Feb 15, 2022
We previously commented on this matter, suggesting that Prince Andrew should mediate the claim against him. We do not know whether any mediation took place but in any event It is reported that Prince Andrew has settled the claim brought by Virginia Giuffre. A document...
Feb 15, 2022
Huw Davies has joined our panel of mediators. Huw Davies qualified as a barrister in the UK in 1998 and has since practiced in both the UK and Qatar. Huw’s broad experience of employment issues, regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, commercial contracts,...
Feb 12, 2022
Vardy v Rooney We reported previously that warring WAGS Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney did not resolve their case at mediation and their case continues to trial. Legal costs in any case can be surprisingly high. It is reported in the Daily Mail that their legal costs...
Feb 12, 2022
News of a settlement between Christ Church College and its Dean (head) was reported this week. Interestingly the details of future costs reveals why the college decided to resolve this long running dispute rather than matters escalating. The same considerations apply...
Feb 9, 2022
In the appeal case of Meric v Navis & Anor [2022] EWHC 221 (QB) (04 February 2022) URL: http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/QB/2022/221.html Sir Robin Knowles suggested the parties mediate and went so far as to say the Court might put forward a mediator if...
Feb 9, 2022
Increasing energy costs are now becoming an issue in neighbour disputes. A high hedge can block out light that can affect temperature and solar panels.