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...
Mar 11, 2025
The Costs of Probate Claims, Proportionality, and the Case for Mediation Probate litigation can be complex, costly, and, at times, disproportionate to the value of the estate in dispute. The recent case of Ashimola & Anor v Samuel & Anor [2025] EWHC 502 (Ch)...
Mar 11, 2025
Returning to the Office? Where You Sit Could Affect Your Career – and Even Lead to Legal Action As more employees return to office life, workplace politics are once again coming into play—especially when it comes to something as seemingly simple as where you sit. In...
Mar 7, 2025
Refusal to Mediate Is Normally Unreasonable—But Not in This Case A significant decision on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) was handed down in Assensus Ltd v. Wirsol Energy Ltd, where the court ruled that the defendant’s refusal to mediate did not justify any...
Mar 5, 2025
The Importance of Mediation and the Risks of a Homemade Will A recent High Court case highlights the dangers of DIY wills and the devastating impact inheritance disputes can have on families. John Baverstock, won a £700,000 legal battle against his younger sister,...
