Ms Marie-Claire Maney:

Yes, it has proven beneficial generally in litigation in this country in the commercial courts, as well as in other courts and in England and Wales where they have pioneered mediation for the most part. I believe it is a useful facility and it can only assist. It may not be suitable for every case but it can only assist. When we have as many tools in the tool-kit bag, it can only be good for the citizenry.