PARTY'S NAMES DISPUTE Thank you for appointing me mediator to resolve the above dispute/I note that I have recently been appointed by Appointing Agency to mediate the above dispute. Please note that I propose to hold a preliminary conference by telephone at (time) on (date). The items for discussion at that meeting are: (a) confirmation that the enclosed mediation agreement is agreeable and if not any amendments that are required; (b) the timetable for the provision of position papers and documents to me; (c) a time and location for each party to meet with me prior to the mediation (if required); (d) the timetable for the subsequent exchange of position papers and documents; (e) the time, place and location of the mediation including whether or not a sandwich lunch should be organised and if so by whom; and (f) confirmation of who is to attend the mediation (or a timetable for the provision of same) and whether or not the parties require confidentiality agreements for those persons. The telephone details for the preliminary conference are: (we supply these details) I confirm that I have not acted for (or against) either party, and have, to date, no known conflicts. I look forward to hearing from you if the above date or time is inconvenient and or if you have any other questions.