Dispute Resolution Section | The Law Society

Welcome to the Dispute Resolution Section - a member community designed to help civil litigators and mediators excel in what they do.

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Features and opinion

Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil and the ADR duty
Rea v Rea and undue influence claims
Member talk: Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Council
Should litigation be a last resort? Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Council
Claims services: more important than price?
Conference spotlight: litigation funding
Responsible lending is the key to litigation funding in family law cases
Claims briefing: what are the current trends?
My legal life: Ian McCann
Library FAQ: Beddoe orders

All features and opinion

Upcoming events

Members of the Dispute Resolution Section can access events for a reduced rate.

Hague 19, cross-border enforcement and England and Wales’s position in international dispute resolution (6th June 2024, London)

Book now to secure your FREE place.

All upcoming events

Past webinars

Dispute Resolution Section members benefit from free access to our library of on-demand content.

Big trends to watch out for in commercial dispute resolution in 2024 (On Demand)

Watch the recording on demand

Fixed recoverable costs regime (On Demand)

Watch this on-demand to hear from our expert panel about changes to the fixed recoverable costs (FRCs) regime.

Dispute Resolution Section autumn conference (On Demand)

Watch this year’s Dispute Resolution Section autumn conference.

Webinar: civil costs reforms - what is on the horizon? (On Demand)

Watch this webinar to hear informed discussion about costs reform and changes to the fixed recoverable costs regime.

All past webinars

Taster features

Mediation: the challenges and benefits of in-person and remote mediation

By Amanda Bucklow

Amanda Bucklow considers the advantages and drawbacks, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and tips on how to make the most of remote mediation.

Better safe than sorry – risk for litigators during coronavirus

By Susanna Heley

In a short time, the world has changed significantly for litigators. Susanna Heley reviews the latest risks you need to plan for as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

All features and comment

Law Society library

Gain a competitive edge and give the best possible legal advice with the trusted resources and support available through the Law Society library.

As a section member you are entitled to the following library benefits***:

first item free on Lawdocs, the Law Society library document delivery service*
50% off all chargeable Law Society library services**
priority access to all Law Society library services

* Subject to standard page limits, terms and conditions and for current judicial proceedings or non-commercial purposes.

** Including additional research on top of the standard 30 minutes, the Lawdocs Service (first item free), and printing and photocopying services.

*** All benefits are valid between 1 November 2023 - 31 December 2024. Applies to all Law Society Section members, and members must state from initial contact that they are a current Section member when requesting any of these services.