The 2016 Christmas Experiences of the Experienced Mediator
Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year”… for singers! I have just sung Handel’s “Messiah” and I am now on to “Vivaldi Gloria” [Read more]
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The importance of the lawyer’s role
In the majority of mediations I undertake, both parties are represented by solicitors. Sometimes, Counsel will be present as well. By and large, having both [Read more]
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Making the Cake Bigger in Commercial Mediation Work
The idea of ‘adding value’ to a settlement to achieve agreement is not a new one. It can work wonderfully well when a Mediator/Solicitor is [Read more]
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Settled in 3 hours
3 hours may sound like a long time but, in mediation, that time can pass very quickly. One of the most popular services we [Read more]
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The long term effects of litigation
In my everyday life as a solicitor and mediator, I often reflect on the cases I have litigated for my clients in the past. I [Read more]
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How a simple introduction made such a difference
Earlier this year, I mediated a landlord and tenant dispute between individuals, relating to a retail property. The mediation was booked under our 3 hour [Read more]
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It’s NOT an April fool! There will be no Legal Aid for most divorcing clients after 1st April 2013
This document is aimed primarily at referring solicitors. It explains the process called Help with Family Mediation and outlines the amounts family solicitors can claim for [Read more]
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We’ll give you one simple way to retain your divorce & litigation clients after April 2013… send them to us
The reality is that from April 2013, some of your clients may not be able to afford the cost of court proceedings. APRIL 2013; THE [Read more]