Upcoming CMC Conference The annual CMC conference will take place on the afternoons of 10 & 11 November as an online event accessible to all. It is the first co-conference with the College of Mediators and has the
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.”
MEET THE TEAM Deputy Chair Rebecca Clark The CMC’s newly appointed Deputy Chair Rebecca Clark introduces herself, gives an insight into why she applied for the role and what her priorities will be in
Mediation training in prison – conflict management at the sharp end What can you expect of a mediation training in prison? Mediator Colin Bourne finds himself surprised at the outcome of his three day
When Illness is seen as a battle, what should a mediator do? Is illness a battle? A fight ‘Me vs. the illness’ that can only be won or lost? Based on her own experiences
MEET THE TEAM Finance Director Terry Renouf The CMC’s Finance Director Terry Renouf introduces himself and reflects on nearly 20 years of experience in mediation, his new role as Finance Director and the the
How to deal with toxic workplaces Have you ever found yourself in a hostile work environment? Personalities in any workplace will occasionally clash, says experienced business psychologist and mediator Clive Lewis. But how do
What mediators need to know about mental health ‘What should I say’ or ‘how should I act’ are questions people often ask themselves when faced with mental health issues. A mediator’s practise and training
NEW MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES Interview with CEO Paul Adams The Civil Mediation Council is implementing a new membership structure that was approved by the board last year. In this interview CEO Paul Adams breaks down
Two sides to every question ‘Should mediators specialise?’ was the question Rebecca Clark was invited to debate at the annual CMC conference in November. In our monthly Thought Leadership article the experienced mediator reflects on the
Now is the Time THE CMC’S RESPONSE TO THE APPG FOR ADR’S REPORT In this response the CMC examines the All Party Parliamentary Group for ADR’s Report which is the outcome of the APPG’s fact-finding
How to be a good mediation advocate This month’s Thought leadership article invites solicitors and barristers to consider how they can be good mediation advocates to their clients. Mediator and solicitor Rebecca Attree asks
We need to talk… When a conflict escalates and ultimately ends in legal proceedings, control passes to the courts. Mediation as a process keeps the disputants in control of the outcome and helps find
We are delighted to bring you details of the first virtual CMC Conference on 11th November, from 9.15 am – 5pm. Register here! The programme includes: a key note speech from the Right Honourable Lord
The National Mediation Awards 2020 awards ceremony was a great success and the CMC is thrilled to congratulate all the winners. The digital event was hosted by compère Mr. David Leckie who did a fantastic
Could robots replace humans in mediation? “AI and algorithms are increasingly being used in alternative dispute resolution – but can a robot really replace the flesh and blood of a trained mediator?” asks Jane
We are delighted to announce the shortlists for the 2020 National Mediation Awards. Watch our videos to find out who has been shortlisted in each category! Young Mediator, Family Mediator, SEND Mediator and Mediation Newcomer
How can managers cater for different communication styles and respond to employee needs in a virtual working environment? Find out in our live conversation on how teams are adapting to changing needs in the workplace.
Do Black Lives Matter to Mediators? “Racially discriminatory behavior may be reduced more effectively when racial issues are made salient rather than ignored or obscured.” (1) This week I’ve been thinking about white
“Life after COVID-19 will be tricky for those businesses that survive.” says mediator Jane Player at IPOS Mediation about the business landscape after the coronavirus pandemic. Mediation can be an effective tool helping all parties
Conflict is an inevitable part of life. Especially in businesses and organisations where people have different values and opinions while working together in stressful situations. “But how can you handle conflict better?” asks Martha Clarke,
Taking a dispute to court can often destroy the relationships between participants and sometimes even their financial situation. A mediation allows the parties to quickly come to a settlement on their own terms to
With a surge in disputes across different professions and areas of society due to the Covid-19 crisis, UK courts are overrun with cases. Mediation can be an effective tool to resolve cases more quickly and
A 2018 study by CEDR shows that the commercial mediation profession saved businesses around £3 billion a year in wasted management time, damaged relationships, lost productivity and legal fees. Instead of taking a dispute to
CMC and Hive Society are pleased to present a discussion on best practices around remote mediation to help conflict resolution professionals build confidence mediating cases online, or offering mediation service online to clients. Speakers:
In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic “It is likely that increased, and more creative, use of mediation will be one of the differences.” says David Owen QC. The experienced mediator and arbitrator takes a
“Mediation is an extremely versatile settlement tool that can be used in a variety of different settings.” says Chris Robinson who specialises on intellectual property disputes. His practical advice applies to any case in civil
With the easing of lockdown restrictions, the focus shifts to the enormous strain the justice system is currently under. There have been a number of high profile and public calls for parties to consider the
