A recent Scottish case highlights that arbitration awards really do stand firm. Once you choose arbitration, the award is binding (subject to appeal) - and the courts will uphold that finality. This applies in both consumer and business-to-business disputes, underlining why arbitration offers certainty and closure.

The CEDR Mediation Audit 2025 gives the clearest picture yet of UK mediation. Settlement rates remain above 90%, the profession is broadening and diversifying, and - for the first time - AI appears in the conversation. Hunt ADR reviews the findings and highlights training opportunities for both current and aspiring mediators.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping dispute resolution, and mediators who can use it responsibly will have a real advantage. Our new half-day CPD workshop, Mediation & AI: Practical Skills for the Modern Mediator, explores how tools like ChatGPT and Notebook LM can support preparation, reframing, and problem-solving — while staying true to confidentiality and professional standards.