Dec 16, 2023
Mediating family property and inheritance cases is a crucial avenue for resolving disputes and preventing lengthy court battles. Courts often endorse mediation in these sensitive matters, recognizing its potential to foster communication and find amicable solutions....
Dec 12, 2023
I was pleased to receive the following feedback following a mediation, which the author agreed to us using: I would really like to take this opportunity to thank you so much again for, not just your help and support today, but prior to this meeting. You will never...
Dec 7, 2023
Encouraging Mediation in Civil Cases: The Benefits Amidst Fixed Recoverable Costs The recent case of Churchilll v Merthyr Tidfyl highlighted the power of the Court to stay cases for mediation. On top of this, fixed recoverable costs provide an incentive to resolve...
Nov 30, 2023
The Court of Appeal handed down its decision in the Churchill v Merthyr Tidfyl case on 29 November 2023. The key decisions were: 1. The Court overturned Halsey v Milton Keynes General NHS Trust, the 20 year old case on refusal to mediate to a limited extent in saying...
Nov 28, 2023
The Elgin Marbles, celebrated classical Greek sculptures, have ignited a longstanding dispute between Greece and the United Kingdom, centering on their rightful place and ownership. With roots in the 19th century when Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin, removed a...
Nov 24, 2023
Refusal to Mediate and Cost Consequences in Inheritance Disputes: Lessons from Stoney-Andersen v Abbas & Ors [2023] EWHC 2964 (Ch)” Title: “Refusal to Mediate and Cost Consequences in Inheritance Disputes: Lessons from Stoney-Andersen v Abbas...
Nov 24, 2023
Refusal to Mediate and Cost Consequences in Inheritance Disputes: Lessons from Stoney-Andersen v Abbas & Ors [2023] EWHC 2964 (Ch)” In the recent case of Stoney-Andersen v Abbas & Ors [2023] EWHC 2964 (Ch) on November 24, 2023, the court shed light on...
Nov 13, 2023
In the probate case of Richefond & Ors v Dillon & Ors [2023] EWHC 2796 (Ch) (10 November 2023), the court deliberated on cost allocation and whether the estate or another party should bear the costs. The court determined that Kenneth Grizzle’s will was...
Nov 13, 2023
A consultation on Court fees has been issued recently. I would be surprised if anyone said that increasing Court fees would be a good idea! However it has to be recognised that costs of running the Court service will have increased like everything else. The Ministry...
Nov 13, 2023
In the intricate landscape of contentious probate disputes, the surge in cases over recent years is evident in the frequent reports of families embroiled in conflicts over wills and inheritances. From Shakespeare’s King Lear to Logan Roy in Succession, the arts have...
