Fees and Charges

Daily Rate

 

Engagement fee

$4,000 inclusive of GST per day (up to 8 hours) or if a matter resolves in 4 hours or less $2,500 incl GST. Preparation and time beyond 8-hour mediation including a second day $450 per hour or part thereof incl GST

Cancellation fee

A cancellation fee of $1,000 plus preparation time already undertaken will apply if mediation is cancelled less than 48 hours before the appointed day

Special rates can be negotiated if one or more parties is a community based or not for profit group.

What do people say

  • I am aware that Chris Wood, a partner in Sparke Helmore, has branched out as a mediator. Chris is a very experienced, practical, common sense commercial litigation practitioner and I recommend him as a mediator.

    - Richard Rolfe, Rolfe Mediation

  • I have worked with Chris Wood for over 15 years in several different roles within the insurance industry. Over this time, Chris' legal advice in various complex matters has always been solution focussed, with an emphasis on obtaining strong commercial outcomes.

    - Marita Wright
    Principal Consultant – Governance, Risk and Compliance
    Former General Manager, Claims – Catholic Church Insurance

  • Chris is approachable and facilitates constructive discussions to ensure as effective and efficient outcomes as possible. He has an in-depth understanding of the insurance industry, he is highly responsive and can distil complex legal issues. Finding solutions to new challenges and re-thinking the way services are delivered is at the forefront for Chris.

    - Simon Lightbody, Chief Executive Officer
    Steadfast Underwriting Agencies

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