News & Publications - Mediation

Successful Outcomes

13th Aug 2010

This summer, so far, Alan Langleben has been appointed as mediator in three cases, and Philippa Dolan and Teresa Cullen in one matter each, with satisfactory outcomes in all instances.

We have held mediations in our offices, which are very well suited for this purpose. In the last week, Alan has been proposed as mediator for three more cases in August, September and October.

We also host an informal group of mediators, Central London Mediators, which we instigated, and have had several very succesful meetings here.

Resolving disputes without litigation

8th Jul 2010

Alan Langleben, Partner and accredited mediator, was involved in another successful mediation this week. Alan acted as mediator in a dispute involving three parties - a supermarket, its landlord and a national charity. The mediation took place on 5 July 2010 and was successfully concluded.

Alan has also been appointed to mediate another property dispute later this month. If you have any questions about the process of mediation, or wish to discuss the appointment of a mediator, please do not hesitate to contact Alan.

Civil Mediation Council

17th May 2010

The Master of the Rolls, Lord Neuberger, in his keynote address to the Civil Mediation Council Annual Conference on 11 May 2010, strongly advocated the use of mediation as a way of resolving disputes. he stated that mediation should be used as a matter of normal practice, equally with litigation and other forms of dispute resolution. He emphasised that education was the key, education of law students, education of practising lawyers and education of judges. He deliberately echoed ... read more

7 reasons not to mediate (and a response) - Alan Langleben

25th Mar 2010

Despite strong words from Judges at all levels in the English judicial system, and despite the recorded success rate of mediations remaining steady between 70% and 80%, the number of mediations taking place (excluding pro bono and small claims matters) has remained remarkably constant over the last several years, after there has been a significant rise this year.

Here are some of the reasons put forward by clients for resisting the suggestion of mediation that I have experienced ... read more

November 2009

10th Nov 2009

 

 
 
After several successful mediations in August/September, we are again appointed to mediate in November and December.
 
Our mediators have established a reputation for their pragmatic and sensible approach.
 

Mediation

9th Sep 2009
 

 

Although August is normally a quiet month, our mediators have been busy in the last few weeks.
 
We were appointed twice in August and successfully mediated two disputes, one re landlord and tenant, the other a family matter.
 
We have also accepted another appointment in September on a property dispute, as well as having been shortlisted on three or four other cases in this period.
 
In September, as solicitors for a property purchaser, we concluded a settlement f... read more