It pays to explore alternative ways
Clark, Louise
It pays to explore alternative ways - 2006 - Estates Gazette (0639) 30 September 2006, 179(1) .
Question and answer style article looking at what mediation is and whether it is compulsory. "Can a refusal to mediate be penalised?" explains that parties cannot be ordered to mediate and highlights situations when mediation can be refused. However, warns that a refusal can be penalised in costs if deemed unreasonable. "How should I prepare for mediation?" emphasises the need to collect relevant documents, prepare a position statement, carefully identify the client's objectives, explain the mediation process, and look at solutions beyond the scope of litigation.
England and Wales--1543-
It pays to explore alternative ways - 2006 - Estates Gazette (0639) 30 September 2006, 179(1) .
Question and answer style article looking at what mediation is and whether it is compulsory. "Can a refusal to mediate be penalised?" explains that parties cannot be ordered to mediate and highlights situations when mediation can be refused. However, warns that a refusal can be penalised in costs if deemed unreasonable. "How should I prepare for mediation?" emphasises the need to collect relevant documents, prepare a position statement, carefully identify the client's objectives, explain the mediation process, and look at solutions beyond the scope of litigation.
England and Wales--1543-