When a UK court stays proceedings to enable mediation to take place and a settlement is reached, the parties may choose to keep the terms of their agreement confidential and not disclose them to the court. This is known as a ‘private settlement.’ In this situation, the parties can request that the court record a …

Halsey v Milton Keynes General NHS Trust is considered a seminal case in the UK regarding the cost consequences of refusing to mediate. In this case, Mrs. Halsey was a patient of Milton Keynes General NHS Trust and had undergone a hip replacement surgery. She later claimed that she had received negligent treatment from the …

In the UK, refusing to mediate can have serious cost consequences for the party who refuses to participate in the process. The courts have consistently emphasised the importance of mediation in resolving disputes and have been willing to impose cost sanctions on parties who unreasonably refuse to engage in mediation. One of the most notable …

Mediation is becoming an increasingly popular method for resolving disputes in the UK. In fact, research has shown that mediation can be a more cost-effective and less time-consuming option than traditional litigation. This is particularly important for the general public and businesses who may not have the resources to engage in lengthy and expensive court …

Mediation is a popular form of alternative dispute resolution in the UK, which involves a neutral third party, known as a mediator, facilitating negotiations between two or more parties to reach a mutually acceptable resolution to their dispute. The outcome of mediation is typically a mediation agreement that outlines the terms of the settlement reached …

Mediation is a popular alternative to traditional litigation as a means of resolving disputes. In the UK, mediation can result in an agreement that is enforceable, but there are certain considerations that parties should be aware of before entering into a mediation agreement. In this blog post, we will explore the enforceability of mediation agreements …

Mediation has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional litigation, with many experts predicting that its use will continue to grow in the future. In this blog post, we will explore the potential impact of mediation on the legal system and cite some research to support these predictions. Increased use of mediation. Research suggests that …

Mediation is increasingly becoming a popular alternative to traditional litigation, and experts predict that its use will continue to grow in the UK and globally. In this blog post, we will explore the potential impact of mediation on the UK legal system and its implications worldwide, citing some research to support these predictions. Increased use …