The DWF paralegal hub: the new face of litigation?
A year ago, national law firm DWF overhauled its business model and introduced a range of new client services, including a centralised legal support centre with paralegals working on everything from e-disclosure to bundling. DWF director Julia Williams explains how this paralegal hub is transforming the way it undertakes litigation, ...
The advantages and disadvantages of mediation
Mediation has many advantages, but there are also downsides to it that should not be overlooked, warns Philip Hesketh
As a Section member, you're entitled to four webinars as part of your membership, available live and on-demand
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Back to basics on digital assets (On demand)
A back-to-basics session providing you with guidance on what the best practices are for dealing with a client who has digital assets.
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Fixed recoverable costs regime (On Demand)
Watch this on-demand to hear from our expert panel about changes to the fixed recoverable costs (FRCs) regime.
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Dispute Resolution Section autumn conference (On Demand)
Watch this year’s Dispute Resolution Section autumn conference.
Summer special: Mediation focus
They think it’s all over... it should be now
Mark Field considers the final steps of a mediation.
Interview: Tim Wallis, mediator and solicitor
We speak to independent full-time mediator Tim Wallis (http://www.tim-wallis.co.uk/) on his daily practice, including the selection process, his pre-mediation service, handling difficult clients, and what happens once the day is over. He also gives his best practice advice on making the mediation go as smoothly as possible.
Interview: Nigel Broadbent, director, Lupton Fawcett
A beginner's guide to cross-border mediation
Mediation: Preparing to mediate (part 3) - After the event
Interview: Garden Court Chambers mediation team
The advantages and disadvantages of mediation
Mediation: Preparing to mediate (part 2) - On the day
Mediation: Preparing to mediate (part 1)
Mediation: Preparation and good practice
RSVP: 'I accept'
Mediation: where do I begin?
We regularly hand-pick the most important civil cases and provide clear and concise analysis of the issues involved and any actions you should consider taking
Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil and the ADR duty
Masood Ahmed considers the implications of the Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil ruling
Bar Council Networking Event for Junior Solicitors and Barristers (Thursday 29th February, London)
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Commercial litigation conference 2017 (16 October, London)
This event is focused on commercial litigation and costs, and will examine the latest developments in relation to key issues such as budgeting, proportionality, and the extension of fixed costs.
