FAMILY SEPARATION  – TWO CHILDREN OR THREE?

FAMILY SEPARATION – TWO CHILDREN OR THREE?

A marriage has broken up. There are three children aged – 7, 4 and four months. There are assets but not large. The husband is a self-employed accountant with average means. The wife took in part-time work until the birth of the baby. You have accepted the appointment...
BIAS IN OPERATION DO YOU ACT OR DO YOU GO MUTE?

BIAS IN OPERATION DO YOU ACT OR DO YOU GO MUTE?

Bias in arbitration comes in many guises – sometimes it is apparent and sometimes it is unconscious and when it comes what do you, as Chair of the Tribunal does? Actually, it is a big question and, if you leave it because it makes you feel “awkward”, you are not doing...
PARTIES THAT WONT PARTICIPATE

PARTIES THAT WONT PARTICIPATE

You have accepted an appointment as a mediator in a dispute between directors who have fallen out. There are three directors – two on one side and one on the other. The dispute is proceeding to court. There is a requirement to mediate. Your terms of appointment have...