Preparation that lets you focus on the room, not the paper.
Quillio prepares mediation briefs, drafts position papers, researches settlement authority, and produces settlement deeds for Australian mediators and ADR practitioners.
Quillio is an AI legal assistant for Australian mediators, arbitrators, and ADR practitioners. I am trained on AU mediation legislation, court referral rules, and the settlement and confidentiality framework that applies to mediation. Use me to prepare mediation briefs, summarise position papers, draft settlement deeds, and track issues across multi-party ADR.
Why mediators and adr practitioners use Quillio
Mediators carry the paper of every party into every session. I read each party's position paper and supporting material, produce a neutral issue summary, and draft the settlement deed when the parties reach agreement. I keep confidences separated by party and respect the without-prejudice framework mediation depends on.
Statutes and authorities
Key statutes
- Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW)
- Civil Procedure Act 2010 (VIC)
- Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011 (Cth)
- Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) Part II (family dispute resolution)
- Mediation Act 1997 (ACT)
- Commercial Arbitration Act 2010 (NSW) and state equivalents
- International Arbitration Act 1974 (Cth)
Leading cases
- Field v Commissioner for Railways (NSW) (1957) 99 CLR 285 (without prejudice privilege)
- Tapoohi v Lewenberg (No 2) [2003] VSC 410 (enforceability of mediated agreements)
- TKWJ v The Queen (2002) 212 CLR 124 (settlement privilege)
- AWA Ltd v Daniels (1992) 10 ACLC 933 (mediator immunity and duties)
Mediation and ADR workflows
Mediation brief preparation
Structuring the mediation brief, party position papers, and neutral issue summaries.
Reads each party's material separately, produces a structured neutral issue summary for the mediator, and flags common ground and gaps.
Position paper drafting
Drafting position papers for parties attending mediation, including key facts, legal framework, and settlement range.
Drafts the position paper with structured legal analysis, current authority on disputed issues, and a reasoned settlement range.
Settlement deeds and heads of agreement
Drafting settlement deeds, heads of agreement, and consent orders at the end of mediation.
Drafts the deed from the mediation outcome, including release provisions, confidentiality, and enforcement mechanisms.
Multi-party ADR tracking
Tracking issues, positions, and concessions across complex multi-party mediations.
Maintains a live issue tracker per party, flags inconsistencies, and produces summaries for each session.
Arbitration awards and submissions
Drafting arbitration submissions, skeleton arguments, and awards under the Commercial Arbitration Act.
Drafts submissions with structured issue framing and current authority. Produces first-draft awards based on the tribunal's findings.
Document types Quillio handles
- Mediation briefs
- Position papers
- Settlement deeds
- Heads of agreement
- Consent orders
- Confidentiality undertakings
- Arbitration submissions
- Expert determination submissions
- Without-prejudice correspondence
- Mediator opening statements
Mediation is recognised across all AU jurisdictions through court rules and civil procedure legislation. I cover the NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, and NT court-referred mediation frameworks, the Federal Court and FCFCOA referrals, and the Commercial Arbitration Act in each state.
Questions mediators and adr practitioners actually ask Quillio
Mediation and ADR FAQs
Does Quillio respect the without-prejudice framework?
Yes. Without-prejudice material is flagged and kept within the matter workspace. Per-matter workspaces keep party material separated, and I do not train on your matter content.
Can Quillio draft settlement deeds?
Yes. I draft settlement deeds, heads of agreement, and consent orders from the mediation outcome, including release provisions, confidentiality, and enforcement mechanisms.
Does Quillio cover family dispute resolution?
Yes. I cover Part II of the Family Law Act and the s 60I certificate regime for family dispute resolution. See also /practice-areas/family-lawyers.
Can Quillio prepare mediation briefs for a mediator with multiple parties?
Yes. I read each party's material separately and produce a structured neutral issue summary. For complex multi-party mediations, I maintain a live issue tracker across sessions.
Is Quillio useful for arbitration as well as mediation?
Yes. I draft arbitration submissions and first-draft awards under the Commercial Arbitration Act and the International Arbitration Act. The tribunal finalises the reasoning and award.
Is Quillio safe for confidential ADR material?
Yes. SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Australian-hosted. Without-prejudice material and settlement terms stay on Australian soil.
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