DSBA and ADR Committee of the Law Society join together to explore how mediation has evolved to meet parties’ changing needs and will focus on emerging trends and developments, exploring what practitioners need to know so as to best serve their clients' interests.
Topics and Issues to be covered:

The Mediation Act 2017 in practice - has it achieved its aims or is there scope for further reform.

Optimum timing of mediation.

How to choose a mediator.

Overcoming obstacles to mediation.

Optimal preparation for mediation.

Tools available to help solicitors engage in or advise on mediation.