Alternative dispute resolution post-Brexit – which rules apply to litigators?
Rita Giannini explains how different rules may apply to cross-border litigators dealing with alternative dispute resolution, depending on whether you act for one of the parties or mediate between them
Mediation: the challenges and benefits of in-person and remote mediation
Amanda Bucklow considers the advantages and drawbacks, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and tips on how to make the most of remote mediation.
Can mediation deliver in cost disputes?
Avi Dolties asks whether it’s time to start tapping into mediation to settle costs disputes.
Mediation – where do we go now?
Mediation continues to face challenges in its journey from an alternative to mainstream form of dispute resolution, not least being overshadowed by Brexit. Peter Causton rounds up the latest developments.
Mediation in uncertain times: CMC annual conference report
Jonathan Haydn-Williams reports back from the Civil Mediation Council’s (CMC) annual conference.
CJEU confirms insured parties’ right to choose lawyer for mediation
A person using legal expenses insurance (LEI) has the right under EU law to choose their own lawyer for mediation proceedings, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled.
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.
