May 29, 2025
Why Mediation Matters: Lessons from Recent High Court Ruling A recent decision in the Chancery Division, [Re: Desiman and Brooke] (EWHC [2025] 1305 (Ch)), serves as a sharp reminder of why mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) are not just optional extras...
May 28, 2025
Mug Wars at Work: How Workplace Mediation Could Defuse Everyday Conflicts Based on reporting by Jonathan Ames, Legal Editor, The Times, May 28, 2025. In a recent case that shines an amusing — yet revealing — light on office dynamics, an employment tribunal has ruled...
May 27, 2025
The UK’s Renters’ Rights Bill, expected to become law in summer 2025, promises sweeping reforms to the private rental sector. While the legislation aims to enhance tenant protections and improve housing standards, it is also likely to intensify disputes between...
May 25, 2025
Mediation in Boundary Disputes: Insights from Byrne v Archer Boundary disputes between neighbours can escalate quickly, often leading to protracted and costly litigation. The case of Byrne & Anor v Archer & Anor [2025] EWHC 1136 (Ch) serves as a pertinent...
May 25, 2025
I Don’t Often Talk About Mediation in Family Cases, because I am a civil mediator But… Mediation is often overshadowed by the more dramatic aspects of family law—courtroom battles, urgent applications, and high-stakes decisions. Yet, a recent High Court judgment in G...
