Jun 9, 2020
The furore over the statue of Edward Colston has resulted in renewed calls for the removal of statues and commemorative plaques relating to controversial historical figures responsible for and profiting from oppression and slavery. These include Cecil Rhodes, Clive of...
Jun 8, 2020
There was a story in the press regarding Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy attending an online zoom mediation but not resolving their dispute. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8397233/Coleen-Rooney-SACKS-lawyers-amid-messy-Rebekah-Vardy-court-battle.html...
Jun 5, 2020
It is reported that in Manchester County Court, by the middle of May the backlog stood at 511 small claims trials, 200 fast track trials, 25 multi-track trials and 311 possession claims. Between mid-May and 28 August, a further 752 fast-track trials and 50 multi-track...
Jun 4, 2020
The prediction is that there will be an increase in employment claims following the termination of the furlough scheme. There is likely to be a backlog of cases to deal with also. So we advise using mediation to resolve such claims or better still workplace mediation...
Jun 4, 2020
Two interesting cases reported: first that a party was ordered to pay indemnity costs in a clinical negligence case for making no offers at a joint settlement meeting. This is reported by Kings Chambers who were involved in the case. Browne Jacobson acted for the...
Jun 1, 2020
We are putting on a roadshow to promote alternative dispute resolution for businesses and consumers, part funded by the EU. Many businesses are still unaware of the obligation to signpost consumers to ADR following the conclusion of a customer complaint. The...
May 28, 2020
ProMediate is organising a roadshow to showcase Alternative Dispute Resolution in the UK. https://www.promediate.co.uk/adr-roadshow/ 15 June 2020 at 2pm – 3pm. It is designed for businesses to help them resolve disputes through ADR. Even this week, the...
May 27, 2020
The UK government has advised companies to try to avoid damaging court cases and to resolve contractual disputes relating to Covid-19 through mediation before heading to court. Lord Neuberger has already warned of a tsunami of cases and suggested a breathing space....
May 26, 2020
In my experience as a mediator, parties often stress the strengths of their case and sometimes say that Counsel has already drafted the proceedings or that they have been advised that they have good prospects of success. It is difficult to know whether they are...
May 19, 2020
In the latest decision on the issue of refusing to mediate the Court has once again reiterated that a party who refuses to mediate can be penalised in legal costs. This was an employment contract case involving two defendants where one defendant relied upon the...
