What value do lawyers add to mediation?

What value do lawyers add to mediation? Professor Derek Auchie asked me to answer this question in a blog post which you can read on Derek’s website: Too many cooks or the dream team? I explain why, although it is not a requirement for parties to a commercial mediation to be assisted by a lawyer, it is often advisable and helpful. My article sets out some of the areas in which lawyers trained in mediation can make a significant contribution towards the success of a mediation.