ADR Notes

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer relaunches ADR Practical Guides and Conflict Management Toolkit

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.

London International Disputes Week 2026 (1-5 June) – Tradition, Trust and Transformation

Mediation and expert determination at PMAC - the UPC's Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre

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

Court of Appeal finds expert's determination not manifestly in error

The decision confirms that the general test for "manifest error" applies to questions of contractual interpretation whether or not they involve …

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

South Africa's move towards mandatory mediation

Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation signed in Hong Kong

Convention signed by 33 founding members establishes first intergovernmental organisation dedicated to mediation

High Court finds parties not bound by expert determination which contained manifest errors

Lady Chief Justice floats possible new London Dispute Resolution Committee and Mediation Council