Mediation

Efficient, Cost-Effective Dispute Resolution – In Business and in Sport

Efficient, Cost-Effective Mediation Services Offered Nationwide

At Geaney Solicitors, we offer practical, solutions-focused mediation services for clients seeking to resolve disputes without the cost, stress, or delays of litigation. Whether you're a business facing a contract disagreement or a sports participant or organisation involved in a disciplinary or governance issue, our mediation services provide a structured and confidential route to resolution.

Commercial Mediation

Mediation is an increasingly popular method of resolving commercial and contractual disputes in Ireland. At Geaney Solicitors, we help companies, partnerships, and individuals settle disagreements around business contracts, service-level disputes, partnership breakdowns, and more.

We act as impartial facilitators, guiding both parties through a clear process that allows for open discussion, negotiation, and mutually beneficial outcomes. Mediation is quicker, more cost-effective, and more flexible than going to court - and importantly, it helps preserve valuable business relationships.


Common areas where commercial mediation can be effective include:

  • Breach of contract disputes

  • Professional services disagreements

  • Supplier or distribution disputes

  • Partnership or shareholder conflicts

  • Employment and workplace disputes

Sports Mediation

Led by Niall Geaney - an experienced solicitor with a strong profile in the sports law sector - we bring specialist expertise to sports mediation. Whether you’re an individual athlete, club, coach, governing body or commercial partner, we understand the particular pressures and sensitivities involved in sports-related disputes.

Sports mediation can be a highly effective way to resolve issues discreetly and constructively, particularly where disciplinary, selection, eligibility, or contractual matters are at stake. We combine sector-specific insight with impartial mediation skills to help all parties reach an outcome that protects reputations, preserves relationships, and avoids escalation.


Our sports mediation experience covers:

  • Player-club or coach disputes

  • Sponsorship and endorsement disagreements

  • Contract termination issues

  • Selection or eligibility challenges

  • Disciplinary and conduct-related matters


Why Choose Mediation with Geaney Solicitors?

  • Sector-Specific Expertise: With a strong focus on both commercial and sports law, we understand the legal and practical nuances of disputes in these areas.

  • Cost and Time Savings: Mediation is often faster and significantly less expensive than court proceedings.

  • Confidential Process: All discussions are private and without prejudice, allowing open dialogue.

  • Preservation of Relationships: Mediation encourages cooperation and ongoing relationships between parties.

  • Flexible and Practical Outcomes: Agreements reached through mediation are often more creative and workable than a court judgment.

“Niall was of great assistance advising me and connecting me with the resources needed to navigate the complexity of submitting an arbitration request to the Sports Dispute Resolution Authority (DRA).”

Mr Alan Egan

Ready to Explore Mediation?

Whether you're a business facing a contract dispute or a sporting organisation seeking a fair, confidential solution to a conflict, mediation with Geaney Solicitors could be the right path forward.

Contact us today to learn more or to schedule an initial discussion about how mediation might help in your situation.

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I have engaged Geaney Solicitors on a number of projects and was always very happy with the quality of service provided. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

-Aylwyn Bryan , Group Tax Director at CRH