Dispatch - Alternative Dispute Resolution

Ericsson AB v EADS Defence and Security Systems Ltd
Issue 113 - November 2009 (click to download pdf)

Did the terms of the contract mean that the fact that one party had elected to mediate prevented it from commencing an adjudication?

Corby Group Litigation v Corby District Council
Issue 111 - September 2009 (click to download pdf)

Was the Council's refusal to mediate justified?

Ardentia Ltd v British Telecommunications plc
Issue 98 - August 2008 (click to download pdf)

Had the parties followed their own contractual dispute resolution procedure?

Owen Pell Ltd v Bindi (London) Ltd
Issue 97 - July 2008 (click to download pdf)

Was the expert determination valid and binding

Earl of Malmesbury & Others v Strutt & Parker
Issue 95 - May 2008 (click to download pdf)

What are the potential consequences of a party taking a wholly unreasonable stance during a mediation?

Lobster Group Ltd v Heidelberg Graphic Equipment Ltd & Anr
Issue 94 - April 2008 (click to download pdf)

Can a party seek security for the costs of pre-action activities including mediation?

Nigel Witham Ltd v Smith & Anr
Issue 92 - February 2008 (click to download pdf)

When is the best time to mediate?