“When families are at war the opposite side becomes the devil incarnate. But the beauty of mediation is that the process can be transformative. Sometimes shattered relationships can be rebuilt.” Mediator Alistair Pye at IPOS
Mediation is designed to be a voluntary process that requires all participants to be willing to reach a settlement. But are there situations where courts could or even should force unwilling parties to mediate? This
“Mediate before you litigate!” demands Tom Thomas OBE, the Deputy Chair of the Civil Mediation Council, in this interesting article. While many peoples the first urge might be to take their dispute to court, this
In our uncertain world Mediation has never been more important. Together with the College of Mediators, we are delighted to recognise and showcase the talent available and launch the National Mediation Awards 2020. Head over
CMC Board Election Results 2020 The election for two new CMC board members closed on Monday, 30th March and the results have now been independently verified. Congratulations to Charlotte Steinfeld for being elected as an
31 March 2020 Dear Members, It goes without saying that we currently find ourselves in extremely difficult times with unwelcome constraints, both personally and professionally. The mediation community is no exception. The current
2020 Election to CMC Board of Directors Voting opens today (16 March) for the 2020 election to the CMC Board of Directors. One place for a registered mediation provider and one place for an
One place for a registered mediation provider and one place for an individual mediator are open for election to the Board for the three-year period commencing in April 2020. The retiring Board members, who are
Sir David Foskett, Chair of the CMC, was pleased to be asked to deliver an address to the Standing Conference of Mediation Avocates on 3rd December 2019. The text of his address is
This is the text of Sir David Foskett’s introduction to London Mediators’ Day 2019, which launched Mediation Awareness Week. *** It’s a great pleasure to be here and I am very grateful to John Allison
Mediation: Meeting the Challenge – CMC Conference 2019 – Sold Out Tickets for the CMC’s Annual Conference are now sold out. If you would like to add your name to the waiting list in case a
The CMC was pleased to have the opportunity to respond to the Government’s consultation on the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (‘the Singapore Convention’). The CMC believes that the UK
Last week, Sir David Foskett, CMC Chair, gave a talk to the New Mexico First Judicial Bar Association in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the invitation of New Mexico Supreme Court Justice David Thomson. The
The CMC’s Annual Conference takes place on 6th November 2019 at Hallam Conference Centre, Marylebone, London. We aim to bring together 130 mediators for a day of learning, with opportunities to network before and during
Together with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL), and the Motor Accidents Solicitors’ Society, the CMC is pleased to announce the launch of the AFM Register of
The CMC board and members were pleased to welcome Sir David Foskett as the CMC’s new chair this week. Following his recent retirement as a High Court judge, Sir David has returned to a role
The Civil Mediation Council (CMC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sir David Foskett as its next Chair, succeeding Sir Alan Ward who is stepping down from the role on 31 May 2019. After
The election for two new CMC board members closed last Friday, 15th February and the results have now been independently verified. Congratulations to Martha Clarke for being elected as an Individual Mediator and to CEDR for
Special Educational Needs and Disability Mediation Standards – a joint project of the College of Mediators and Civil Mediation Council The College of Mediators (COM) and Civil Mediation Council (CMC) are both independent standard setting
For the last few years, discussions have taken place about whether civil and commercial mediators should have, or be required to have supervisors, mentors or practice consultants. It is common in other mediation sectors (such
The CMC’s AGM takes place on Wednesday 5 December 2018 at 17.00 at the International Dispute Resolution Centre, 70 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1EU. If you are a CMC member and would like to attend,
The CMC’s CEO, Paul Adams, is consulting members about the future direction of the CMC. In order to hear the views of as many people who want to give them, Paul is conducting a number of
The National Mediation Awards took place in Mediation Awareness Week, in early October. The event, which the CMC jointly hosted with the College of Mediators, proved to be a fantastic celebration of excellence across
David Richbell, mediator, trainer and mentor and CMC Director died on 25th September 2018. David had an illustrious mediation career and gave much to the mediation community in the UK and further afield. David began
The CMC Workplace and Employment group invite you to join us at Cardiff Metropolitan University to share insights into how to make mediation approaches the default option in workplace and employment disputes. The Cardiff Programme
Acas and the Civil Mediation Council are delighted to invite you to join us at Trinity Chambers on the quayside to hear leading speakers share their unique experiences of mediation when dealing with conflict in
The National Mediation Awards 2018 takes place on 9th October 2018…
The CMC has submitted written evidence to parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee’s Inquiry…
The CMC and the College of Mediators, supported by the Department of Education…
Mediation Awareness Week takes place from 6 – 12 October 2018…
