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ADR in Asia – a practical guide to mediation in Hong Kong
We recently published the first article from our recent ADR in Asia Guide, summarising the main ADR processes and their use across Asia. The second …
ADR in Asia - overview of key ADR processes
We previously reported the publication of our ADR in Asia Guide. As well as distilling the results of our client survey on the use of mediation in …
UK: New ADR service for costs disputes
The Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) has launched an ADR service dedicated to the resolution of costs disputes. The service, …
UK: Further guidance on when refusal to mediate may attract costs sanctions
A recent High Court decision has provided a further example of a successful defendant being deprived of a portion of the costs it …
Article published: Mediation for in-house lawyers
Alexander Oddy and Jan O'Neill of Herbert Smith Freehills' London office have published an article in PLC Magazine 'Mediation for In-house …
Upcoming webinar - Making the best use of Dispute Boards
We have previously reported (here) on a recent spate of court decisions in several jurisdictions which examined contractual clauses providing …
Herbert Smith Freehills publishes ADR in Asia Guide
Herbert Smith Freehills' Hong Kong dispute resolution team has launched its first ADR in Asia Guide, featuring a spotlight on mediation in Hong …
Before you leave the mediation - a reminder of the need to be clear whether a settlement agreement is subject to contract
A recent decision of the English High Court has underlined the need for parties who have agreed to settle a dispute to specify very …
Judicial support for dispute adjudication boards
Three separate court decisions in different jurisdictions in recent months have given support to dispute adjudication boards (DABs) as a form …
Herbert Smith Freehills to publish survey on the use of ADR in Asia
To mark the fifth anniversary of the introduction of the Mediation Practice Direction in Hong Kong, Herbert Smith Freehills has recently conducted a …
UK Government announces plans for implementation of the EU ADR Directive and ODR Regulation
The UK Government has announced its plans for implementing the ADR Directive and the ODR Regulation, both of which are aimed at promoting …
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