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ADR Group Re-Elected to CMC
15th February 2012: ADR Group have once again been re-elected to the Board of the Civil Mediation Council until 2015
SME Panel Survey on Business to Business Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
7th February 2012: The European Commission is currently examining the operation of Business to Business ADR schemes and have created a brief survey for completion online
ADR Group Appoint New Director of Education & Training
30 January 2012: Rahim Shamji has been appointed as Director of Education & Training due to an increasing demand for mediation education and development programmes in the university sector
CMC Workplace Committee Endorse Minister's Plans
16 December 2011: Plans for resolving disputes in British workplaces given thumbs up
Mnookin Addresses ADR Group Conference
12 December 2011: Professor Robert Mnookin provided the key note address at the annual ADR Group Mediation Conference in Oxford on 6th December 2011
EU Proposal on ADR and ODR Directive & Regulation
30 November 2011: The European Commission published today proposals on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
Government Publishes Resolving Workplace Disputes Consultation Response
25 November 2011: The Government have today published their response to the Resolving Workplace Disputes Consultation.
Annual Conference
06th December 2011: ADR Group's annual mediation conference will take place in Oxford on Tuesday 6th December 2011.
ADR Group Family Mediation Service
05 October 2011: On 1 September ADR Group re-launched its bespoke and highly regarded family mediation service.
National Mediation Online Directory
04 October 2011: The Ministry of Justice has launched a new Civil Mediation Online Directory (CMOD) which has replaced the National Mediation Helpine (NMH)
Bar Council Launches Family Mediation Training
20 September 2011: The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has announced plans to offer family mediation training to barristers in collaboration with ADR Group, via its Member Services department.
ADRg Appointed in Mediation Education Initiative
19 September 2011: ADR Group has secured a second major three year contract to provide specialist mediation education programmes to students at BPP Law School. These programmes form part of a specific educational initiative aimed at the next generati
ADR Group Annual Mediators' Conference 2011
18 August 2011: ADR Group is delighted to announce that Professor Robert Mnookin, Harvard Law School, Harvard University will be the guest speaker at this year’s annual mediators’ conference due to take place at the University of Oxford on Tuesday 6t
UK Government Firmly Backs Mediation
28 June 2011: The Government has launched a new “Dispute Resolution Commitment”, building on the ADR Pledge which was launched in 2001.
Next Door Nightmares
24 June 2011: Sky 1 has commissioned a new factual entertainment series which will bring warring neighbours together in an attempt to resolve ongoing feuds. This new series will follow their journey as the mediators are sent in to try and defuse the
Croatian Investment Trade Mission Meets ADR Group
24 June 2011: On Wednesday 22nd June 2011, ADR Group hosted a delegation of Croatian government officials visiting the UK to explore business development and investment opportunities.
Without Prejudice Privilege - Mediation Documents
22 June 2011: A very interesting case has emerged from Australia where the court was required to consider the setting aside of a mediated settlement agreement that was reached on the basis of false and misleading representations made during the cours
Reform of Legal Aid - Government Response
21 June 2011: The Ministry of Justice published today its response to the consultation on legal aid reform.
New Course for Construction Specialists
28 April 2011: ADR Group, in conjunction with Thomas Telford Training, introduce this new mediator training programme aimed specifically at the construction industry.
Mediation Becomes Mandatory in Family Cases
12 April 2011: David Allison, Chair of Resolution, comments on the interim report on the family justice system.
The Perils of Legal Expenses Insurance
31 March 2011: Following the recent announcement from the Justice Secretary regarding a review of "no win no fee" funding, ADRg have prepared an article highlighting the difficulties of these policies within mediation.
Mediation and Legal Aid in Family Cases
29 March 2011: From April the 6th all couples must attend one mediation session, before continuing their case further.
Appointment of ADR Net Chairman
13 March 2011: ADR Net have recently appointed their new Chairman, Richard Whittingham
Family Mediation Boom
02 March 2011: BBC have today released a further publication in light of the upcoming change to the legislation governing divorce.
