Compelling mediation – a transformation of the dispute resolution landscape

Speakers

• Laura Gill – Partner, McCarthy Tetrault LLP
• Khaled Moyeed – Partner, gunnercooke llp
• Susanne Schuler – Director of Training and Consultancy, Senior Consultant & Mediator, Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
• Paul Sills – Arbitrator, Mediator and Barrister, Arbitra International, London
• Laurence Katz – Partner, gunnercooke llp (Moderator)

• Spaces: 80
• Venue: Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), 100 St. Paul's Churchyard, EC4M 8BU

What this session will cover

A comparative examination of the practical realities of compulsory mediation in North America, England, continental Europe and New Zealand.

Following the landmark English Court of Appeal ruling in Churchill (November 2023), court-ordered mediation has now entered the English dispute resolution landscape. A potential game-changer, the idea of compulsory mediation is not new – having been tested for example in Italy, North America and New Zealand. This panel brings together leading experts from various jurisdictions to explore what makes compulsory mediation truly effective – and what might turn it into a mere box-ticking exercise. Can mediation retain its power and value in this new procedural role, or will it become just another step in the process? Join us for a lively discussion on what’s needed to ensure this innovation doesn’t miss the mark and for networking drinks after the session.