ADR & Mediation

Articles

Mediation: The question is not if, but when

Refusing to engage with ADR has significant risks, irrespective of merits or another party's conduct, warn Richard Foss and Katherine Pymont

Principles for an effective seat in international commercial arbitration

CIArb discusses the importance of creating a point of reference for international arbitration and the challenges facing the organisation in future

Human rights weren't infringed, Supreme Court rules in Coventry

Decision a 'common sense victory for creditors,' say insolvency practitioners

Personal injury mediation: Time for a change?

Although the use of mediation in PI cases is low, failure to comply with a request to mediate a claim can come at a considerable cost, says Andrew Lilley

Encouraging negotiation without lawyers

New legislation is expanding the use of ADR in disputes between consumers and traders. What will this mean for lawyers and for the parties involved, asks Geoffrey Simpson-Scott

ADR: Alternative or preferred form of dispute resolution?

Firms need a cost-effective way of helping clients avoid high court fees, explains Georgina Squire

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators announces appointment of regional director for Far East and Australasia

CIArb is delighted to announce the appointment of Camilla Godman

Pulling at the lead

Consent remains at the heart of arbitration law, but the concept has had to become more elastic as the dispute resolution procedure has evolved into new areas, says Henry Byam-Cook