Apr 14, 2025
Settlement offers. Litigation is a high-stakes process where rejecting a settlement offer can lead to severe financial penalties. A recent case underscores the risks of unreasonably refusing an offer—even after mediation. This article examines the court’s approach to...
Mar 23, 2025
The Consequences of Refusing to Mediate: Lessons from Assensus Ltd v Wirsol Energy Ltd The recent case of Assensus Ltd v Wirsol Energy Ltd (Re Consequential Matters) [2025] EWHC 503 (KB) provides a significant examination of the consequences of refusing to mediate....
Mar 23, 2025
The Cost-Saving Benefits of ADR in Professional Negligence Cases The recent decision in Soroka v Payne Hicks Beach (a firm) [2025] EWHC 602 highlights the significant costs associated with professional negligence litigation and raises important considerations...
Mar 17, 2025
The Costly Risks of Boundary Disputes: Why Mediation is the Smart Choice Boundary disputes are among the most contentious and expensive legal battles a homeowner can face. The case of Dr. Dawn Carnell and David Moore, who spent £250,000 trying to remove a public...
Mar 13, 2025
People sometimes ask what order a Court might make staying a case for mediation. The following is the suggested wording: DRAFT ORDER – MEDIATION REFERRAL Upon the court reviewing the court file [and hearing submissions from the parties] And Upon the court...
