<p>Iram Majid lives and breathes mediation. It is, therefore, no surprise that she has contributed so much and so effectively to mediation in several countries. Her book Mediation: Theory to Practice is yet another remarkable contribution.<br />
Iram has considerable experience as a mediator and a trainer. Her professionalism and knowledge cut across all disciplines and all borders. As a mediator she has facilitated settlement of cross-border disputes and has trained several professionals, young and old, into competent mediators.<br />
We need to be grateful to Iram for sharing her learning over the years. She explains the art and science behind mediation and why it is the most favoured alternate dispute resolution mechanism. But that is not all; her lucid presentation style enables the practitioner to convert theory into a meaningful skill that enables parties to arrive at an amicable settlement. In short, her book is a must-read for anyone and everyone who has an interest in mediation &ndash; be&nbsp;it a trainee, mediator, disputant, lawyer or judge. May her tribe increase!<br />
<strong>Justice Madan B. Lokur</strong>, Former Judge of the Supreme &nbsp;Court of India and Former Chair of the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee of the Supreme Court of India.<br />
Mediation is a means of both resolving disputes and mitigating risks, because it presents an efficient framework for reaching agreement that is largely free of the constraints and idiosyncrasies encountered in court litigation or even arbitration. As such, it is an important tool that should be as equally important to parties facing disputes as it is to those who are entering into contracts or other business arrangements.<br />
This book is the first of its kind for India, a needed reference to assist those facing disputes in the country or doing business there. As readers will discover, mediation has deep roots in the country&rsquo;s history, and an increasingly important role in its legal system and legal culture through a variety of forms now available. By providing this background and guidance on current practice, this book will make resolving disputes and doing business in India more accessible to parties and their counsel.<br />
<strong>Micheal Mellwrath,</strong>&nbsp;CEO and Founder, MDisputes Srl; and Chair, ICC Governing Body for Dispute Resolution Services.</p>
