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Imagine finding yourself in conflict with someone else. You want the issue resolved, but you also want an outcome that feels fair—one you can live with, explain to others, and look back on with confidence. In an ideal world, deciding whether to accept or reject a settlement offer would be simple. But what should your reference point be when making that decision? In their influential book Getting to Yes , Roger Fisher and William Ury of the Harvard Program on Negotiation defin

'The man who says he is willing to meet you halfway is usually a poor judge of distance.' Author Unknown Although a mediation is very...

Mediation training can help organisations to save money. Understanding why mediation works leads to a different way of approaching...

'A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.' Winston Churchill "I would like to...

Can I use mediation to resolve conflict in a Family Business? Mediation is a particularly good approach for resolving Family Business...

'Conflict grows out of ignorance and suspicion.' Gordon B. Hinckley Are you an HR Manager struggling to find effective ways to address...

The recent case of Abberley-v-Abberley [2019] EWHC 1564 (Ch)  illustrates the importance of taking care when the parties are drawing up...

The scope for disputes arising following the death of a family member is much wider now than in the past for a number of reasons. In...

Introduction When it comes to family businesses, disputes can be particularly complex and emotionally charged. Unlike typical corporate...