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— Mediation · Surrey, BC

Resolution without the courtroom, when that's the wiser path.

Family, commercial, partnership, and estate mediation — faster, more private, and usually far less expensive than litigation.

— Overview

Most disputes don't need a judge. They need a structure.

Mediation puts the outcome back in the parties' hands: a structured negotiation, guided by a neutral, where the result is an agreement rather than an order imposed from the bench. It is confidential, it is faster than court, and it preserves relationships that litigation tends to burn — which matters in family matters, family businesses, and estates.

GSG both represents clients at mediation and helps parties design the right process — mediation, med-arb, or a structured settlement negotiation. We prepare for mediation the way we prepare for trial, because parties who arrive prepared get better deals.

— What we handle

Mediation & dispute resolution services.

I.Family & separation mediation
II.Parenting arrangement mediation
III.Commercial & partnership disputes
IV.Estate & inheritance mediation
V.Mediation advocacy (counsel at the table)
VI.Med-arb processes
VII.Settlement documentation
VIII.Independent legal advice on agreements
— Common questions

What clients usually ask first.

Is a mediated agreement legally binding?+
The mediation discussion itself is without prejudice — nothing said can be used in court later. But a settlement reached at mediation and signed becomes a binding contract, and in family matters can be filed as a consent order. Properly documented, it's as enforceable as a judgment.
How much does mediation cost compared to litigation?+
A one-day commercial or family mediation typically costs each side a few thousand dollars including preparation — against $25,000–$75,000+ to push the same dispute through discovery toward trial. Most disputes that can settle, settle cheaper and faster in mediation.
Do I still need a lawyer if we go to mediation?+
Yes — a mediator facilitates but doesn't advise either side. You need independent advice on what a fair outcome looks like before you're in the room, and any agreement should be reviewed and documented by counsel before signing. That's a role we play constantly.
When is mediation the wrong choice?+
Where there's family violence, a refusal to disclose finances, urgent relief needed (an injunction, a freezing order), or a party negotiating in bad faith to run the clock — court is often the better forum. We'll tell you honestly which lever to pull.
— Begin

A conversation, before a case.

Ask whether your dispute is a candidate for mediation — and what preparation would take. Call (778) 262-2835 or send a confidential inquiry.