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THE SPARKS FLY – EPISODE 3

MEDIATION The Mediator’s meeting with the Residents was always going to be challenging. Should the meeting be with the Chair of the Residents Association [RA]? or with the Committee of the RA (6 members)? or with all the members of the RA numbering 142 people. You do...

THE MEDIATOR PRODS – EPISODE 2

MEDIATION You have been appointed as Mediator by the Council Chief Executive Officer [CEO] and she has informed all interested parties of your appointment including the brother + sister Owners, the local Residents’ Association Chair, the Chair of the Planning...

THE BACKGROUND – EPISODE 1

MEDIATION #208 You have a background in planning law + dispute resolution. You are appointed to mediate a planning dispute by the Chief Executive of a Local Authority. It is a prestigious appointment +, bearing in mind your family outgoings (you and your wife have...

DECISION DAY – EPISODE 5

ARBITRATION #207 Some followers of this column have called it The Agony Column for Arbitrators/Mediators and that is the perspective that I have always adopted. What do I as the dispute resolver do next? What is the right course to adopt? What are the options and more...

MEET DEADLINES – EPISODE 6

Another overlooked issue in the training of arbitrators is about being timely. It impacts on a number of issues in the conduct of an arbitration hearing.

WELL PREPARED OR LAST MINUTE? – EPISODE 5

We have been looking recently at the qualities of an arbitrator and, in particular we have been examining confidentiality, speaking up/talking up previous cases + pre-hearing preparation.

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THE MEDIATOR ACTS EPISODE 6

THE MEDIATOR ACTS EPISODE 6

The Mediator is ready to move from Listening to Acting. But the Mediator is not an Arbitrator.

Graham Perry

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Mr Graham Perry M.A. Cantab FCIArb

Experienced Arbitration Lawyer | China & Chinese Business Affairs | Public Speaker/Lecturer