Yes. Under Section 27 of the Mediation Act, 2023, a mediated settlement agreement is final, binding, and enforceable in the same manner as a court judgment or decree. For conciliation, Section 30 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 gives the settlement the same status as an arbitral award. ADM itself is a private firm — not a court — so reaching that agreement always requires the mutual, written consent of everyone involved, not a unilateral order from us. We recommend having a lawyer review any settlement agreement before signing.

Mediation is voluntary for both sides. If the other party doesn't respond or declines to participate, we'll let you know as early as possible so you're not left waiting, and your session fee for that specific booking can be discussed with our team. We're happy to help you re-attempt contact or explore alternative next steps.

Yes. Every session and every piece of case information you share with us is governed by our NDA & Confidentiality Framework. Nothing discussed is shared with third parties without your written consent, except where disclosure is legally required.

Consultation fees is non-refundable.

No — mediation is designed to work without lawyers present, though you're welcome to consult one before or after a session, or bring one along if you'd feel more comfortable. Our mediators are neutral facilitators, not legal representatives for either side, and won't offer legal advice during the session.

Court litigation is typically slower, more expensive, adversarial, and public. Mediation is private, faster (often resolved in one to a few sessions), collaborative, and gives both parties control over the outcome rather than having a decision imposed on them. Try our comparison calculator for a rough side-by-side estimate.

Property, commercial, financial, family, and employment disputes, among others. If you're unsure whether your situation fits, a Quick Consultation is the fastest way to find out — see our full list on the Services page.

Yes, As per request it could be scheduled in online mode also. Please convey same via mail/call and share details to schedule it accordingly.

You can pay online (UPI, card, net banking, or wallet) at the time of booking, or choose to pay in cash at our office — both options are available on the Registration page.

Yes — use the "Reschedule Meeting" option under the Schedule menu with your Registration No. Rescheduling requires at least 24 hours' notice before your booked time, and your reference number stays the same.