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Belfast-based Barrister, Mediator and Arbitrator Michael Bready named as only Northern Ireland Arbitrator on recently launched Private Arbitration Court

Michael Bready has been named as one of the first arbitrators and the only one from Northern Ireland included on the innovative new Private Arbitration Court....
Mediation could play a valuable role if organisational duty of candour requirements are rolled-out in Northern Ireland

With an influx of patients demands impacting both the NHS and private healthcare providers over recent years, mediation is emerging as a valuable tool for both patients and healthcare providers in resolving medical negligence cases across the UK. In Northern Ireland, mediation could become particularly important as more patients turn to private healthcare options to bypass waiting lists and treatment delays and address medical concerns. ...
Mediation: An Effective Solution for Resolving Workplace and Commercial Disputes

Mediation is increasingly recognised as a highly effective, flexible alternative to litigation for resolving workplace and commercial disputes. For over 25 years, I have worked with clients across the UK and Ireland to resolve conflicts through this approach, spanning sectors such as property, construction, and family-owned businesses. ...
Mediation is emerging as a valuable tool for Northern Ireland’s family businesses

Although family businesses play a significant role in Northern Ireland’s economic success, with over half of all private sector employment coming from these organisations (IFB, 2021), the pressures endured by many businesses operating here can often be compounded, with overlapping roles as colleagues and family exacerbating conflict. ...
Mediation: A Powerful Tool for Resolving Commercial Property and Construction Disputes

Disputes, as in other sectors, are inevitable in commercial property and construction. Common issues that arise frequently include lease agreement conflicts, construction delays, cost overruns, payment disputes, and contractual misunderstandings – and while traditional litigation has often been the go-to for resolving such matters, mediation is quickly emerging as a beneficial alternative. ...
Mediation could offer resolution for quarter of NI workforce experiencing poor mental health from workplace conflict

A recent report carried out by CIPD has revealed that nearly a quarter of staff in the UK have experienced workplace conflict which has affected their mental and physical health. ...