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Report on the use of ADR in employment disputes
The Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) has issued a report examining the potential for greater use to be made of ADR in employment disputes. The …
The role of mediation in the resolution of Belt and Road Initiative disputes
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has gained huge momentum of late, with governments, companies and lawyers keen to maximise the many …
EU Parliament Resolution on the implementation of the Mediation Directive
The EU Parliament has adopted a Resolution on the implementation of the EU Mediation Directive (2008/52/EC), containing recommendations aimed …
Global Pound Conference series - new online voting system now open
The Global Pound Conference (GPC) series concluded on 6 July, with the final conference held at the Guildhall in London. This landmark project …
Apology legislation passed in Hong Kong – what does it mean for you
On 13 July, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed a law (the Apology Law) intended to facilitate the resolution of civil disputes in the territory. The …
CJEU holds that mandatory mediation is not inherently precluded by EU law
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has concluded that national legislation imposing mandatory mediation as a pre-condition to …
Global Pound Conference Hong Kong - a mandate for change
Hong Kong's status as a leading international dispute resolution hub is well-known. It enjoys a strong, independent judiciary as well as world class …
High Court decision potentially extends exceptions to without prejudice protection
In a recent decision, the High Court has found that documents relating to negotiations regarding recoverable litigation costs had to be disclosed to a …
Court of Appeal sends further message on mediation: Don't drag your heels in arranging it
A recent Court of Appeal decision is the latest instance of the court expressly sending a message to litigants confirming what it expects of them …
Advocate General Opinion on the Consumer ADR Directive and compulsory mediation
In a case referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) by the Italian courts, an Advocate General opinion has been issued …
Mediation in Hong Kong and the Global Pound Conference: article published
Julian Copeman, May Tai and Anita Phillips discuss their client research and the outputs of the recent Global Pound Conference to assess what is required …
ADR in Asia Pacific: Spotlight on Indonesia
The third edition of our ADR in Asia Pacific Guide spotlights alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Indonesia. We summarise the state of play in …
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