Tags : UK
Enforcing ADR Escalation Clauses in the UK: The latest developments
Robert Rhodes QC and Andrew Maguire March 15, 2021
The introduction of the European Union Cross Border Mediation Directive (2008/52/EC) has helped to augment mediation's status as a means of resolving international disputes in Europe. The use of mediation can be enforced by inserting a "step-clause" or "escalation clause" into a contract. This requires parties to embark on mediation or other forms of Alternative […]Read More
The Vital Art of Cultural Intelligence: Why book smart isn't
Peter Alfandary March 12, 2021
Cultural Intelligence, also known as Cultural Quotient (CQ), has always been a critical legal skill but it is being increasingly taught and discussed. If we accept the premise that the skills needed to be a great lawyer involve a combination of technical ability and interpersonal skills, then CQ (together with EQ, Emotional Quotient) is a […]Read More
GDPR Today in the UK: Your guide to where to
Thomas Hayes March 1, 2021
If you think Brexit means that the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) is no longer relevant you are entirely mistaken. Not only does the transnational nature of the GDPR mean that companies dealing with EU citizens or businesses must be compliant. The GDPR was also incorporated into UK legislation as the UK […]Read More