The Canons are quite different from their neighbours. Both are 45ish. He is good looking + exudes confidence.
Mediation
NEIGHBOUR DISPUTES + SECOND HOMES – EPISODE 1
So what is the actual dispute? Is it what you are hearing from the parties or is there an unexpressed agenda which is driving the parties’ passions? Is there A Big Unmentionable?
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THE OVER-ACTIVE PLAINTIFF’S LAWYER – EPISODE 5
COMMENT FOR THE DAY MEDIATION Things are going your way but still some hurdles. Your talk with the parties has gone well. You are discussing settlement. But what about the Plaintiff’s Over-Active Lawyer (POAL). His ego is bruised + which is dangerous. You want him...
THE OVER-ACTIVE PARTY LAWYER EPISODE 4
COMMENT FOR THE DAY MEDIATION Can you get the parties + their lawyers to agree to two simultaneous side-by-side meetings? The first with you + the parties. Second – the 2 lawyers working on the detail. You hope so. It is the way forward. You think hard overnight. What...
THE OVER-ACTIVE PARTY LAWYER – EPISODE #3
COMMENT FOR THE DAY #93MEDIATION The claimant’s lawyer is over-prominent. He is presenting problems, not solutions. Two matters in your favour. First, the parties earlier good commercial relationship. Second, if there is to be a solution, then there is detail...
THE ASSERTIVE LAWYER
COMMENT FOR THE DAY #92 EPISODE 2 MEDIATION You sense you have a problem with the Claimants’ over-active lawyer. He has too much to say. Is it a one-off or a sign of things to come? It’s the latter + the problem is getting bigger, not smaller. Does he have problems...
THE DOMINATING SOLICITOR EPISODE 1
COMMENT FOR THE DAY #91 MEDIATION The scenario. The solicitors representing the two parties to a dispute have advised their clients to pull back from the brink and, instead of going to arbitration, have decided to give mediation a chance. Your appointment as mediator...
THE MANIPULATIVE TRADE ADVOCATE
COMMENT FOR THE DAY. #89 EPISODE 4 You announce the Board’s decision. “Appellants application for 30min preparation time + 1.30hrs for Reply Submission is refused. The Board has considered all relevant circumstances. There is no need for an adjournment to another...
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Mr Graham Perry M.A. Cantab FCIArb
Experienced Arbitration Lawyer | China & Chinese Business Affairs | Public Speaker/Lecturer