CEDR Mediation Audit 2025: Key Findings & Why They Matter

Introduction

The CEDR Mediation Audit 2025 has landed, giving us the clearest picture yet of mediation in the UK. With more than 460 mediators contributing, it shows settlement rates remain high, the market continues to grow, and for the first time, AI is included in the conversation.

But what does this mean for mediators and the wider ADR world?

Listen to the Podcast

In the latest episode of No Disputing That, I share the highlights from the audit – from the continued success of settlement rates, to the challenges around awareness, diversity and sustainability, and the early steps mediators are taking with AI.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Take the Next Step

If you’re already a mediator and want to understand how to use AI responsibly and effectively in practice, book your place on our AI for Mediators training course, developed with Business AI Studio. The course covers ChatGPT, custom GPTs and LM Notebook and gives you practical, hands-on experience you can apply straight away.

👉 Book your place on AI for Mediators here

And if you’re not yet a mediator but are interested in becoming one, there are still a few places left on our Mediator Skills Training courses this November and December. This is the programme that equips you with the skills, knowledge and accreditation you need to practise as a mediator.

👉 Reserve your place on Mediator Skills Training here

Conclusion

The CEDR Mediation Audit 2025 confirms that mediation in the UK is healthy and effective – but it’s also evolving. To hear more about what it means for our profession, listen to the full podcast episode now.

Want to read the full audit – CEDR Mediation Audit 2025. Thank you to CEDR for compiling this and past audits.