Taneski Mediation & Advisory

Based in Melbourne, Belinda offers half-day or full-day mediations, available online or in person across Australia. Belinda's engaging communication style ensures all parties feel included, heard, and informed during the mediation. 

Areas of specialisation include:

• Business and financial disputes

• Regulatory and government

• Consumer law disputes

• Financial services

• Insolvency

• Workplace issue resolution

Belinda's set mediation fees cover preparation, private preliminary conferences with each party, and the mediation itself.

What is mediation?

Mediation is a flexible, confidential, and cost-effective solution for resolving disputes, empowering parties to craft tailored agreements that address their unique needs. Quicker, cheaper, and less stressful than legal battles, mediation often leaves parties with a sense of relief and a solid agreement in hand.

Mediation is only suitable if all parties agree to negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute.

What happens in a mediation?

Before mediation, the mediator meets each party privately to assess the issues in dispute and see if mediation is the right fit. Parties may be asked to share information or a position statement ahead of the mediation.

At the mediation session, the mediator brings the parties together to identify interests and issues, develop options, consider alternatives and negotiate to reach agreement. 

The mediation will usually include: 

• a joint session of the participants in which the participants communicate directly with each other; and

• separate private sessions where each party meets privately with the mediator. 

Any agreement reached by the parties at the mediation is documented before the mediation concludes.

As the mediation is confidential, any third parties attending the mediation will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement prior to the mediation. 

How to arrange a mediation?

Once parties agree to proceed with mediation to settle their dispute, they must agree on a mediator. The mediator is an independent, neutral person who has no interest in the outcome of the dispute.

The mediator will ask parties to sign an Agreement to Mediate. This document formalises the process and outlines the terms and confidentiality obligations for everyone involved.

The mediator will coordinate with all parties (and their legal representatives) to confirm the date, time, and location for the mediation session.

Want to find out more?

Contact Belinda to schedule a mediation, enquire about fees, or to schedule a confidential, complimentary 15 min call to find out if mediation is suitable for you.

“Throughout my career I have led and facilitated complex discussions and negotiations involving all types of stakeholders with diverse views and styles. Even where there are challenging and complex dynamics, I ensure all voices are heard.” Belinda Taneski

With over two decades of regulatory and leadership experience, Belinda provides unique perspectives to clients seeking solutions to organisational challenges.

Business advisory expertise includes:

• Corporate governance

• Dispute resolution

• Aligning performance with strategy

• Organisational design and delivery

• Regulatory investigations and inquiries

• Public reporting, policy

• Parliamentary and government inquiries

Training

An experienced public speaker and presenter, Belinda also delivers professional skills training:

• Directors' Duties and Responsibilities [2 hour masterclass]

• Conflict Resolution Essentials [for workplaces and professional settings]