In recent weeks this Column has focused on the application of Mediation to large scale social disputes eg; planning issues involving different groups within a local community
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UKRAINIAN REFUGEES – EPISODE 7 – BRINGING THE DIFFERENT STRANDS TOGETHER
The Two Mediators are close to drafting their Report to the Chief Executive of the Hedgewood City Council. The Mediation has broken new ground
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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...
THE MANIPULATIVE TRADE REP
COMMENT FOR THE DAY #88 EPISODE 3 The Clock is ticking. The cleaners have not arrived but are edging closer to Holborn Tube. Will the Board agree to press ahead with the 15/30 solution or settle for an adjournment of two months 15m - prepare reply submissions + 30 m...
THE MANIPULATIVE TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
COMMENT FOR THE DAY #87 Following the narrative, you have an application from the Buyers' trade rep for an adjournment to allow time to prepare + deliver closing submissions. Sellers' trade rep opposes. The Board goes into caucas. You are the chair. Are Buyers...
PRIVATE + CONFIDENTIAL LAST EPISODE
COMMENT OF THE DAY #84 MEDIATION I want to conclude this 3 part topic by stressing that “private + confidential” is a means to an end. You, personally, have to be private + confidential. Never become loose-lipped. But the purpose? To get the party to engage/talk/get...
PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
COMMENT FOR THE DAY #81 MEDIATION The words "private + confidential" are spoken so often that the real meaning is often lost. In mediation, you have your first private one on one with Party A - there will be more as you gradually strip away the leaves of the...
“DISCRETION – AGAIN”
COMMENT OF THE DAY #80 #11 ARBITRATION A popular criticism of football referees is their lack of consistency People see two apparently identical incidents in a match. One referee awards a free-kick to Team A and another referee to Team B. But football is fast-moving +...
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Mr Graham Perry M.A. Cantab FCIArb
Experienced Arbitration Lawyer | China & Chinese Business Affairs | Public Speaker/Lecturer