Marjorie Mantle

Broschiertes Buch

Mediation

A Practical Guide for Lawyers

Beschreibung

'Marjorie Mantle's latest book will be an excellent acquisition both for lawyers with mediation experience and those new to mediation. This practical guide brings the subject to life. Her "dialogues" and "rants" are a funny and effective way of explaining what happens at mediation.' Rachel Grant, Partner, Brodies LLP Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Department Why lawyers should consider mediation and how to use it effectively in your business This updated new edition of a popular and proven handbook offers comprehensive and practical guidance on the mediation process for legal practitioners, whether experienced or newly qualified. It is also an excellent resource for those undertaking legal studies and those just starting out as mediators. It provides useful information, practical tips and case studies showing examples of the application of mediation principles in practice. Combining the author's experience as a mediator, academic and business person, it takes a down-to-earth and practical approach to mediation, pointing out the pitfalls as well as the benefits. Key Features . Useful checklists . Clear flow-charts of options and processes . Helpful tips, case studies, sidebars and rants in separate text boxes . Practical section on responding to client queries about mediation . Relevant case law and legislation for UK, with additional international examples . New appendix about Online Dispute Resolution . Extensive bibliography and further useful information Contents . Introduction . What is Mediation? . Key Principles . Mediation in Practice . 'Selling' Mediation . Choosing a Mediator . Role of the Legal Practitioner . Mix 'n' Match Marjorie Mantle is an experienced commercial, court and workplace mediator. After completing her law degree in Australia, she worked in the oil industry for thirteen years. In 1996 she moved to Scotland, undertaking senior roles in the public and private sectors. She subsequently established Mediation Scotland, combining this with court-based and legal complaints mediation. She is also an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Dundee. Cover image: © Shutterstock.com Cover design: [EUP logo] edinburghuniversitypress.com ISBN 978-1-4744-2025-9

Autor

Marjorie Mantle is an experienced commercial, court and workplace mediator. After completing her law degree in Australia, she worked in the oil industry for 13 years. In 1996 she moved to Scotland, undertaking senior roles in the public and private sectors. Marjorie subsequently established Mediation Scotland, combining this with court-based and legal complaints mediation. She is also an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Dundee.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Edinburgh University Press
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. März 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 213mm x 137mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 227g
• ISBN-13: 9781474420259
• ISBN-10: 1474420257
• Artikelnr.: 47149443