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Two years into the ADR reforms, John McElroy & Dr Kirstie Imber examine the boundary between reasonable resistance & costly non-engagement

Refusing mediation need not trigger a costs penalty, but litigators must justify their position

James Glaysher explores the use of arbitration material in open court

Poorly drafted dispute resolution clauses can trigger litigation before the real dispute is even addressed

Masood Ahmed & Alperen Dogan discuss how the courts will treat vague, poorly worded & incomplete dispute resolution clauses

4PB chambers has announced the 2026 winner of its Alan Inglis Memorial Essay Prize, now in its third year

The rise of non-court dispute resolution in family law is a necessity, not a trend, writes Kate Stovold

Non-court dispute resolution is no longer an alternative in family law—it is rapidly becoming the norm

Charlotte Perry, winner of 4PB's Alan Inglis essay competition 2026, explores the potential of NCDR in LGBTQ+ family law disputes

The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme, which gives separating families £500 of mediation, has been extended for another year

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

NEWS

Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

NLJ this week: Pro bono’s silver lining

Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

NLJ this week: Wrong expert, costly exit

Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues

NLJ this week: Discounted damages, different costs

A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims