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But the cost of the mediator is only part of the cost … Lawyers don't necessarily need to be present, but some clients require them. It depends on a host of individual factors. Doesn't detract from my main point, which is that ADR is worthwhile and to be encouraged, but mustn't be mandatory. Also some disputes aren't appropriate for ADR - a row over service charge based on the wording of a lease? You need a ruling as to what the words mean. Fudging it in ADR just means the row will recur, with the same parties or with different tenants. A risk of expense multiplied, not saved.