: