The Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, gave an interesting talk at Hull University on the 26th March 2021 at the re-launch of their mediation centre. The full text is here. I was particularly interested to read that The Civil Justice Council is looking at whether it is desirable for any forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to be made compulsory, and if so in what circumstances. The very nature of mediation, as a form of ADR, is that the parties participate on a

Locking horns is always an option but it often leads to damaging outcomes for both parties. With professional help, settlement can almost always be reached which is why more organisations are choosing mediation to resolve their commercial disputes. It's easy to see why: Relationships - Mediation allows each party to be heard, to be understood and to jointly find a way forward, preserving important business relations. Speed - Mediation usually allows for resolution of disputes