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As we all know, the Court’s requirement for joint expert reports has become a routine part of litigation. When I was in private practice, the expert conclave process was a...

As we all know, the Courts are increasingly ordering experts to confer and produce a joint report that identifies their areas of agreement and disagreement, with a view to narrowing...

Mediation and litigation advocacy are two different approaches to resolving disputes, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Understanding these differences is crucial when it comes to choosing the best...

Before I became a mediator I practised as a litigation lawyer for 25 years. I represented clients in many mediations and, from time to time, it appeared that the parties...

I’m sure you’ve all had that client who makes your stomach churn when you see their number pop up on your phone - that one who can be gruff or...

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over two years since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic.  In 2020, there was such a frantic scramble to get on top...