12th July 2021
The Civil Justice Council’s report on compulsory alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has been published today (Monday 12 July 2021). In January 2021, the Master of the Rolls asked the Civil Justice Council to report on the legality and desirability of compulsory ADR. The report concludes that mandatory (alternative) dispute resolution is compatible with Article 6… Read more »
3rd June 2021
A quick read highlighting IE’s service in the North West published in the June 2021 edition of Manchester Law Society’s ‘Messenger’ can be read here. Our increasing numbers of clients in the North West enjoy the convenience of being able to attend Independent Evaluations in Manchester city centre. We welcome contact from new prospective clients… Read more »
6th April 2021
In the latest edition of AvMA’s newsletter Lawyers Service, Simon Dyer QC, an Evaluator for IE with expertise in Clinical Negligence, offers a practitioner’s perspective on the benefits of using IE to resolve Clinical Negligence disputes. In his article, Simon poses the question about how more efficient resolution of Clinical Negligence disputes can be achieved,… Read more »
24th February 2021
We are delighted to announce that our Charity of the Year for 2021 is The Rhythm Studio Foundation (RSF), a charity that provides valuable opportunities for economically underprivileged and socially disadvantaged young people. In addition to funding scholarships for young musicians, they work with schools and community groups to provide opportunities to economically underprivileged and… Read more »
19th February 2021
On 24 February, Hailsham Chambers are hosting an online webinar that will explore the use of ADR in the field of Clinical Negligence. The webinar will highlight that ADR should be considered in its various guises, including Neutral Evaluations, in helping NHS Resolution achieve its stated aim “to reduce litigation and increase the use of… Read more »
8th July 2020
Legal practitioners, just like their clients, have not been immune to the sudden, unexpected and serious challenges of the Covid-19 crisis. Whereas the Courts have stumbled and trials have been postponed, IE has continued to provide parties and their lawyers with efficient and just dispute resolution. Increasing numbers of practitioners are turning to IE in… Read more »
23rd March 2020
These are unique times. The coronavirus pandemic is impacting on individuals, families, businesses and our community as a whole. Primarily, our thoughts are with those affected by the virus, particularly those who are sick. We wish them a speedy recovery, and we remain inspired by our healthcare workers looking after them and so many other… Read more »
22nd January 2020
The BBC’s Angus Crawford reports a Freedom of Information request has revealed that the NHS in England ‘faces paying our £4.3bn in legal fees to settle outstanding claims of clinical negligence’. This figure includes all current unsettled claims and projected estimates of ones in the future – each year the NHS receives more than 10,000… Read more »
9th August 2019
The Court of Appeal has ruled Evaluation is a process which assists with the fair and sensible resolution of a case, and Courts have the power, pursuant to CPR r.3.1(2)(m), to order Early Neutral Evaluation even if not all parties consent: PAULINE MAVIS PATRICIA LOMAX v STUART ANDREW LOMAX (AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF… Read more »
5th October 2018
We are delighted to announce that Independent Evaluation has been shortlisted for the the Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards 2018 for “Supporting the Industry”.
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