More litigation = More mediation?

We are told the global downturn that this blog reported on some time ago (that's a train, stupid) has now arrived.

Will it help or hinder mediators - does the increase in litigation that normally accompanies such events mean more mediation?

Find out what some UK mediators think here.

"For more disputes not to drive more mediation, the approach of parties and their advisers would have to veer away from current patterns..."