A battle of wills

April 11th, 2010

Sally Williams confirms in her article in Daily Telegraph Magazine, Saturday 10th April 2010,the recent experience of North West Mediation Solutions of the high level of challenges by family members  to the last wills and testaments of loved ones – over 50% of the mediations… Read more

Good practice or MAL??

February 18th, 2010

The questions being raised both here and in the USA around dispute resolution are:
 
·         Mediation, should it be considered before and instead of litigation?
 
There is a push from the clients … looking for rapid and effective dispute resolution,” says Richard Naimark,… Read more

Best practice - “without prejudice” and “confidentiality”.

November 2nd, 2009

“Without Prejudice” and Confidentiality:
Best practice advice to clients on the meaning of these terms.
 
Your client contacts you as her solicitor regarding an impending settlement meeting. It has not yet been decided whether it will be a mediation or a joint settlement meeting.… Read more

Preparing for mediation

June 12th, 2009

Q.  I’ve not been involved in mediation before, what is your first
recommendation?
A.  The first part of this answer may seem obvious:

know your case inside out;
the 2nd is – know your opponent’s case inside out.
All of which means:
Which facts are… Read more

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