Oct 17, 2017
In future Court users may find they are prompted to use mediation as part of the Court process. The age old debate as to whether it should be made compulsory continues. The Civil Justice Council has supported Compulsory mediation with most parties being required to...
Oct 10, 2017
We don’t like changing our minds In recent years psychologists have uncovered two powerful forces that stop us changing our minds Firstly once we’ve made a decision we tend to stick with it – this is known by psychologists as the “Commitment” effect. This is why...
Oct 8, 2017
Mediation is frequently suggested by one or other party to a dispute but it takes both parties to agree to use it. The Courts are now promoting mediation through the Pre-action protocols, the directions questionnaire that the parties have to complete in each case and...
Oct 8, 2017
We have dealt with many disputes between landlords and tenants. Disputes concerning deposits and damage to property are common and well suited to mediation. The Conservative party has announced that (assuming it remains in power) it will bring in a compulsory redress...
Oct 4, 2017
Another satisfied business using our consumer mediation service. 5 star review.
Oct 3, 2017
We are proud to announce that Peter Causton has been shortlisted for another award: Mediation Achiever 2017, taking into account his involvement in personal injury mediation. Now in their 10th year, the Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards are taking place on 29th...
Sep 24, 2017
Mediation Pilot The Manchester Mediation Pilot starts on 25 September 2017. It is hoped that parties will avail themselves of this quality cost effective mediation...
Sep 23, 2017
Following Theresa May’s visit to Florence a transition period is being proposed when we will remain in the single market and abide by the rules of the EU. That means that the UK will have to continue its efforts to encourage mediation following the EU...
Sep 19, 2017
Mediation is already quicker and cheaper than more traditional legal practices, and it could be about to become a far more practical solution for businesses across the UK. A Supreme Court ruling that the imposition of fees for those bringing employment tribunal claims...
Sep 16, 2017
“pacta sunt servanda – agreements must be respected”. Gianni Pittella, leader of the EU parliament’s socialist group.
