ADR & Mediation

Articles

5 Jan 2024

Mediation and the impact of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Fiona Cain and Charlotte Mullis dissect the recent ruling by the Court of Appeal

4 Dec 2023

Unmasking fraud in arbitration: the Nigerian $11bn case study

A landmark English Court ruling highlights the necessity of court oversight in international arbitration cases

23 Nov 2023

Evolution, not revolution: the Law Commission’s recommendations for reform of the Arbitration Act 1996

Adam Tahsin and Marius B. Gass discuss the Law Commission’s key recommendations and their likely impact on arbitration in England and Wales

14 Nov 2023

Privy Council's approach to arbitration in shareholder disputes

The board emphasises the importance of arbitration in resolving shareholder disputes and the court's role in this context

11 Nov 2023

SJ Interview: Hannah Ambrose

Hannah Ambrose is an international arbitration partner at Herbert Smith Freehills. She talks to Solicitors Journal about her practice and the Law Commission's recent proposals to update the Arbitration Act 1996

23 Oct 2023

The Law Society’s new green paper on reforming civil justice

Fiona Rutherford shares her views on the Law Society’s new green paper ‘Proposals for a 21st Century Justice System’ and how the proposed reforms relate to the work carried out by JUSTICE

6 Oct 2023

English Arbitration Act: Law Commission's progressive amendments

The Law Commission proposes vital changes to the English Arbitration Act of 1996, bolstering London's stance in international arbitration

3 Oct 2023

Why civil mediation is the smarter choice than pressing for your day in court

Stephanie Miers looks at the pros and cons of mediation vs. court, ahead of plans to make mediation compulsory for civil claims up to £10,000