Mar 11, 2020
We have always advocated an opt out system of mediation in the Court system, particularly in respect of property disputes, disrepair claims and landlord and tenant claims. We run the Manchester Mediation Pilot and also are on the Civil Justice Council’s ADR Liaison...
Mar 11, 2020
At ProMediate we have long advocated introducing mediation early in the dispute process and mediating housing cases, including disrepair and landlord and tenant. On 5th March 2020, JUSTICE launched its latest working party report, Solving Housing Disputes,...
Mar 7, 2020
Anyone interested in training as a CMC registered mediator in Cyprus in 2021 with UCLAN Cyprus please get in touch. The course is likely to cost in the region of 850 euros and the beautiful weather is thrown in free of charge! #mediate #trainasamediator...
Mar 5, 2020
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Mar 5, 2020
The latest statistics from the MOJ show that cases are taking a week or so longer to get to trial. To me that represents another reason to mediate and try to resolve claims earlier, to avoid the delay and additional cost. The mean time taken for small claims and...
Feb 29, 2020
It is very disappointing to hear about the dispute that has been reported between the Home Office’s top civil servant, Sir Philip Rutnam, who has resigned and announced plans to sue the government for constructive dismissal after a series of clashes with the Home...
Feb 27, 2020
The Law Society Gazette reports that “Court users have been warned they may have to spend the whole day in court despite being given a specific time for their case, HM Courts & Tribunals Service has said in public guidance to manage expectations. The guidance,...
Feb 27, 2020
We received the following feedback today, from a solicitor and a consumer: Peter, your advice and professional, caring interest, have been invaluable in aiding us in this matter and both Liz and I would wish you to know how much we have appreciated your ongoing...
Feb 26, 2020
In a decision that could have implications for litigation funders’ reserves, reported in the Law Society Gazette, the Court has found that litigation funders’ liability for costs is not restricted to the amount of their advance and is open ended. It was argued that...
Feb 26, 2020
A recent case concerning a cyclist reported in the Guardian highlights the advantages to settling a case rather than battling on to trial and facing the risk of crippling legal costs. The advantage of using ProMediate as a mediator in personal injury claims is that we...