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Constructive outcomes through mediation
Mediation services require deep experience in working with a variety of parties to achieve constructive outcomes.
Chris Ward’s family law mediation services are grounded in more than four decades of experience acting for clients, appearing in courts and being involved in mediation processes.
The approach Chris takes to mediation ensures that he identifies and understands the needs of each party. At the same time, he maintains a focus on practical outcomes that are ‘owned’ by the parties involved.
Other lawyers engage Chris on behalf of their clients as an independent party to lead the mediation process and help the parties involved to reach a resolution.
Four decades in
family law and litigation
Extensive experience dealing effectively with all parties in family law matters to reach mutually agreed outcomes
Mediation expertise
Mediation capability underpinned by coursework through the Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators
Ability to resolve
complex matters
Ability to work with people at all levels on complex matters, including complex business, asset and family structures
Service and certainty
Available for mediations across Australia, with all-inclusive fixed fees that cover everything required for your mediation
Approach to mediation services
Chris Ward is regarded as being highly approachable, at ease dealing with people and commercial in his considerations.
From the outset of family law mediations, Chris ascertains what each party hopes to achieve. He takes the time to gather these initial expectations from each party to the mediation, as well as their lawyers. Consequently, he gains a more complete picture of each person’s needs, which may not always be obvious from prior reading material.
Drawing on his extensive family law experience, Chris employs shuttle mediation techniques, assisting the parties to ensure they understand and ‘own’ the outcomes of the mediation.
Chris commits to working with the parties involved to reach a resolution, avoiding the risks and unknowns of litigation.
Mediation services in Brisbane
Chris offers mediations across Australia.
For mediations he conducts in Brisbane, Chris can provide Cooper Grace Ward’s conference rooms at 400 George Street in the Brisbane CBD.
In mediations involving Chris, these rooms and catering support are provided at no additional charge.
Cost certainty in the mediation process
In our experience, clients and their advisers appreciate a proactive approach to managing fees, with certainty around the costs involved in mediation services.
On our pricing page, we provide details of our fees for mediations. When you make a booking and we better understand your requirements, we provide you with an all-inclusive cost that covers the mediation, prior reading and any travel or accommodation required.
Bookings and availability
Chris Ward’s time is fully committed to the family law mediation practice, ensuring his undivided attention and the ability to travel and readily meet other requirements of mediations.
Chris provides a high degree of accessibility to clients and their advisers, and makes himself available on mobile to discuss mediation and other general enquiries as they arise.
Visit our bookings page to view Chris Ward’s calendar and availability in the months ahead.
