Jun 24, 2025
Refusing to Mediate: Court Reprimands Defendant in Appiah v Leeds City Council By Peter Causton | Civil & Commercial Mediator | June 2025 In a significant judgment handed down by the High Court on 19 June 2025 in Appiah & Anor v Leeds City Council & Anor...
Jun 24, 2025
In a recent High Court judgment, Mrs Justice Hill upheld a lower court’s decision refusing to grant a stay of proceedings for mediation in a defamation claim—highlighting the careful balance courts must strike between promoting ADR and ensuring litigation progresses...
Jun 19, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
The Skills of a Mediator – And How We Teach Them In an increasingly complex and conflict-prone world, the ability to mediate disputes with skill and impartiality is more vital than ever. Whether resolving commercial disagreements, workplace conflicts, or civil claims,...
Jun 10, 2025
Mediation Can Ease the Financial and Emotional Strain of Divorce Battles By Peter Causton The number of couples contesting financial settlements in the family courts has surged to a 15-year high, reflecting rising economic anxiety and the growing complexity of divorce...
Jun 9, 2025
Solve Disputes the Smarter Way with ProMediate Disputes don’t have to end in court. They can end in resolution. At ProMediate (UK) Limited, we help people resolve conflicts quickly, affordably, and amicably through professional mediation services. Whether you’re...
Jun 9, 2025
When Boundary Disputes Boil Over: Why Mediation is a Better Way By Peter Causton, Civil & Commercial Mediator and Barrister With reference to factual reporting from the Daily Mail © Associated Newspapers Ltd, 2025 A recent High Court case highlights the shocking...
Jun 9, 2025
When a Picnic Tray Costs £375K: A Boundary Dispute That Went Too Far — and Why Mediation Is the Smarter Option Based on a report by the Daily Mail (© Associated Newspapers Ltd, 2025) In a recent case that highlights the absurdly high costs of taking neighbour disputes...
Jun 6, 2025
Title: AI and the Risks of False Citations in Legal Documents — Lessons from the Ayinde Case In an era where generative AI tools are reshaping the legal landscape, a cautionary judgment from the Divisional Court in Ayinde, R (On the Application Of) v Qatar National...
Jun 6, 2025
BSB Consults on New Requirements to Report Client Complaints The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has launched a public consultation on proposals that would require barristers to report all client complaints to both their chambers and the regulator. The new rules, if...
