Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), a way of resolving disputes between two or more parties with concrete effects. Typically, an independent, impartial and respected third party called the Mediator, assists the parties to negotiate a settlement instead of opting for arbitration or litigation. Taking your matter through the courts is steeped with uncertain outcomes, high costs and the added stresses of its own. A better option is to use the assistance of an expert Mediator in resolving the dispute.