Oct 30, 2017
It appears that we have a culture of conflict in the UK. Divorcing couples in England and Wales are forced into making false and exaggerated allegations of adultery or bad behaviour under “fault-based” laws, a report published this week, Finding Fault, has...
Oct 20, 2017
Fixed costs are coming The next big thing we can do – and my department cares a great deal about costs across the board and disproportionate costs really impede to access to justice – is to try and extend fixed recoverable costs to as many areas of civil...
Oct 17, 2017
Claimant lawyers ‘resisting’ mediation, NHS Resolution chief executive has told MPs. We ask, is it fair to blame Claimant lawyers for a disappointing takeup? Is this down to the mediation providers that NHSR selected to run its mediation scheme in December...
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...
