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Free debt recovery letter templates

Mediatelegal offers more than one free debt recovery letter template to visitors to our website. Being owed money is an uncomfortable position to be in. The court system is not exactly user friendly, and can be quite daunting. Unpaid invoices can be fatal to a business, and debts between individuals ...
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Advantages of mediation, and disadvantages – by David Jones Partner at Glaisyers.

David Jones, Partner at Glaisyers Solicitors, begins our 2020 campaign of guest articles with a review of the advantages and disadvantages of mediation. We think this is a good, concise overview of mediation from a lawyer’s perspective. We hope you enjoy it. ——————————— David Jones, Partner at Glaisyers Solicitors Mediation ...
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Abberley v Abberley – how binding are mediation heads of terms?

In our latest guest article Jeremy Glover, of Fenwick Elliott Solicitors, reviews the 2019 case of Abberley v Abberley [2019]. Abberley v Abberley [2019] EWHC 1564 (Ch) A mediation took place where the parties, in dispute over a farm partnership, agreed heads of terms which were written out by the ...
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Housing Disrepair claims – ADR and letters of claim

Housing Disrepair claims mediation scheme, by Mediatelegal, can be downloaded here. In our latest guest article Elizabeth England examines issues around ADR, the failure to respond to a Letter of Claim and the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Disrepair claims. The growth of firms who specialise in assisting tenants with claims ...
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Employment Law Case Review – Martin Mensah

Was the touching of shoulders sexual contact? No. Not in Raj v Capita Business Services Ltd & another UKEAT/0074/19/LA The ET found that the Claimant had been subjected to unwanted physical contact by his team leader. She massaged his shoulders on two or three occasions in the open plan office ...
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87% of SEND complaints are being upheld by the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman – 2019 report confirms

In its new report 'Not going to plan? - Education, Health and Care plans two years on the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman confirms that it is upholding 87% of complaints relating to SEND disputes. The report confirms that delays of over 1 year when issuing an EHCP are ...
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Knowsley Council awards SEND Mediation contract to Mediatelegal

Knowsley Council SEND Mediation Contract Award Following a detailed tender process, we are delighted to be awarded the contract to provide mediation and disagreement resolution services for Special Educational Needs & Disabilities disputes in Knowsley. You can find details of our SEND mediation & DRS services here, and details of ...
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What does the SEND Code of Practice say about Disagreement Resolution Services?

When dealing with Disagreement Resolution Services the SEND Code of Practice contains the following guidance at sections 11.6 - 11.10: - 11.6 Local authorities must make disagreement resolution services available to parents and young people. Use of the disagreement resolution services is voluntary and has to be with the agreement ...
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When and how do you appeal a decision by the Local Authority in a SEND dispute?

When can you Appeal a decision by the local authority in a SEND dispute? You can appeal a decision your LA makes if:- Your EHC Needs Assessment request has been rejected After an EHC Needs Assessment the LA doesn’t offer an EHCP You disagree with the description of the young ...
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Did you know?

A 2008 CIPD survey found that 51% of respondents use an external mediator to resolve people problems and conflict.

13th September 2016

SEND mediation

An individual might potentially require an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP until they reach the age of 25.

15th September 2019

You are entitled to recover certain expenses incurred when attending a SEND mediation session.

15th September 2019

Since 1990, the total value of mediated cases in England & Wales is £110 billion.

20th January 2017

The longer a dispute continues in the workplace, the more dramatic the effect on those working in or around it.

K. Kandrac 17th December 2015

If you express your anger you will start an argument; if you explain your anger you will start a discussion.

24th October 2016

A 2008 CIPD survey found that 75% of mediations were initiated by HR departments.

13th September 2016

CEO of regional Charity - "We have had cause to use Mediatelegal recently and I was delighted with their service. the mediator was patient during a very emotional and somewhat difficult situation but handled it beautifully. We saved a significant amount of money and would highly recommend this organisation to anyone wishing to avoid costly legal bills."

16th August 2017

Linda Lavery, The HR Dept: "I cannot recommend them highly enough. They were brought in to resolve a complex dispute which had continued for months with no resolution. The process was managed from start to finish by Mediatelegal and with their expertise and impartiality, the conflict was resolved amicably for all parties in just 1 day. The management time and money that has been saved is incalculable."

16th August 2017

In 2016 mediation will have saved UK businesses £3 billion in wasted management time & productivity, damaged relationships, & legal fees.

20th January 2017