This week saw the light at the end of the divorce tunnel for “no fault” divorce. People have predicted that the divorce wars will end following the passing of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill. However, the bill’s reforms will not come into force on Royal...
It is disappointing to us to learn that NHSR has not expanded its main mediation panel following a tender process. It has only added another provider in relation to costs disputes. The existing providers remain in place. We would have hoped that the panel would have...
The furore over the statue of Edward Colston has resulted in renewed calls for the removal of statues and commemorative plaques relating to controversial historical figures responsible for and profiting from oppression and slavery. These include Cecil Rhodes, Clive of...
There was a story in the press regarding Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy attending an online zoom mediation but not resolving their dispute. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8397233/Coleen-Rooney-SACKS-lawyers-amid-messy-Rebekah-Vardy-court-battle.html...
The UK government has advised companies to try to avoid damaging court cases and to resolve contractual disputes relating to Covid-19 through mediation before heading to court. Lord Neuberger has already warned of a tsunami of cases and suggested a breathing space....
