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...
Apr 14, 2025
Costs Consequences of Refusing to Mediate: The Hard Lessons of Alrubie v Chelsea Football Club Ltd & Anor [2025] EWHC 541 (Comm) Introduction The recent High Court decision in Alrubie v Chelsea Football Club Ltd & Anor [2025] EWHC 541 (Comm) serves as a...
Apr 14, 2025
The Cost Consequences of Refusing Mediation: Lessons from PQR Ltd v XYZ Corp [2025] EWHC 541 (Comm) Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), particularly mediation, is a cornerstone of the English civil justice system. Courts increasingly expect parties to attempt...
Apr 14, 2025
Settlement offers. Litigation is a high-stakes process where rejecting a settlement offer can lead to severe financial penalties. A recent case underscores the risks of unreasonably refusing an offer—even after mediation. This article examines the court’s approach to...
Mar 23, 2025
The Consequences of Refusing to Mediate: Lessons from Assensus Ltd v Wirsol Energy Ltd The recent case of Assensus Ltd v Wirsol Energy Ltd (Re Consequential Matters) [2025] EWHC 503 (KB) provides a significant examination of the consequences of refusing to mediate....
