The Civil Justice Council published a report last week on Compulsory ADR. To read more about this with commentary from our Chief Executive, Nicky Doble, please click here – IM-CompulsoryADR-Article – July 2021 The report examines: What is Compulsory ADR? Can the parties to a civil dispute be required to participate in an ADR process Continue Reading…
After more than 15 years at Independent Mediators and a mediation career spanning 35 years Nicholas Pryor, one of our founding members, will be retiring at the end of June this year. We have felt ourselves very fortunate to have been able to benefit from Nicholas’ unparalleled expertise in our field. Nicholas was a pioneer Continue Reading…
We were delighted to sponsor London International Disputes Week 2021 (LIDW21) which took place last month. The event focused on 16 core sessions and some 70 member and sponsor hosted events, a series of keynote speeches, two fireside chats, and various networking events. LIDW21 increased its participant numbers to over 1,150 individuals from 66 countries Continue Reading…
Our CEO, Nicky Doble, has written a blog for LIDW21 looking at the pros and cons of online mediation; if people will want to stay online when a return to in-person is possible; and the factors to consider for hybrid mediations. Click here to read.
We are delighted to announce that that two of our mediators have been named as ‘Global Elite Thought Leaders’ in Mediation by Who’s Who Legal. Michel Kallipetis QC and Bill Marsh feature on a list of only seven individuals from England in this global publication. This is a magnificent achievement for the team and cements Continue Reading…
“Stepping back from the brink: turning from dispute to settlement” The battle lines are drawn and your client’s case is taking on a life of its own. But what if you want to step off the litigation train and try to settle the case? How do you get your client from “litigation mode” to “settlement Continue Reading…
Michel Kallipetis QC has an article in the April 2021 edition of The Lawyer Monthly Magazine. In the article Michel looks at why it can be in businesses best interest to consider mediation before litigation, stretching further than the costs associated with litigation. He is also asked about the role of counsel at mediation. Click Continue Reading…
Celebrating one year since Stuart Chapman joined Independent Mediators. The members of Independent Mediators were delighted when Stuart Chapman accepted their invitation to join the team with effect from April 2020. Stuart has conducted hundreds of mediations since he began mediating in 2008. His practice fits extremely well with that of Independent Mediators covering, Continue Reading…
Delighted to see Mark Lomas QC and Michel Kallipetis QC listed in Who’s Who Legal: UK Bar – Mediation -Silks 2021. The directory states; ‘The legendary Michel Kallipetis QC is appreciated by market commentators as “a hugely experienced mediator in the market”, with expertise in a broad array of disputes.’ ‘Mark Lomas QC is a Continue Reading…
The members of Independent Mediators are delighted to announce that Jane Player has accepted their invitation to join the team with effect from 1 April 2021. Jane was accredited as a mediator in 2001 but has been mediating as counsel since 1992. Jane’s practice fits extremely well with that of Independent Mediators covering, amongst others, Continue Reading…
Independent Mediators awarded Who's Who Legal Mediation Firm of the Year 2020
15.07.2021
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