Private & confidential [Insert name and address of other party's solicitors] [Insert date] Dear [insert organisation name] [Insert case heading]—ADR Notice We refer to...
[Insert name and address of other party's solicitors] [Insert date] Dear [insert organisation name] [Insert case heading]—ADR Notice Our respective clients have failed to...
Note: This Practice Note is of largely historical interest. In January 2010 Lord Justice Jackson published his Review of Civil litigation Costs: Final Report, see...
This Practice Note considers how to find and choose a mediator. It raises issues such as the mediation clause, drafting the mediation agreement, conflict of interest and...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be affected by the guidance issued by the Civil Mediation Council (CMC)...
It is clear that an unreasonable refusal to mediate or engage in some other form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process may well render a party liable to costs...
This Practice Note addresses the court’s power to encourage resolution through the ADR mechanism of mediation. The leading case is Halsey v Milton Keynes. The principles...
This Practice Note considers: • the basis of your obligations with regard to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) generally • your obligations with regard to advising...
PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL [Insert name and address of client] [Insert date] Dear [Insert name of client] [insert case heading] This letter sets out a summary of what you can...
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)—method of resolving disputes other than by litigation or arbitration ADR clause/notice—a clause in a contract which provides for ADR...
ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. The provisions in this Practice Note came to an end on Monday 31 March 2014 when the second...
What is mediation? Mediation is one of the most recognised and common forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It is a form of assisted ADR in the sense that there...
In readiness for the mediation, it is usual for the parties to prepare a number of documents which are to be provided to the mediator (and all parties) prior to the...
Confidentiality is particularly important in the context of mediation to enable parties to participate fully. Mediations are covered by two different levels of...
The opening presentations will be made by each party in a joint meeting at the beginning of the mediation, for further detail of how mediations may progress see Practice...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be affected by the guidance issued by the Civil Mediation Council (CMC)...
What is the Mediation Service? The Mediation Service is defined in CPR 26.4A(3) as meaning the Small Claims Mediation Service. This is a service operated by Her Majesty’s...
This Practice Note sets out the key steps in the mediation process from before, setting the scene at the mediation, private meetings during the mediation, possible...
This Practice Note covers how to initiate a mediation. It considers contractual disputes where the contract contains a mediation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR)...