James South
Chief executive
James South, chief executive, senior consultant & mediator, Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (www.cedr.com).
Chief executive
James South, chief executive, senior consultant & mediator, Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (www.cedr.com).
Widespread use of mediation could make a valuable contribution to resolving many disputes before the county courts: James South suggests thinking big to reap its rewards
James South marks a mediation milestone— the signing of the Singapore Convention—and predicts an increased uptake in mediation
James South predicts that the demand for mediation is about to soar
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