Jun 24, 2025
Refusal to Engage in ADR? Court Upholds £229,848 Interim Costs Order Despite Allegations In the recent High Court decision of Elphicke v Times Media Ltd [2025] EWHC 1554 (KB), Mr Justice Saini dismissed an appeal challenging a significant interim costs order of...
Jun 24, 2025
Refusing to Mediate: Court Reprimands Defendant in Appiah v Leeds City Council By Peter Causton | Civil & Commercial Mediator | June 2025 In a significant judgment handed down by the High Court on 19 June 2025 in Appiah & Anor v Leeds City Council & Anor...
Jun 24, 2025
In a recent High Court judgment, Mrs Justice Hill upheld a lower court’s decision refusing to grant a stay of proceedings for mediation in a defamation claim—highlighting the careful balance courts must strike between promoting ADR and ensuring litigation progresses...
Jun 19, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
The Skills of a Mediator – And How We Teach Them In an increasingly complex and conflict-prone world, the ability to mediate disputes with skill and impartiality is more vital than ever. Whether resolving commercial disagreements, workplace conflicts, or civil claims,...
Jun 10, 2025
Mediation Can Ease the Financial and Emotional Strain of Divorce Battles By Peter Causton The number of couples contesting financial settlements in the family courts has surged to a 15-year high, reflecting rising economic anxiety and the growing complexity of divorce...
