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    New Approaches to Environmental Harm

    The commercial mediator who walks into an environmental restorative justice meeting might find the process familiar and at the same time unfamiliar – and even a little unnerving.

    20th May 2026
    Written by Lawrence Kershen KC
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    Cognitive biases and how they affect mediation

    The mental shortcuts known as cognitive biases often play a role in mediation; which are the most damaging, and what should you do to moderate their impact?

    10th May 2026
  • Blog

    Breathing Space

    As working from home becomes less common and the pressure on office meeting room increases, mediating parties sometimes struggle for suitable accommodation.

    26th April 2026
    Written by Patrick Walker
  • Blog

    Critical Thinking in Mediation, Business and Life

    Would it interest or even shock you to know, how mistakenly confident we are in our own thinking?

    26th March 2026
    Written by Jane Gunn
  • Blog

    Satellite Litigation brings Petitioner Down to Earth

    This case is a striking example of how personal grievance, if left unchecked, can escalate into a sustained harassment campaign — and how the court responds when commercial warfare crosses the legal line.

    25th February 2026
    Written by Tim Hardy
  • Blog

    Leonardo da Vinci and the importance of mediation confidentiality

    When can mediation discussions be disclosed? Arabella Murphy explores the limits of mediation confidentiality.

    28th January 2026
    Written by Arabella Murphy
  • Blog

    Gandalf & Prospero's Imaginary Dialogue: The Dance Of Risk And Reward

    In a bustling coffee shop, two iconic figures—Gandalf and Prospero—engage in a thought-provoking dialogue about trust, risk, and reward in high-stakes negotiations.

    16th December 2025
    Written by Amanda Bucklow
  • Blog

    Family Business: Mediation’s Role in Securing Legacy.

    Mediation is crucial for family businesses in the UAE and UK. How can it help navigate conflict and strengthen generational ties?

    24th November 2025
    Written by Henrietta Jackson-Stops
  • Blog

    Posturing or Negotiation?

    In his latest blog, Charles Powell explains why real negotiation requires preparation, realism, and meaningful compromise.

    17th November 2025
    Written by Charles Powell
  • Blog

    When Legal Battles Cost More Than Solutions: Bitcoin Dispute Mediation

    Discover why mediation offers the best path to resolve the UK-China Bitcoin dispute involving £5B seized assets.

    11th November 2025
    Written by Henrietta Jackson-Stops
  • Blog

    What Matters Most in Mediation: My Core Values

    Mark Linnell, Commercial Mediator with IPOS since 2007, discusses his core values as a mediator, and the most crucial aspects of mediation.

    23rd October 2025
    Written by Mark Linnell
  • Blog

    Arrival: A Communication Masterclass

    Gill Mansfield explores the power of language and how it can be used to shape perception, trust, and outcomes in mediation.

    15th September 2025
    Written by Gill Mansfield
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