Mar 20, 2023
In a recent case Teasdale v Carter & Anor [2023] EWHC 490 (Fam) (07 March 2023) concerning a family dispute over property, relating to a divorce, the judge was unimpressed with the costs expended by the parties, saying that: I have to say that this is one of the...
Mar 18, 2023
Most businesses prefer to avoid the expense of litigation and the Courts are a last resort, so they often include a dispute resolution process in their contracts. In the case of Kajima Construction Europe (UK) Ltd & Anor v Children’s Ark Partnership...
Mar 4, 2023
CEDR published the results of its mediation audit, the 10th last month. This follows a biennial survey of lawyers and mediators. What are the key takeaways? Costs saving CEDR say that since since since 1990 the profession has contributed savings of £50 billion. “By...
Mar 4, 2023
It has been reported that the mediation pilot for rental cases was not successful: in this article we look at the reasons for this According to a review 22 landlord and tenant disputes were referred to the mediation pilot that ran for several months – and only...
Mar 4, 2023
Following a consultation which closed on 1 April 2022, the government has confirmed that it will be signing the Singapore Convention. It says in the response that: “The Government has concluded that it is the right time for the UK to become a Party to the...
