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Your client Mr Jones lives at 42 Red Lion Street in London. Mr Gibbs lives at 44 Red Lion Street. The fence which they share is meant to be along the border between their premises.6 months ago, Mr Jones told Mr Gibbs that, according to the title deeds for 42 Red Lion Street, the fence had been built 2 feet further into Mr Jones’ garden than it ought to have been. Mr Gibbs immediately checked his title deeds and found that they were silent on the point.Relations become very strained, and they struggle to now speak with each other. Neither neighbour has any intention of moving from Red Lion Street as both are settled and work in the nearby City of London. Both individuals are wealthy and not under any financial pressure.The current position is that proceedings have been issued and served by Mr Jones, and the claim is defended in full.The claim has been listed for a case management conference tomorrow, and your client has sought your advice regarding mediation. In these specific circumstances, which ONE of the following options is the BEST ADVICE to give your client?