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NLJ this week: Go to ADR―or else?

15 October 2021
Issue: 7952 / Categories: Legal News , ADR , Mediation , Profession
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Should mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) be compulsory?

In the second article in his series on this topic, solicitor and CEDR mediator Tony Allen reviews the Civil Justice Council report, Compulsory ADR, which was published in June.

Writing in this week’s NLJ, Allen considers some important questions. For example, how might courts approach the question of imposing ADR? What sanctions would they order if ignored? Is it desirable for courts to do this? 

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn Premium Content

Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

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