John Sturrock, chief executive of Core Solutions Group, discusses the growth of mediation in practice in light of the current economic climate.  He says: "In the current economic climate, the availability of mediation as a viable, tested means of helping many people and businesses to resolve disputes relatively quickly, with the associated cost, time, commercial and relationship benefits that regularly result, is likely to lead to its greater use in Scotland. In this and other jurisdictions, the evidence is emerging of a strong drive by clients to cut or avoid dispute risks and costs, just as they seek efficiency in other areas."

Med-Arb an English Perspective

by Jon Lang

Med-Arb is one of those hybrid processes that is often talked about in England but little practised. Given the issues raised, its lack of use is perhaps not surprising. This paper looks at some of these issues from a legal and practical perspective.

Jon Lang is a member of In Place of Strife, The Mediation Chambers.