Aug 3, 2017
https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/Support-services/Events-training/Excellence-Awards/shortlist/ We are delighted to announce that Peter Causton has been shortlisted for solicitor of the year in the Law Society Excellence Awards 2017. This recognises his achievement...
Jul 31, 2017
Sir Rupert Jackson has published his report into fixed recoverable costs, which was left outstanding from his 2010 report. He remains on the search for the “holy grail” of proportionate litigation costs. He has recommended the introduction of a new...
Jul 15, 2017
Jul 14, 2017
If you have any cases approaching limitation expiry please bear in mind the following: In the case of a contractual dispute with a trader, which includes a professional negligence claim where you engage a certified ADR provider to deal with the dispute, like...
Jul 12, 2017
Mr Barnier “How do you build a relationship based on trade and security to last with a country where you don’t have trust?” “I don’t hear any whistling – just a clock ticking”
Jul 5, 2017
In a recent judgement, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has stated that EU Member States can compel parties to mediate before raising an action in court. However, Member States cannot dictate how the mediation is to be conducted. The facts Banco Populare...
Jun 27, 2017
“Ein Kompromiß, ist die Kunst, einen Kuchen so zu teilen, daß jeder meint, er habe das größte Stück bekommen” – which means “a compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he has the biggest piece”.
Jun 16, 2017
Generally speaking parties to a negotiation set out their negotiating position in position papers beforehand, so that they know what they are negotiating. What happens then if one party is late or fails to produce a position paper? It is sometimes still possible to...
May 26, 2017
If you want good straightforward advice on mediation and alternative dispute resolution we are always keen to help. Peter Causton Mediator ProMediate (UK) Limited CTSI Certified Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation service provider www.promediate.co.uk Contact us...
May 24, 2017
We have all been deeply affected by the tragic events that unfolded in Manchester this week, so close to home. What better time than today for the launch of a business dispute resolution service by the GMCC? We live in a time of unpredictable conflict and people yearn...
