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What Does Mediation Cost?

Costs of Civil and Commercial Mediation

Amount being claimed Fees (per party) Length of session Extra hours (per party)
£5,000 or less £50 + VAT 1 hour £50 + VAT
£5,000 - £15,000 £300 + VAT Up to 3 hours £85 + VAT
£15,000 - £50,000* £425 + VAT Up to 4 hours £95 + VAT
* If the claim is for more than £50,000, the fees will need to be agreed with the Mediation Clinic


Costs of Family Mediation

Annual Gross Income Fees (per party) Length of session Extra hours (per party)
Under £30,000 £50 + VAT 1.5 hours £50 + VAT
£30,000 - £40,000 £100 + VAT 1.5 hours £85 + VAT
Above £40,000 £150 + VAT 1.5 hours £95 + VAT

Legal Aid Information

Mediation is FREE for those on a low income who are eligible for public funding (legal aid). You can find out if you are eligible for a fee waiver by completing the legal aid calculator from Community Legal Advice.|