Mandatory Mediation in Family Disputes
01 March 2011: On the 14th of February the consultation period for the changes to Legal Aid proposed by the Government closed. From this point forward, divorcing couples will be referred to mediation to sort out most disputes before they are allowed
ADR Group Re-Elected to CMC Board
18 February 2011: Once again, ADR Group received the most votes of all the major mediation organisations in the 2011 Civil Mediation Council Elections
Proposed Workplace Dispute Reforms
15 February 2011: The Civil Mediation Council recently published information on the governments comprehensive review of the employment laws.
Resolving Workplace Disputes: A Consultation
01 February 2011: The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and Tribunals Service have announced a joint consultation outlining the next steps in its comprehensive review of employment laws.
Civil Mediation Council Elections - February 2011
20 January 2011: Since its inception, ADR Group has been at the forefront in supporting the work of the Civil Mediation Council.
Institute of Credit Management and ADR Group
11 January 2011: ADR Group has entered into an agreement to provide specialist mediation services to the Institute of Credit Management (‘ICM’).
ADR Group meet Kofi Annan at Kenyan Conference
02 December 2010: The 2007 general election in Kenya was contested and resulted in a flare up of violence that engulfed the country, taking the political classes by surprise and pushing the Kenyan economy into chaos. In response, the African Union Pa
ADR Group Hosts Japanese Lawyers Association
23 November 2010: ADR Group in close association with the Bristol Law Society recently hosted a delegation of six lawyers for four days from the Shiho-Shoshi Japanese Lawyers Association
George Osborne Spending Review
21 October 2010: GWE Business West has published a release outlining the impact of the cuts and the issues of concern to business following the long awaited spending review announcement.
Code of Conduct for CMC Board Members
23 September 2010: At the fifty-first Board Meeting of the CMC the Codes of Conduct for Board Members and Committee Members were approved.
Mediation in Business West (MiB)
14 September 2010: GWE Business West, in partnership with ADR Group, has formed Mediation in Business West (MiB).
Educating Future Mediators by Lord Neuberger
11 May 2010: At the fourth Civil Mediation Council Annual Conference held in London on 11th May 2010, Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury spoke in depth about mediation as an effective tool in resolving disputes.
ADR Group Merger
06 May 2010: Bristol companies, ADR Group and Mediation at Work have merged to provide an enhanced range of client focused dispute resolution services.
ADR Group and Landmark Chambers
04 March 2010: ADR Group and Landmark Chambers have recently forged a strategic business alliance.
CMC Summary of Sir Rupert Jackson's Review
20 January 2010: The CMC have summarised Sir Rupert Jackson's Review of Civil Litigation Costs report published on Thursday 14th January.
ADR Group and UWE Forge Relationship
07 January 2010: ADR Group have recently entered into an agreement to work in conjunction with UWE for the delivery of specialist mediation training programmes.
Halliwells Hosts Mediation Masterclass
26 November 2009 : Halliwells LLP hosted a meeting of experienced mediators in Manchester recently. The event was attended by over 20 mediators from the North West and was chaired by Quentin Smith, an ADR Group mediators who has successfully mediated
ADRg MD appointed President of Bristol Law Society
26 November 2009: ADR Group Managing Director, Michael Lind is appointed as the President of the Bristol Law Society, the oldest law society in England originally formed in 1770.
ADRg, 39 Essex Street, Nabarro LLP Launch Report
24 November 2009: g in association with 39 Essex Street and Nabarro LLP have recently launched a report highlighting the lack of mediation in Judicial Reviews by Local Authorites.
Key Bristol Business People Talk Mediation
20 October 2009: When Fred Goodwin left RBS with his huge pension intact the government tried to hold him to account in the "court of public opinion". Would mediation have been a better option? Insider's Panel gathered to see how mediation can help i
ADR Group Trainer Receives International Award
07 October 2009: Henry Brown, one of ADR Group’s most experienced and accomplished trainers has been honoured with an award by the Danish Mediation Institute in recognition of his mediation training skills.
ADR Group Pays Tribute to Mediation Legend
02 October 2009: Former ADR Group mediator, David Shapiro passed away today after a short illness. He will be greatly missed by all in the mediation community.
London Anniversary Roadshow Event
29 September 2009: ADR Group recently held their oversubscribed 20 year anniversary economic roadshow talk for ADR Group mediators and business professionals at Middle Temple, London.
