May 28, 2022
It is a well known adage that “justice delayed is justice denied” and a good settlement is better than a good law suit. To this I would add “a good mediation is better than a good trial.” Delays in the Courts increases stress and costs. No doubt Courts have been...
Apr 21, 2022
The Government has published a response to the consultation Reforming Competition and Consumer Policy – Driving growth and delivering competitive markets that work for consumers, which sets out the Government’s vision for reforms to improve consumer protection and...
Apr 9, 2022
Join me at this year’s online Civil Litigation Section Spring Conference, Tues 26 April, 10am – 12.30pm. We will cover: – Getting your case in order – Fixed Recoverable Costs – Remote hearings Free for @LSCivLit...
Apr 1, 2022
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/260320685177/?discount=Promediate Please see attached a link to register for an online event on 12th April by Hunt ADR and delivered by Andrew Goodman entitled ‘Evaluative Mediation and Mediation Hybrids – An Introduction’. Andrew Goodman: the...
Mar 29, 2022
The MOJ has announced the conclusion of its call for evidence on Dispute Resolution in England and Wales, which ran from 3 August to 31 October 2021. A summary of responses has now been published and is available at the following address: Dispute Resolution in England...
Mar 19, 2022
Supreme Court gives green light to claim legal costs pre proceedings. In Bott & Co Solicitors Ltd v Ryanair DAC [2022] UKSC 8 (16 March 2022) is an important decision in relation to flight delay claims and alternative dispute resolution. The decision allows...
Mar 8, 2022
Today we are celebrating the women mediators on our panel, including Nichola Evans, Rajinder Rai, Janeen Achtar and Dr Jackie Kenny Nichola Evans Nichola has over 25 years’ experience of dealing with commercial litigation matters. She has litigated matters both in the...
Mar 8, 2022
Is it ever right for a mediator to intervene or express an opinion about a dispute and a possible resolution? Sometimes the answer to a dispute is obvious to the mediator but the parties are blind to it, being so entrenched. A mediator with a legal background may be...
Mar 4, 2022
Litigation can proceed at a snail’s pace at the best of times. It can become a war of attrition. A mediated or negotiated outcome can be quicker and use less resources. Over the pandemic things have got worse unfortunately. Delays continue to affect the county court...
Feb 22, 2022
How to find a mediator in a few easy steps: If you are in a dispute and looking to resolve it, it can be difficult to know where to start when looking for a mediator. Here is some guidance for you: Contact ProMediate as we can help guide you in finding the right...
