Blake Lapthorn solicitors’ BL Resolve team has complied a list of mediation articles to keep you up-to-date with topical issues and mediation-related news.

Please click on the links below to view the articles in full.

what does the Dispute Resolution Commitment actually mean?

22 Jul 2011

Our BL Resolve team considers the issue by the MoJ in June of a new Dispute Resolution Commitment for government departments and agencies and asks whether government departments will be seen as a 'soft touch'.

mediation update - February

28 Feb 2011

This month's update covers: compulsory workplace mediation, use of mediation speeds up resolution of family cases and changes to the CPR to implement the Mediation Directive.

the cost of winning...

23 Feb 2011

Our BL Resolve team considers why, more often than not, any form of mediation is regarded as a sign of weakness rather than a sensible first step.

family disputes and the use of mediation

04 Feb 2011

Our Family team considers the sea change in the approach to family disputes that signals the far greater use of mediation in the future.

mediation update - January

24 Jan 2011

This month's update covers: mediation of internet disputes, BL Resolve's mediation in planning seminar, Local authorities look to mediation to resolve disputes, EU Directive on Mediation and is an ombudsman an arbitrator?

Also click on the link for more information on the costs risk of refusing alternative dispute resolution.

For further information or to book please contact our BL Resolve co-ordinators Nicola Viggers on 023 8085 7346, or Joanna Henshaw on 023 8085 7103 or email resolve@bllaw.co.uk.