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Michael Fletcher considers the impact & reach of the Singapore Convention on Mediation

The Singapore Mediation Convention: thoughts from the front line

Ministers and senior officials from more than 50 countries will gather in Singapore next week to support a new international treaty on mediation.
James South marks a mediation milestone— the signing of the Singapore Convention—and predicts an increased uptake in mediation
The number of court disputes between divorcing couples over money has risen 20% to 3,176 cases in the past year.

Bryan Clark reflects on oversupply in the market & commends the Civil Justice Council proposals for change

Mediators will be pleased to find judges taking the broad view of ‘without prejudice’ privilege, says Tony Allen

David Burrows looks ahead & shares his manifesto for change

Tim Wallis introduces a new kid on the mediation block—the AFM Register of Mediators

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Pillsbury—Lord Garnier KC

Pillsbury—Lord Garnier KC

Appointment of former Solicitor General bolsters corporate investigations and white collar practice

Hall & Wilcox—Nigel Clark

Hall & Wilcox—Nigel Clark

Firm strengthens international strategy with hire of global relations consultant

Slater Heelis—Sylviane Kokouendo & Shazia Ashraf

Slater Heelis—Sylviane Kokouendo & Shazia Ashraf

Partner and associate join employment practice

NEWS
Intellectual property lawyers have expressed disappointment a ground-breaking claim on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) ended with no precedent being set
Two separate post-implementation reviews are being held into the extension of fixed recoverable costs for personal injury claims and the whiplash regime
Legal executives can apply for standalone litigation practice rights, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed, in a move likely to offset some of the confusion caused by Mazur
Delays in the family court in London and the south east are partly due to a 20% shortage of judges, Sir Andrew McFarlane, president of the Family Division, has told MPs
Entries are now open for the 2026 LexisNexis Legal Awards, celebrating achievement and innovation in the law across 24 categories
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