ADR Notes

Commercial common sense prevails: English Court upholds arbitration clause and rejects mediation as condition precedent

The decision highlights the importance of clear and careful drafting of mediation clauses if they are to be enforceable.

Refusal to mediate was not unreasonable and did not warrant costs sanction

Civil Mediation Council consults on draft Code of Professional Practice for mediators

Ministry of Justice consults on implementation of Singapore Convention on international mediated settlements

Civil Mediation Council to establish independent standard-setting body

Mandatory mediation commences for Small Claims

Proposed rule changes regarding the court's power to compel ADR

The UK has signed the Singapore Convention

CEDR Mediation Audit results: The post-pandemic state of civil mediation

Mandatory mediation: Insights from the LCAM-HSF survey

Herbert Smith Freehills recently partnered with the London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation (LCAM) to  survey a cross-section of the dispute …

UK government proposes mandatory mediation in small claims and consults on increased regulation of the mediation industry

Should the UK sign the Singapore Convention? Weighing the issues…