A practical explanation of the new law on compulsory mediation of civil disputes after Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil (CA, 2023); and also of recent caselaw on when and why contractual clauses for ADR will lead to actions being stayed. 

Rob Langley MA, FCIArb, Solicitor (non-practising),  is a Registered Mediator with the Civil Mediation Council, Chair of Northern Dispute Resolutions Limited, and a former President of the Newcastle upon Tyne Law Society www.roblangleymediation.com.

This in-person seminar will take place on Thursday the 19^th of September at 12.00pm- 1.30pm at the offices of Womble Bond Dickinson (The Spark, Daymans Way, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5DE. A light lunch will be provided for those that attend in person, a Teams link can be arranged for those that want to join remotely. This is a free event, please register by emailing us on mail@newcastlelawsociety.co.uk and for further information.