Barrister Patrick Cannon (15 Old Square) provides first hand insight on when and how to use mediation to resolve tax disputes.
The basics of mediation
Mediation is a deceptively simple concept and mediators play a deceptively simple role in helping the two participants reach a successful resolution of their dispute. The role of a mediator requires the mediator to adopt almost the opposite of his role as a barrister solicitor or accountant representing a client in a tax dispute. When representing one side in a dispute the adviser will naturally be taking a positive role in advancing his client’s strong negotiating points while vigorously defending and trying to minimise his client’s weaker points.
A mediator will on the other hand strenuously avoid...
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Barrister Patrick Cannon (15 Old Square) provides first hand insight on when and how to use mediation to resolve tax disputes.
The basics of mediation
Mediation is a deceptively simple concept and mediators play a deceptively simple role in helping the two participants reach a successful resolution of their dispute. The role of a mediator requires the mediator to adopt almost the opposite of his role as a barrister solicitor or accountant representing a client in a tax dispute. When representing one side in a dispute the adviser will naturally be taking a positive role in advancing his client’s strong negotiating points while vigorously defending and trying to minimise his client’s weaker points.
A mediator will on the other hand strenuously avoid...
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