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Information about the benefits of civil mediation and how to find a mediator.
Free mediation to settle out of court if you've started or received a claim for money.
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution and may help you resolve an intellectual property dispute.
Find out if you are eligible for the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme and how to apply.
Use a mediation service, send a statutory demand, go to court or make someone bankrupt if a person or business owes you money
What happens if someone makes a money claim against you, saying you owe them money, and how you can respond or defend yourself
Grievances and disciplinary action at work can be solved by informal discussions, formal procedures, mediation, conciliation or arbitration.
What to do if you think someone's used your intellectual property without permission - types of intellectual property abuse, help resolving disputes and further legal action you can take.
More than 27,000 separating families have saved money, protected their children and avoided lengthy, combative courtroom battles, thanks to a £23.6 million government scheme.
Find legal advice to solve legal problems out of court: solicitors, pro bono lawyers, barristers, mediators and legal aid.
This consultation seeks views on whether the UK should sign and ratify the Singapore Convention on Mediation 2018.
Find specific information and funding guidance so you can run your mediation service according to Legal Aid Agency (LAA) contracts.
Settle disputes between your charity's trustees, staff or members to avoid putting your charity’s funds and users at risk.
How to object and challenge someone else's trade mark and details of any legal costs involved.
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