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Procedural Rules in Commercial Mediation in England

Are There Rules Governing the Mediation Procedure? If Not, What Is the Typical Procedure Before and During the Hearing? In England, commercial mediation is widely recognised as a flexible and efficient alternative to litigation or arbitration. Unlike adjudicative...

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Mediation Procedure in the United Kingdom: A Guide

Mediation has become a widely used method of resolving disputes in the United Kingdom, particularly in commercial contexts. It offers a structured yet flexible approach, allowing parties to negotiate settlements outside of the courtroom. This blog post outlines the...

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Enforceability of mediation clauses

Is a dispute resolution clause providing for mediation enforceable? What is the legal basis for enforceability? A dispute resolution clause that provides for mediation is enforceable in principle provided that the usual legal requirements of contract law are met....

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Mediation: Introduction

Mediation is the most popular of a range of dispute resolution methods covered by ADR. The terminology here can be somewhat confusing. Some say that ADR stands for ‘alternative dispute resolution’ (ie, an alternative to traditional litigation and arbitration); others...

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Mediation – Continuing on a Roll at Pace in England & Wales

Following the handing down of the ground-breaking judgment by the Court of Appeal in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council on 29 November 2023, which removed a long-standing thorn in the side of mediation, positive developments continue to roll out at pace...

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