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...
May 24, 2025
Why Workplace Mediation Beats the Tribunal Wars: Lessons from Recent Cases Recent tribunal decisions have provided a treasure trove of jaw-dropping (and sometimes darkly amusing) examples of workplace conflict gone horribly wrong — and they all point to one resounding...
May 21, 2025
Should Mediation Be In-Person or Remote? Weighing the Pros and Cons In the wake of the pandemic, remote hearings and virtual mediations have become the norm rather than the exception. While in-person mediation remains a powerful tool for resolving disputes, online...
May 20, 2025
When Disputes Turn Toxic: Why Mediation Offers a Lifeline in Neighbour, Boundary, and Inheritance Rows A quick glance through recent headlines reveals a pattern that is both troubling and familiar: people locked in bitter and costly disputes over property, boundaries,...
