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Signing of Singapore Mediation Convention

Last month the Singapore Mediation Convention was signed, representing a milestone in the progression of mediation settlement agreement enforceability. Singapore is leading the way in ADR and litigation. The UK has not yet signed the convention. Signing of Singapore...

Ten tips for getting the most out of a workplace mediation

How to get the most out of workplace mediation. The key tips emerging for getting more out of mediation are: Ask for a copy of ProMediate’s guide to workplace mediation and let the parties have a copy.The parties need support before a mediation. HR is well placed to...

Why use mediation in the workplace?

It is unfortunate that disputes between employees can occur in the workplace, but with so many personalities and opinions congregated in small working environments it is understandable why these can occur. People seldom get to choose who they work with and it is...

Does the world need more mediators?

Statisticians frequently count the number of lawyers per head of population. The US has about 3 times the number of lawyers per head of population than the UK – 281 v 94 per 100,000 people. Perhaps they should look at the number of mediators instead? Peter...

What cases can’t be mediated?

I did not attend the Supreme Court unfortunately Unfortunately I was unable to attend the Supreme Court for the judgment in the case of Cherry but was able like many to tune in via the Supreme Court website. Apart from the constitutional and political implications of...