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Excuses, excuses! Why parties can still avoid mediation.

Halsey in practice — the courts encourage mediation, but it is still often possible to avoid sanctions for refusing it The decision in MJS Projects (March) Ltd v RPS Consulting Services LtdNeutral Citation Number: [2026] EWHC 884 (TCC)Case No: HT-2022-LDS-000011 is an...

The cost of disputing an inheritance

When a Will Dispute Consumes the Inheritance: The Importance of Mediation in Probate Litigation A recent report by The Independent highlights yet another example of how family disputes over wills and inheritances can escalate into financially and emotionally...

ProMediate to cease acting as ADR Provider

ProMediate to Cease Operating as a CTSI Accredited ADR Provider from 5 July 2026 It is with considerable disappointment that ProMediate (UK) Limited announces that it will cease operating as a CTSI-accredited Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provider with effect...

Say yes to mediation and save costs.

When “Reasonable Refusal” to Mediate Doesn’t Mean Mediation Lost: Unpacking MJS Projects v RPS Consulting Services Ltd [2026] EWHC 884 (TCC) Subtitle: A defendant successfully resisted a costs sanction for refusing to mediate, but the judgment...

Considering a Career as a Mediator?

Considering a Career as a Mediator: Skills, Mindset, and What to Expect Mediation is a structured conflict-resolution process in which a neutral third party helps people communicate, understand each other’s perspectives, and work toward mutually acceptable...