Parties in money claims up to the value of £10,000 must take part in a free one-hour mediation appointment, provided by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Small Claims Mediation Service
For the latest on Hague 19 and the mediation rollout across disputes great and small, turn to former district judge Stephen Gold’s ‘Civil way’ column in this week’s NLJ
From 22 May, the use of mediation will be compulsory for all parties who issue a claim for less than £10,000, HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has said
Practical advice for lawyers on the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) changes coming in later this month is on offer in this week’s NLJ
Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil [2023] was a gamechanger for mediation and its ramifications continue to rumble, as noted in this week’s NLJ by family law solicitor-advocate and NLJ columnist David Burrows
Charity strengthens leadership as national Pro Bono Week takes place
Dual-qualified partner joins London disputes practice
Transactions practice welcomes partner in London office