What if you cannot afford the court fees to defend yourself?

Written by Ariana Charlton, Law Student We recently had a client who was being sued by a company for a bogus claim, valued at nearly £200,000, which is the value of the flat that the client lives in. In order for the client to properly defend himself in court against this claim, the client would … Continue reading What if you cannot afford the court fees to defend yourself?

Mediation is the Best Way to Solve Intractable Contact Disputes

The recent case of G (Children: Intractable Dispute) [2019] EWCA Civ 548 is another example of why intractable contact cases are better resolved through mediation rather by a judge.

Civil Mediation Council (CMC) Annual Conference 2017

Highly recommended annual conference held by the Civil Mediation Council. This year's theme 'Mediation in uncertain times: Justice, Fairness and Responsibility' promises to be insightful and necessary for mediators on all levels and the general public with an interest in how mediation works in society now and future developments. Date and Time Tuesday 16 May … Continue reading Civil Mediation Council (CMC) Annual Conference 2017

Brexit | Supreme Court | Article 50

Brexit Supreme Court ruling on Article 50 vote summary Theresa May must consult Parliament in order to trigger Article 50, the Supreme Court has ruled. Here is a summary of their ruling: Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union provides, in summary terms, that, if a member state decides to withdraw from the … Continue reading Brexit | Supreme Court | Article 50

Theresa May and Donald Trump Meeting

"A meeting meant to end in a deal." What to expect when Theresa May and Donald Trump convene. On Friday morning UK Prime Minister Theresa May will become the first foreign leader to meet US President Donald Trump since he took up residence in the White House. "Sometimes, opposites attract," she promised reporters over the … Continue reading Theresa May and Donald Trump Meeting