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01 October 2010
Issue: 7435 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Michael Cover UK Register of Mediators

The UK Register of Mediators (UKRM) welcomes mediator and chartered arbitrator, Michael Cover

The UKRM is a non-profit making organisation which exists to meet the needs of both mediators and people wishing to use the services of a mediator. 

Michael has more than 30 years of experience in the field and has been involved in over 100 mediations. He trained as a family and business mediator. His experience of cross-border and cross-cultural disputes and  language abilities equip him to handle sensitive disputes.
 

Issue: 7435 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Clarke Willmott—Matthew Roach

Clarke Willmott—Matthew Roach

Partner joins commercial property team in Taunton office

Farrer & Co—Richard Lane

Farrer & Co—Richard Lane

Londstanding London firm appoints new senior partner

Bird & Bird—Sue McLean

Bird & Bird—Sue McLean

Commercial team in London welcomes technology specialist as partner

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Disputing parties are expected to take part in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), where this is suitable for their case. At what point, however, does refusing to participate cross the threshold of ‘unreasonable’ and attract adverse costs consequences?
When it comes to free legal advice, demand massively outweighs supply. 'Millions of people are excluded from access to justice as they don’t have anywhere to turn for free advice—or don’t know that they can ask for help,' Bhavini Bhatt, development director at the Access to Justice Foundation, writes in this week's NLJ
When an ex-couple is deciding who gets what in the divorce or civil partnership dissolution, when is it appropriate for a third party to intervene? David Burrows, NLJ columnist and solicitor advocate, considers this thorny issue in this week’s NLJ
NLJ's latest Charities Appeals Supplement has been published in this week’s issue
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