Parties who are wrapped up in a dispute sometimes describe the experience as like being stuck in a long tunnel. Litigation takes a long time and it can seem interminable. We can help by speeding you through that tunnel using mediation. To discuss options please get in...
The CJC’s final report on small claims has been published and recommends a radical approach of compulsory mediation in all cases except personal injury. It can be found atCivil Justice Council calls for improved procedure for claims under £500 | Courts and Tribunals...
We look at whether mediation/ADR will be made compulsory or not when the MOJ reports following its call for evidence. https://whitestonechambers.com/articles/is-mandatory-adr-mediation-coming/ #mediation #mediate #adr
Is Mandatory ADR/Mediation coming? I am a fully qualified Civil Mediation Council Mediator and can mediate civil or workplace disputes. Last year there were significant developments as the Ministry of Justice moved towards greater compulsion to mediate....
As well as working as a mediator, I also attend hearings as Counsel through Whitestone Chambers. In December 2021 HMCTS published an evaluation of remote hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic research report. This reports the experience of public users, the judiciary,...