Inter-member disputes: the process and mediation explained
Please note that this guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes only, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members can obtain free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.
If you have become embroiled in dispute with another NFU member, this document is designed to explain what the NFU’s Legal Assistance Scheme (LAS) may be able to do for you, and what the procedures are.
The NFU’s aim is to save members’ time, money and distress by encouraging them to settle their dispute before it leads to costly litigation. This is achieved by offering formal mediation, or any other form of alternative dispute resolution, if acceptable to both parties.