CMC Online Survey
21 September 2009: ADR Group as a member of the Civil Mediation Council are keen to ascertain your views on various issues of policy and principle. Attached below is a link to a survey the CMC are conducting as part of a major ongoing consultation ex
IBA Conference Madrid 2009
16 September 2009: ADR Group's MD, Michael Lind is speaking about dispute resolution around the world at this years prestigious IBA Conference in Madrid from 4th to 9th October.
London Mediator Masterclass Full
15 September 2009: ADR Group's Mediator Masterclass being hosted by Phillip Howell-Richardson in London is now full. For those who wished to attend this event, a reserve list is in operation.
Institute of Civil Engineers Mediation Training
28 July 2009: As an introduction to early dispute resolution in the workplace, ADR Group recently presented a half day Mediation Skills Training programme
Farm Assist -v- DEFRA
25 June 2009: The recent case of Farm Assist -v- DEFRA to consider whether a witness statement requiring a mediator to give evidence should be upheld will have a considerable impact on the impartiality of the process of mediation as the Court found t
New Resolving Commercial disputes service
12 June 2009: The ICAEW and ADR Group have joined together to launch a "resolving commercial disputes" mediation service that brings together a highly-qualified and experienced panel of eminent professionals from the legal and accountancy profession.
ICAEW and ADR Group form an Alliance
05 May 2009: ICAEW and ADR Group launch joint commercial dispute resolution service
UK Government Publish the Annual Results of their ADR Pledge for 2007/08
22 April 2009: 22 April 2009 : A summary of the seventh annual report announcing the results of the last year were recently published by the Ministry of Justice
Workplace Mediation Changes
01 April 2009: With effect from 6th April 2009, the Government has repealed the Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedures
ADR Group's Japanese Trade Mission
09 March 2009: Two of Japan's leading mediation companies recently invited ADR Group on a trade mission to discuss international ADR developments and the role of the legal profession in resolving disputes.
The Third Civil Mediation Council National Conference
01 March 2009: For the first time, the Civil Mediation Council National Conference, will be taking place in London. Scheduled to proceed on the 14th May, the event will be held at the prestige facilities of Plaisterers' Hall, One London Hall, London.
Upholding Mediation Standards
01 March 2009: ADR Group is delighted to announce that they have been re-elected to the Board of the Civil Mediation Council (CMC) following the recent CMC election and their Chairman Richard Schiffer has been re-appointed Treasurer for the CMC.
R Net Limited Appoint New Board Members
01 March 2009: ADR Net Limited is delighted to announce the recent appointment of Jonathan Lloyd-Jones (senior partner of Blake Lapthorn) as chairman of ADR Net together with the appointment of three new Directors to ADR Net following their election
Economic Uncertainly Sees Record Number
09 February 2009: Recent economic figures published indicate that 23 percent of people in the UK, were finding their current level of debt 'unmanageable'. The Bank of England underestimated the severity of the current financial crisis, according to i
ADR Net Limited Elections
02 February 2009: The elections for new members of the Board of ADR Net Limited started today. The Election Statements of all eight candidates and the required voting forms have been forwarded to all members and can also be downloaded.
Civil Mediation Council - 2009 Consultation
30 January 2009: Sir Henry Brooke, Chairman of the Civil Mediation Council and invited guest speaker at the 8th Annual ADR Group Conference in Oxford on 11th December 2008, announced at the Conference that the CMC had launched a Consultation Process
"Economy is like watching a train crash in slow motion" says UK top Economist at ADR Group's 2008 Conference
19 January 2009: ADR Group recently held the Annual Mediators’ Conference at the Saïd Business School, which was followed in the evening by a gala dinner at the Bodleian Library, Oxford (an event always widely attended by members).
RICS Sign up to New Workplace Mediation Service Launched by ADR Group
11 December 2008: The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the leading property professional body, signed up as the first major partner of ADR Group’s new dedicated workplace mediation service.
HR Update Mediation: an employer's guide
25 September 2008: A helpful and informative guide is now available to provide employers with information to help them charter the difficult waters of managing employee conflict.
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