


Meet the Team – Head of Secretariat Helen Anthony
MEET THE TEAM Head of Secretariat Helen Anthony This series introduces members of the CMC Team – get to know the Directors and staff to learn about their experience in mediation and plans for the organisation. This month Helen Anthony, the Head of Secretariat, introduces herself and shares how she keeps wheels running

Meet the Team – Independent Director and Company Secretary Diana Kahn
MEET THE TEAM Independent Director and Company Secretary Diana Kahn This series introduces members of the CMC Team – get to know the Directors and staff to learn about their experience in mediation and plans for the organisation. In this interview Independent Director and Company Secretary Diana Kahn shares what motivated her to

Mandatory Mediation – a certain view
Mandatory Mediation – a certain view There are many questions about the idea of mandatory mediation which is currently in the public eye following the recent publication of the CJC report on ‘Compulsory ADR’. Mediator and CMC Director Terry Renouf reflects on the

The CMC’s Response to the CJC report ‘Compulsory ADR’
Press release – The Civil Mediation Council’s Response to the Civil Justice Council’s report ‘Compulsory ADR’ Do you remember the 2004 Halsey case that concluded parties could not be compelled by courts to take part in ADR? As of yesterday, the Civil Justice Council

Personal Injury and Mediation: A Future
Personal Injury and Mediation: A Future “Bringing a personal injury claim is a long, risky, expensive, and traumatic process for all parties.” says mediator Richard Kaye. In his experience claims are often brought following road traffic accidents, against employers or matters like the

Singapore Convention – The CMC’s response to the MoJ Consultation
Singapore Convention – The CMC’s response to the MoJ Consultation The Ministry of Justice has requested assistance in preparing for the upcoming General Assembly of the UN Commission on International Trade Law. Discussion will center around the Singapore Convention on mediation and three papers provided by the Commission. Read about the CMC’s response and assessment of

Mediation Messenger – July 2021
The July 2021 Mediation Messenger, which includes information about recent CMC work, forthcoming events and online CPD, is now available here.

Meet the Team – Board Member Mia Forbes Pirie
MEET THE TEAM Co-opted Board Member Mia Forbes Pirie This series introduces members of the CMC Team – get to know the Directors and staff to learn about their experience in mediation and plans for the organisation. Co-opted Board Member Mia Forbes Pirie introduces herself, speaks about her motivation to become a mediator and

The Rough and the Smooth – The Ups and Downs of a Mediator’s Job
The Rough and the Smooth – The Ups and Downs of a Mediator’s Job “We mediators are overwhelmingly positive about our job – most of us relish the prospect of our next interesting appointment.” says mediator Sue O’Brien. But she admits there are not