May 7, 2025
*Mediation in Judicial Review Cases: Lessons from the High Hedges Dispute** The intersection of mediation and judicial review is vividly illustrated in *Re Timothy Gamble and Raffaella Zurlo’s Application*, a Northern Ireland High Court case concerning a dispute...
May 2, 2025
HMRC Explores Expansion of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Tax Cases: A Shift Toward Collaborative Solutions The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is considering a significant overhaul of its approach to resolving tax disputes, with a focus on expanding the use...
Apr 19, 2025
Court Decisions on Housing Disrepair Claims & Landlords’ Internal Complaints Procedures Key Themes Allocation of Housing Disrepair Claims: Whether cases should be heard in the small claims track (limited costs) or fast track (recoverable costs). Use of Internal...
Apr 16, 2025
Court Slams Unreasonable Refusal to Mediate and Awards Penalties for Ignoring Part 36 Offer Henderson & Jones Ltd v Salica Investments Ltd & Ors [2025] EWHC 838 (Comm) IntroductionIn a strongly worded judgment, the High Court has reinforced the importance of...
Apr 14, 2025
Here’s a structured flowchart illustrating when courts are likely to impose costs sanctions in civil cases for refusing to mediate, based on PQR Ltd v XYZ Corp and the broader legal framework: Flowchart: When Will Courts Impose Costs Sanctions for Refusing...
Apr 14, 2025
The Compulsory Shift to Mediation in Financial Remedy Cases: Lessons from DF v YB (No. 2: Costs) [2025] EWFC 76 Introduction The recent landmark decision in DF v YB (No. 2: Costs) [2025] EWFC 76 has sent shockwaves through family law practice, reinforcing that...
