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Here we help keep you up to date with the latest developments in the world of mediation.


European Contract Awarded to Steve Hindmarsh Ltd.

02 October 2009
We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded our first European contract. The three year contract is for mediation training and services. Director... Read More

In confidence! Revise your mediation agreements - Farm Assist (2) v DEFRA.

17 July 2009
The Civil Mediation Council has issued guidance on revision of confidentiality clauses after mediator priviledge was waived. See the link below which has links to further extensive articles. ... Read More

Workplace Mediation Research

30 June 2009
In a recent news item on standards and regulation within the mediation sector, we commented on the lack of research within workplace mediation. In October 2008 The Economic, Social... Read More

Steve Hindmarsh Ltd secure Civil Mediation Council Registration

01 April 2009
The Civil Mediation Council launched its Workplace Mediation Registration Scheme on the 31st of March 2009. Steve Hindmarsh Ltd was one of the first companies to register. The field... Read More

Should I Stay or Should I Proceed Now: ADR clauses in the news again (Balfour Beatty v Modus Corovest).

26 February 2009
Mediation clauses are under scrutiny again. The push for courts to stay proceedings for ADR brings attention to the careful drafting of mediation clauses and agreements. ... Read More

LSC Funds More Family Mediators

26 February 2009
The Legal Services Commission has awarded 14 mediation services a total of £100,000 to train new family mediators. The money improves access and addresses need for publicly... Read More

CIPD & HSE Survey Stresses Line Manager Conflict Management

19 February 2009
Funded by HSE and IIP, the CIPD´s 4 year research project explores the management behaviour needed to prevent and manage stress at work. Four competencies areas have been identified... Read More

CMC Workplace Mediation - Regulation

30 January 2009
BERR & ACAS are looking to the Civil Mediation Council (CMC) to provide registration and accreditation of the employment and workplace mediation sectors. There has been a long... Read More

Sir Michael Gibbons to speak at ACAS Wales Dispute Resolution Conference

30 January 2009
The conference will throw a spotlight on the endeavours of Michael Gibbons and others to restore the balance in favour of a flexible and simple framework.  The conference is in... Read More

Forty Percent Business Growth for Debt Firm using Mediation

02 January 2009
A specialist debt recovery firm has shifted its focus away from litigation to mediation and says this has resulted in a 40 % increase in turnover. At the heart... Read More