by Stephen G Anderson LL.B | Sep 15, 2015 | Mediators & Others
You’re a busy lawyer. You get a phone call put through from reception. It’s a new enquiry. After a few minutes it’s clear that it’s potentially a matter for mediation. So what do you do? You explain that they should get in touch with a mediator...
by Stephen G Anderson LL.B | Sep 15, 2015 | Mediators & Others
More than 50% of our clients don’t have lawyers when they start their mediation. Typically, this isn’t a problem until a mediation agreement is reached. Then, they need lawyers to help them turn their mediation agreement into a court order. They ask us...
by Stephen G Anderson LL.B | May 13, 2014 | Mediators & Others
A patient goes to the doctor with chest pains. The patient thinks they have a heart problem, and expects to be referred to a cardiologist. It turns out they have gastroesophageal reflux disease, and are recommended an over-the-counter antacid. Most people going...
by Stephen G Anderson LL.B | May 8, 2014 | Mediators & Others
67% of UK adults have heard of mediation but not used it. Very few people who come to me understand mediation. Much like at school when the teacher would say ‘So who knows what Pythagorus is?’ and the class would stare absentmindedly, our clients often...
by Stephen G Anderson LL.B | May 6, 2014 | Mediators & Others
A lot of us have been in the horrible situation of going to the doctor and expecting bad news, only to be told that “Your condition is entirely treatable.” The feeling of relief is almost as satisfying as getting rid of the underlying problem. Focus on...
by Stephen G Anderson LL.B | Apr 22, 2014 | Mediators & Others
Using initiative is something we’re encouraged to do from a young age. Sometimes, using initiative requires a degree of selflessness, which means by-passing the opportunity for personal gain for the greater good. We’d love to be able to help everybody, but...
