Seminar: Mediating public sector disputes in 2024 - Opportunities & challenges

Traditionally, the public sector has been slow to exploit mediation to resolve its disputes.However the Ministry of Justice is introducing mandatory mediation, and digital justice is on the horizon. In addition the decision inChurchillhas given the green light to an increased encouragement of mediation and other forms of ADR by the courts.Is it time for the public sector to embrace negotiated dispute resolution more fully?Our expert panel of mediators and public sector litigators will consider the opportunities and challenges that mediation presents for public sector dispute resolution.

Venue:

Blackstone Chambers, Temple, London, EC4Y 9BW, or online

When:

Wednesday, 24th April 2024, 5pm registration, 5:15pm start followed by a drinks reception.

Chair:

Mark Shaw KC of IPOS Mediation

and Blackstone Chambers

Panellists:

Harry Spurr of IPOS Mediation

Lord Burnett of Maldon, Blackstone Chambers and Lord Chief Justice (2017 - 2023)

Susanna McGibbon, The Treasury Solicitor, Government Legal Department

Iain Miller, Kingsley Napley

You can sign up using the link below. Please include if you will be attending in person or virtually. We hope you can join us!