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The Costs ADR byline is used for articles written in-house by the editorial team — typically on case-law developments, panel announcements, and commentary on costs-dispute practice in England & Wales.
For named-author commentary from members of our panel of mediators, arbitrators and Costs Lawyers, see the individual panel profiles linked from each article.
Articles by Costs ADR
Mandatory Mediation in Costs Disputes: It Will Not Be Long Now
Exploring the shift to mandatory mediation in UK costs disputes, with recent cases like Elphike v Times Media Ltd and commentary from Lord Justice Peter Coulson on compulsory ADR.
Former High Court Judge Dr Victoria McCloud Awarded Honorary ACL Membership
The Association of Costs Lawyers has made Dr Victoria McCloud, who retired from the High Court bench earlier this year, an honorary member in recognition of her contributions to costs law.
Master Victoria McCloud Joins Costs ADR Panel
Costs ADR proudly announces the addition of Master Victoria McCloud, former Master of the King's Bench Division, to its esteemed panel of mediators and dispute resolution experts.
Assessment v ADR: When Is Court Better Than Mediation?
Exploring the cost-effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution versus detailed assessments in costs disputes, and when each approach makes the most sense.
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