Aug 15, 2025
Neutral Venues & High-Stakes One-on-One Talks Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met today—August 15, 2025—at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson near Anchorage, Alaska, in a one-on-one summit described as “game‑of‑chess” style diplomacy . Alaska was likely chosen...
Aug 11, 2025
From Brentford County Court to a Saxon Synod: Lessons in Mediation This morning I found myself at Brentford County Court,...
Aug 10, 2025
Finding the Way Out: What the London Underground Can Teach Us About Litigation Once again, I’ve been inspired to write an article from a random sign I spotted on my travels. This time, it’s the humble “Way Out” sign on the London Underground. A simple, bright yellow...
Aug 7, 2025
Today I happened to visit the grave of Richard Turpin, or was it? 🕵️♂️ Was Dick Turpin Innocent? A Case of Mistaken Identity and Legal Convenience Dick Turpin is the ultimate poster boy for 18th-century villainy — a highwayman galloping through the night,...
Aug 5, 2025
.Sit and Listen” – The Forgotten Skill That Unlocks Resolution in Mediation We’re often told: “It’s good to talk.” But in mediation, the real magic begins when we listen. This simple truth is captured beautifully by a message painted on a stone: “Sit and listen.” It’s...
Aug 1, 2025
🌏 Asia Leads the Way in Mediation Reform — Lessons for the UK? While mediation continues to gain traction across the UK, recent developments in Asia show how much further the model can be taken. Countries such as India, China (via Hong Kong) and Singapore are not only...
Aug 1, 2025
NA v LA, the Mediation Voucher Scheme, and the Mediation Paradox: You Can Lead a Horse to Water… A recent family law case, NA v LA [2024] EWFC 113, has brought renewed attention to the role of mediation in dispute resolution. The judgment, handed down by Deputy High...
Jul 31, 2025
Mandatory Mediation on the Move: Credit Hire Claims Enter the Frame The onward march of mandatory mediation in civil justice took a significant step forward this week with the launch of a Ministry of Justice (MoJ) pilot scheme aimed at road traffic accident (RTA)...
Jul 31, 2025
“It Ain’t About the Money” – Or Is It? Why Mediation Is About More Than Just Pounds and Pence Nestled on a wall in the Black Sheep coffee shop, in Spinningfields business district in Manchester a glowing red neon sign reads: “It ain’t about the money.” It’s a striking...
Jul 31, 2025
The Snail on the Lane – How Mediation Can Help You Avoid Life’s Hidden Hazards While walking along a quiet country lane recently, I noticed something small moving slowly across the damp surface — a snail, inching its way across the road. Oblivious to the risks,...
