What kinds of bankruptcy disputes are most often mediated?

A wide range of bankruptcy disputes are commonly mediated. In Chapter 11 reorganizations, mediation frequently addresses plan confirmation objections, negotiations among competing classes of creditors, and the treatment of secured versus unsecured claims. It is also used to resolve adversary proceedings and contested matters — such as preference and fraudulent-transfer actions, lien priority disputes, and objections to claims. In recent years, mediation has been central to very large Chapter 11 cases arising from mass litigation, where it helps bring numerous stakeholders with competing interests toward a workable resolution. These are exactly the kinds of multi-party, high-stakes matters where a skilled neutral adds the most value.