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       #Post#: 110965--------------------------------------------------
       Mediation Calls
   DIR By: AyGee
       Date: February 24, 2026, 8:52 am
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       Couldn't find a definitive elsewhere, apologies for starting a
       new one if this has already been discussed.
       On mediation calls for a private PCN with the likes of UKPC
       represented by DCB, does one simply offer £0 and leave it at
       that? Is there any obligation to provide any reasoning behind
       the offer other than that UKPC aren't owed any money?
       #Post#: 110968--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Mediation Calls
   DIR By: Mustek
       Date: February 24, 2026, 9:13 am
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       This is the advice that gets posted often, you can search the
       forums for "mediation" and find plenty of mentions.
       --- Quote from: b789 link ---
       >
       > For the mediation call, the only requirement is for you
       "attend" the call. It is not part of the judicial process and no
       judge is involved.
       >
       > This is what I advise you to say when you receive the call
       from the mediator:
       >
       > “Before I set out my position, please confirm from the
       claimant’s side:
       >
       > [indent]• the full name of the person attending for them;
       > • their role/position at their legal representative’s firm;
       and
       > • whether they hold written authority to negotiate and settle
       today.[/indent]
       >
       > Please relay that back to me before we continue.”
       >
       > After the mediator calls back...
       >
       > If identified and authority confirmed:
       >
       > [indent]“Thank you. I’m content to proceed on that basis. My
       settlement offer is £0, or I invite the claimant to discontinue
       with no order as to costs.”[/indent]
       >
       > If no/unclear authority:
       >
       > [indent]“Please record that the claimant’s attendee has not
       confirmed settlement authority. My position remains that
       liability is denied and my offer is £0, subject to prompt
       approval by an authorised solicitor if they choose to
       discontinue.”[/indent]
       >
       > If the mediator probes your defence:
       >
       > [indent]”In what capacity are you asking that question? Are
       you legally trained?  If not, please refrain from offering
       opinions. I will be reporting any attempt to do so as
       inappropriate.”[/indent]
       >
       > All you need to know is the name and the position of the
       person acting for the claimant and report that back to us. It
       will be over within minutes. Complete waste of time otherwise.
       >
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