Mediation in the Public Sector - Why Not?

16:30 - 17:00 - Registration

17:00 - 18:15 - Seminar

18:15 - 19:00 - Drinks reception

Venue

Cornerstone Barristers, 2-3 Gray’s Inn Square, WC1R 5JH

This is a hybrid event.

Traditionally, the public sector has been slow to exploit mediation to resolve its disputes. However the Ministry of Justice is now proposing mandatory mediation, and digital justice is on the horizon.

In addition, the Court of Appeal is considering whether to recognise a judicial power to stay litigation for parties to resolve their disputes through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Is it time for the public sector to embrace negotiated dispute resolution more fully?

Our expert panel of mediators and public sector litigators will consider the opportunities and challenges that mediation presents for public sector dispute resolution.

Cornerstone Barristers and IPOS Mediation are proud to co-host this free event at Gray’s Inn, followed by a drinks reception.

Chair:

Harry Spurr, IPOS Mediation

Panellists

Mark Shaw KC, IPOS Mediation

Josef Cannon, Cornerstone Barristers

Lyndsey Smith, Basildon Borough Council

Emily Heard

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Bevan Brittan LLP

This is a hybrid event with both in-person and online tickets available. Please ensure you register for the correct ticket type. This is a free event.

As this is a joint event hosted by Cornerstone Barristers and IPOS Mediation, the details of everyone who registers for tickets will be shared between both organisations.