The participants of the mediation process retain full control and agreements can be made that satisfy respective interests. When opting to litigate the Court may determine an outcome based on points of Law and interests may not be considered.
The process is much quicker (initial contact to settlement/resolution can be completed in just a few weeks).
Costs are substantially lower.
Relationships can be preserved.
The process is completely private and all participants sign up to a confidentiality agreement.