Dispatch - Alternative Dispute Resolution

Ardentia Ltd v British Telecommunications plc
Issue 98 - August 2008 (click to download pdf)

Had the parties followed their own contractual dispute resolution procedure?

Owen Pell Ltd v Bindi (London) Ltd
Issue 97 - July 2008 (click to download pdf)

Was the expert determination valid and binding

Earl of Malmesbury & Others v Strutt & Parker
Issue 95 - May 2008 (click to download pdf)

What are the potential consequences of a party taking a wholly unreasonable stance during a mediation?

Lobster Group Ltd v Heidelberg Graphic Equipment Ltd & Anr
Issue 94 - April 2008 (click to download pdf)

Can a party seek security for the costs of pre-action activities including mediation?

Nigel Witham Ltd v Smith & Anr
Issue 92 - February 2008 (click to download pdf)

When is the best time to mediate?

Holloway & Anr v Chancery Mead Ltd
Issue 90 - December 2007 (click to download pdf)

What was the scope of the NHBC Dispute Resolution Service?

Thames Valley Power Ltd v Total Gas and Power Ltd
Issue 66 - December 2005 (click to download pdf)

Can the Court stay proceedings in order to give effect to the contractually agreed method of dispute resolution - expert determination?

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