The popularity of mediation as a form of alternative dispute resolution has increased steadily since it became an inherent part of the Court system and was established in the Civil Procedure Rules. With the emphasis on flexibility, confidentiality, and on parties mutually working towards a negotiated agreement, mediation avoids the rigidity, cost and intrinsic risks associated with litigation. As this clear, practical guide demonstrates, mediation provides a much-needed antidote to the more adversarial dispute resolution methods which do not take into account the parties' commercial and personal interests.“调停”作为一种非传统的争执解决方式，越来越得到认可。它成为一个法庭体系的一部分并建立了民事程序法。强调于适应性、机密性，和双方相互对谈判协定做事。“调停”能避免局面僵化，损失和