Dispute Resolution Guides for England and Wales
Expert resources to help UK organisations and individuals understand civil mediation, commercial mediation, workplace mediation, confidentiality requirements, timelines, costs and the practical steps to resolve disputes before they escalate.
These guides are written for HR teams, business owners, legal departments, litigators, senior leaders and anyone responsible for managing conflict, risk or organisational challenges.
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Commercial & Contract Disputes
Commercial and contract disputes can develop from payment problems, performance concerns, supply relationships, contractual interpretation and a wider breakdown of trust between businesses. This hub brings together Echelon Dispute Resolution guidance for organisations, directors,…
Civil Disputes
Civil disputes can range from neighbour and nuisance disagreements to pre-action claims and other non-consumer conflicts where relationships, cost, evidence and practical outcomes all matter. This collection provides accessible guidance on managing civil disputes…
Workplace Disputes
Workplace disputes frequently involve more than a single disagreement. Communication breakdown, perceived unfairness, damaged trust, management decisions and unresolved grievances can combine to make ordinary working relationships difficult. This hub provides practical guidance for…
Construction & Engineering Disputes
Construction and engineering disputes often combine technical questions with contractual, commercial and relationship pressures. Payment, variations, delay, defects, final accounts and responsibility for additional work can quickly become interconnected. This EDR hub examines the…
Property & Real Estate Disputes
Property and real-estate disagreements can affect homes, land, commercial relationships and development plans, making practical outcomes as important as legal positions. This collection covers suitable boundary, access, land, lease, neighbour and development disputes, with…
Probate, Wills & Inheritance Disputes
Probate, will and inheritance disputes can combine legal questions with longstanding family or beneficiary relationships and strong concerns about fairness, responsibility and the intentions of the deceased. This hub provides EDR guidance on suitable…
Shareholder, Partnership & Director Disputes
Disputes between shareholders, directors, founders and business partners can threaten decision-making, cash flow, staff confidence and the underlying value of a business. Deadlock, governance disagreements, exits, valuation issues and deteriorating working relationships often overlap.…
Intellectual Property & Technology Disputes
Intellectual-property and technology disputes can involve ownership, licensing, software agreements, confidential information, royalties and the commercial expectations surrounding rapidly changing products or services. This hub provides practical EDR guidance for businesses and advisers dealing…
Mediation, ADR & Settlement Strategy
Mediation and alternative dispute resolution are most useful when parties understand the process, prepare carefully and approach settlement decisions with realistic information. This hub explains mediation procedure, preparation, negotiation, without-prejudice discussions, court expectations and…
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21 September 2026
Shareholder, Partnership & Director Disputes Panel
Directors Litigation Risk Mediation
Minority Shareholder Dispute: Valuation & Exit Mediation Guide
When minority shareholder disputes lead to valuation deadlock and managerial exclusion, commercial mediation offers a confidential, pragmatic path to structured share buyouts and clean corporate exits without destructive High Court litigation.

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19 September 2026
Probate, Wills & Inheritance Disputes Panel
Inheritance Litigation Risk Mediation
Inheritance Dispute Mediation for Broken Estate Promises
Inheritance disputes over broken estate promises and detrimental reliance risk depleting estate assets in court. Civil mediation provides a confidential, flexible route to resolve proprietary estoppel claims and preserve family wealth.

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18 September 2026
Commercial & Contract Disputes Panel
Contracts Litigation Risk Mediation
Supply Chain Dispute Mediation | B2B Delivery & Contract ADR
Discover how commercial supply chain mediation enables B2B organisations to resolve delivery failures, price escalations, and termination disputes while preserving critical operations and complying with CPR pre-action rules.

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17 September 2026
Workplace Mediation Under the Acas Code | EDR Guide
Discover how informal workplace mediation operates under the Acas Code of Practice to resolve workplace grievances and rebuild damaged working relationships.

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16 September 2026
Workplace Bullying: Choosing Mediation or Formal Grievance Procedures
Discover how HR leaders can safely evaluate workplace bullying complaints, distinguishing between interpersonal friction suited for mediation and misconduct requiring formal grievance investigations.

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15 September 2026
Property & Real Estate Disputes Panel
Civil Procedure Litigation Risk Mediation
Right of Way Dispute Solutions: Resolving Access & Driveway Conflicts
Explore practical strategies for resolving right of way disputes, shared driveway obstructions, and easement maintenance conflicts through mediation rather than court litigation.

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14 September 2026
Property & Real Estate Disputes Panel
Mediation Negotiation Pre Action
Commercial Dilapidations Mediation | End-of-Lease Repair Claims
A practical guide to resolving commercial dilapidations disputes and Scott Schedule deadlocks through mediation, avoiding protracted court litigation and Section 18 valuation conflicts.

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14 September 2026
Intellectual Property & Technology Disputes Panel
Contracts Intellectual Property Mediation
Software Contract Dispute: Resolving SaaS Implementation & Licensing
A practical guide for enterprise buyers, SaaS vendors, and CTOs on resolving implementation delays, UAT deadlocks, and licensing audit friction through commercial mediation.

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14 September 2026
Shareholder, Partnership & Director Disputes Panel
Mediation Negotiation Partnerships
Partnership Dispute Mediation: Resolving Exits Without Court
A practical guide to resolving partnership disputes, management deadlocks, and partner exits through commercial mediation rather than Chancery Court litigation.
Next Steps
The guides are designed to help decision-makers get reliable, UK-specific answers quickly — without unnecessary legal complexity.
If your organisation is facing a dispute, internal conflict, potential grievance or a workplace issue, we can help. If you are facing a litigation process and have been advised to try ADR (alternative dispute resolution), we can help.
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