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Learn a new skill during lockdown – train to be a mediator online

Why not learn a new skill during lockdown? We are authorised to train mediators online (with one face to face day) and have courses lined up in July August and September to suit your flexible working pattern. You will be a registered Civil Mediation Council Mediator...

Free trial of consumer ADR

Complaints and disputes eat into business time and can be costly to resolve. ADR is an extremely useful tool for businesses, especially small to medium sized businesses. An opportunity here for companies to find out how ADR can work for them. To sign up for the free...

Free trial of ADR for business/consumer disputes

Free ADR Trial Complaints and disputes eat into business time and can be costly to resolve. ADR is an extremely useful tool for businesses, especially small to medium sized businesses. An opportunity here for companies to find out how ADR can work for them. We are...

ADR Business Roadshow- webinar

The next roadshow is on Tuesday 14th at 1pm. Join us and find out how Alternative Dispute Resolution is helping many businesses in the UK save the cost and time of disputes. We have already had a 5 star review from Holiday Gems who signed up for the free trial.  ...

Public iconography- is there space for mediation

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...

Court cases delayed – mediate instead

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...

Employment tribunal hearings to increase

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...

Joint Settlement meetings and accepting offers during hearings

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...

Alternative Dispute Resolution Roadshow starts 15 June 2020 webinar

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...