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.
Feb 8, 2022
The new Commercial Court Guide renames ADR as NDR, or Negotiated Dispute Resolution. It falls short of proposing any mandatory mediation but allows for parties to apply for directions at any stage. The Guide also allows for early neutral evaluation to take place...
Feb 1, 2022
A new report is seeking views on limiting recoverable costs in lower value clinical negligence claims. Mediation has had a part to play in clinical negligence claims since the NHSR set up its own scheme. The new proposals however recommend early neutral evaluation....
