What is Conciliation ?

This process is similar to mediation but the conciliator can issue a recommendation in the event that a voluntary agreement is not achieved. The parties may agree to be bound by this recommendation.
It is widely used in construction contracts as the first recourse to settling disputes.
  • Voluntary,Confidential and without prejudice.
  • The conciliator is neutral. His recommendation is issued only where the parties do not to reach an agreement.
  • Each participant enters the process in good faith and is open to reaching a settlement.

The Process
  • The parties provide the conciliator with a written statement of the dispute.
  • The conciliator may seek a pre-conciliation meeting with one or all parties.
  • The conciliation meeting is held in a neutral location at a date agreed with the parties, their legal advisors and other persons connected with the dispute.
  • If agreement is reached, the parties with the help of their advisors will draft and sign a binding agreement.
  •  If not, the conciliator will issue a recommendation which may be binding if not rejected within a defined timescale.
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Conciliation Service
John Deaton is an experienced conciliator who brings the skills of mediation and arbitration to the conciliation process. An R.IA.I. panel conciliator he has dealt with disputes ranging from simple domestic buildings to high value large scale commercial projects. Through the Chartered Institute of Artbitrators Irish Branch he is actively involved in the promotion, education and mentoring in conciliation.  


Should you have any queries regarding the process or the service please contact John Deaton at
00353872951838    0035312951039     jdeaton@dlarch.ie  deatonjj@yahoo.co.uk