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Managing the virtual mediation process: what next for ADR after COVID-19, asks Professor Suzanne Rab

Far from a flash in the pan, support for mediation in health sector disputes is on the rise, reports David Locke

Michael Fletcher considers the impact & reach of the Singapore Convention on Mediation

The Singapore Mediation Convention: thoughts from the front line

Ministers and senior officials from more than 50 countries will gather in Singapore next week to support a new international treaty on mediation.
James South marks a mediation milestone— the signing of the Singapore Convention—and predicts an increased uptake in mediation
The number of court disputes between divorcing couples over money has risen 20% to 3,176 cases in the past year.

Bryan Clark reflects on oversupply in the market & commends the Civil Justice Council proposals for change

Mediators will be pleased to find judges taking the broad view of ‘without prejudice’ privilege, says Tony Allen

David Burrows looks ahead & shares his manifesto for change

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Private wealth and tax team welcomes cross-border specialist as consultant

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

International hospitality and leisure specialist joins corporate team as partner

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Firm appoints head of intellectual property to drive northern growth

NEWS
Talk of a reserved ‘Welsh seat’ on the Supreme Court is misplaced. In NLJ this week, Professor Graham Zellick KC explains that the Constitutional Reform Act treats ‘England and Wales’ as one jurisdiction, with no statutory Welsh slot
The government’s plan to curb jury trials has sparked ‘jury furore’. Writing in NLJ this week, David Locke, partner at Hill Dickinson, says the rationale is ‘grossly inadequate’
A year after the $1.5bn Bybit heist, crypto fraud is booming—but so is recovery. Writing in NLJ this week, Neil Holloway, founder and CEO of M2 Recovery, warns that scams hit at least $14bn in 2025, fuelled by ‘pig butchering’ cons and AI deepfakes
After Woodcock confirmed no general duty to warn, debate turns to the criminal law. Writing in NLJ this week, Charles Davey of The Barrister Group urges revival of misprision or a modern equivalent
Family courts are tightening control of expert evidence. Writing in NLJ this week, Dr Chris Pamplin says there is ‘no automatic right’ to call experts; attendance must be ‘necessary in the interests of justice’ under FPR Pt 25
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