Dec 17, 2015
The government has responded to the consultation on Court fee increases. Litigants already concerned about costs may well think that issuing proceedings is like throwing money away. On the issue of the increase to maximum court fees to £20,000, the government...
Dec 16, 2015
Please see our article in Mediation Journal detailing the advantages of mediation over ombudsmen. http://view.digipage.net/?userpath=00000950/00020668/00093320/
Dec 16, 2015
Christmas should be a time of peace and reconciliation. We also find that people want to resolve their disputes and have a fresh start in the New Year. There is surely no better Christmas present than the end to personal conflict and some funds for Christmas presents...
Dec 16, 2015
As Christmas aporoaches and the height of online sales is reached, retailers and consumers are confused about ADR and the EU ODR Platform. Not many businesses know about the requirement to have a link to the EU Platform by 15 February. Some businesses are paying lip...
Dec 13, 2015
The High Court has sent a strong signal on the financial penalties of refusing to mediate in costs proceedings in two judgments against the NHS Litigation Authority. This applies to unsuccessful parties and not just successful parties being deprived of their...
