Parents can find it hard to talk, so maybe a random stranger on a bench is one place to start english-heritage.org.uk/about/search-n…

Must be blog day! northwestmediation.co.uk/post/mediation…

As tax changes and the self employed (hello) have to report income/expenses quarterly should we now be suggesting that disclosure for the self employed is not merely annual tax returns but these more recent slices of information? makingtaxdigital.campaign.gov.uk/get-ready-for-…

I've been teasing this launch for about 2 years, we're finally there and just in time for Valentine's day - feel free to check out the lovely photos of myself and the team familymediation.co.uk

Ok so I can't say I've dealt with estates worth trillions, millions yes, but not trillions and so far not billions (but estate issues resolved in mediation with me have come close to that level on a couple of occasions) familywealthreport.com/article.php/Bi…

Preaching to the choir...save time, money (and stress) law.com/americanlawyer…

So important that all families read this letter it's been placed behind a paywall thetimes.com/uk/law/article…

Absolute legend, not just what one client called me but a cricketing rights issue being referred to mediation m.economictimes.com/industry/media…

Had the pleasure of attending Andrew Small's webinar on Death, Debt and Disputes including discussion of Wedgwood v Hosein, for mediators the judge's comments regarding the confidentiality of mediation discussions are worth highlighting to all clients!

Whilst the UK slowly drags itself into acceptance of mediation as the "go to" solution Europe (we miss you) strives ahead lewissilkin.com/insights/2026/…

We often have discussions with clients about differing approaches to how long their kids spend on social media, there are good reasons to talk about it and find an agreed approach. There are also good reasons to avoid the toxic stuff entirely bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

I might not necessarily agree that there's an increased use over here of extreme starting positions (the Orange one's approach is poor despite what he claims) but addressing underlying wants/needs is why mediation works mediate.com/news/the-psych…

My Easter reading list (not shown several Brandon Sanderson titles)

Clients often wonder what mediation actually looks like, this article is a pretty good snapshot (I do miss the days of a physical whiteboard - not just to hide behind!) mediate.com/guided-mediati…

It's hard to find mediation news that's not about Trumplethinskin's chaotic war in Iran but here's some from north of the border - I do a fair bit of farming mediation (as well as trudging across rights of way on farmland in Peaks) farmersguide.co.uk/rural/charity/…

Some thoughts on AI in the biz northwestmediation.co.uk/post/ai-in-med…

Further thoughts on win/lose in mediation (with photos!) northwestmediation.co.uk/post/what-was-…

Staying neutral is key in mediation, unlike in some sports tournament's cf The Roses. I do, of course, have some affection for York (former home) however I've been in the red red rose county for far too long so my support will be for Lancs this weekend. roseslive.co.uk/live

"DO NOT LITIGATE....do not, under any circumstances, think that “your day in court” is anything other than a toxic energy-suck that will dominate your every waking moment" theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Not all refusals to mediate will result in costs sanctions, particularly where you can prove you engaged or offered other forms of NCDR (erroneously referred to as ADR in the judgment) caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/tcc/2026/…