The 1st Phoenix Mediation Forum is an evening for lawyers, ADR experts and other professionals to come together and discuss the growing mainstreaming of mediation across legal systems and its regulatory consequences. The discussion will focus on whether the steady growth in its use now requires some regulation of the procedural aspects of mediation and the practice of mediators.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with speakers as well as network with other professionals and experts present. The event will include free food and drinks.

Speakers

• Mr Kevin Brown (Mediation International) Mr Brown is currently the Training Programme Leader at Phoenix and President of Mediation International. He has 30+ years experience in international dispute resolution as a mediator and has worked in several United Nation missions. Mr Brown will speak on the mainstreaming of mediation through mandatory programmes across Europe and what this means for the future of mediation in the United Kingdom.

• Professor Suzanne Rab (Barrister and Mediator at Serle Court Chambers) We are excited to be joined by Professor Suzanne Rab. Professor Rab is a lead trainer at Phoenix and a Barrister at Serle Court Chambers. She has wide experience of mediation as well as EU law and competition law matters combining regulation, commercial practices, IP exploitation, public procurement and State aid. She will be speaking on the issue of regulation within mediation.

Who is it for?

Anyone interested in law, ADR and the role of mediation across sectors is welcome to attend. This includes lawyers, mediators, ADR experts, HR professionals and more.

Why attend?

• Hear from domestic and international experts on pertinent issues related to the growth and regulation of mediation.
• A chance to ask questions of speakers.
• Meet and network with professionals including lawyers and mediators.
• Free entry, food and drinks!

Bonus Feature

Attendees can sign up for a one hour one-on-one free session with Professor Suzanne Rab on Tuesday 17 December or Wednesday 18th December on a first-come basis. Topics may include mediation and ADR in regulated sectors, the application of competition law in the energy, fintech and insurance sectors as well as other areas. The offering can be discussed in greater detail with Professor Rab via email.

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