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UK: CEDR launches seventh biennial Mediation Audit
The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) is inviting interested parties in the UK to take part in its Mediation Audit 2016. …
Arbitration and ADR in employment disputes
The Employment Lawyers' Association (ELA) has established an Arbitration and ADR Group to consider the level of interest in arbitration to resolve …
Court of Appeal decision endorses broad view of without prejudice protection
The Court of Appeal has held that discussions between a defendant's solicitor and a claimant litigant in person were or ought to have been seen …
UK: Interim report published in Civil Courts Structure Review
An important judicial report has been published examining the need for changes to the court structure and processes for civil justice in England and …
European Mediation and ADR Guide published
The International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR) has released its new European Mediation & ADR Guide, designed to …
Updated CEDR model documents and rules
The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) has updated all of its main model mediation documents and rules. The updated documents …
New ADR consumer information obligations apply from today
From today, almost all UK businesses selling goods or services to consumers in the EU need to comply with new requirements to provide consumers with …
UK: Supreme Court clarifies time limits for court proceedings following adjudication
We previously reported (here) on the Court of Appeal's decision in Aspect Contracts (Asbestos) Ltd v Higgins Construction …
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 …
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 …
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