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    IPOS Spotlight on: Michael Cover

    Michael Cover has been a full-time mediator since 2008. He was accredited as a mediator by CEDR in 2002 and now practises full-time as an Accredited Mediator and Chartered Arbitrator.

    11th December 2023
  • Article

    Art disputes – NFTs are heading for court

    The theme of LIDW was “Adapting to a changing world” and this motif was picked up by Rebecca asking each of the speakers to address “what’s new and what’s to come?” regarding resolving art related disputes.

    11th December 2023
    Written by Rebecca Attree
  • Blog

    How compelling is ADR? The Court of Appeal’s latest flirtation with mediation.

    Headlines are proclaiming Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416 as a landmark decision on the English court’s embrace of ADR.

    5th December 2023
    Written by Charles Gordon
  • Blog

    Court of Appeal hears appeal in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil

    Last week the Court of Appeal heard the long-awaited appeal in this leapfrog appeal from the County Court.  Beverley Vara wrote about the issues in dispute in this article earlier this year.

    15th November 2023
    Written by Henrietta Jackson-Stops
  • Article

    IPOS Spotlight on: Mark Shaw KC

    This month IPOS turns its spotlight on Mark Shaw KC. Mark is recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK as a leading silk in professional disciplinary & regulatory law, administrative & public law, environmental law, civil liberties & human rights law and information & data protection law.

    15th November 2023
  • Blog

    What do business clients desire from their mediator?

    Above all else, business clients desire a mediator who understands the intricacies of commercial disputes and the broader business context. A mediator's ability to comprehend the specific industry, regulatory landscape, and economic considerations is paramount.

    14th November 2023
    Written by Mark Linnell
  • Article

    IPOS Spotlight on: Liz Rivers

    Liz is one of the few senior mediators in the UK who specialises exclusively in workplace disputes. With a diverse background in law, executive coaching and psychotherapy, she brings a unique blend of skills to the mediation process.

    25th October 2023
  • Article

    Mediating insurance coverage disputes

    I have been mediating insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes for the last ten years, having practised in that field for many years before that. Forget the idea that these disputes are dry as dust. They are often combined with a disputed underlying third-party claim, contested quantum, and b...

    24th October 2023
    Written by Charles Gordon
  • Blog

    A Moment on Mediation - Podcast by Harry Spurr

    Listen to Harry Spurr’s latest ultra-short podcast episode in his series A Moment on Mediation, offering offering insights into conflict resolution.

    27th September 2023
  • Article

    IPOS Spotlight on: Henrietta Jackson-Stops

    Formerly a litigator at Allen & Overy and subsequently, a lawyer for the Government Legal Department, Henrietta has a wide degree of experience in public international law, international and investor-state arbitration, public law and all general commercial matters including commercial contracts,...

    27th September 2023
  • Article

    IPOS Spotlight on: Jon Lang

    IPOS are delighted to turn the spotlight this month on to Jon Lang. Jon is one of the most sought-after commercial mediators in the UK. He became a full-time mediator in May 2005, having spent almost 20 years as a solicitor in private practice, the last six as a partner in the disputes group of ...

    17th August 2023
  • Article

    How to prepare for mediation

    Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have agreed to turn to mediation to settle a long-running dispute, but what's the route to a successful resolution?

    15th August 2023
    Written by Arabella Murphy
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