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Disputes are inevitable in every form of human interaction and the family unit is no exception. These disputes can occur between couples or between other members of the family. The causes of these conflicts can range from finances, to property and custody of the children. family mediation has become an aspect of mediation that has […]

All over the world, Litigation is the most recognized form of dispute resolution. However, it is known to be formal and inflexible. Navigating cases from the court of the first instance up to the Supreme Court can be exhausting. In some instances, cases are ordered back for retrial. This greatly affects the willingness of parties

Steven M. Richman holds a law degree from New York University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1980, Order of the Coif, and a B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from Drew University. He is a member of Clark Hill PLC, based in Princeton and New York, with national and international litigation and arbitration practice including

Mrs. Olusola Adegbonmire is a Legal Practitioner and Partner in the Law Firm of Sola Ajijola and Co. where she has practiced law for the past 34 years.Mrs. Adegbonmire obtained her Bachelors Degree in Law (LL.B) from the University of Ife in 1984 and a Masters Degree in Law (LL.M) from the University of Lagos

MEET OUR CONFIRMED SPEAKER OF ICMC CONFERENCE 2021: Mrs. Obosa Akpata Mrs.Obosa Akpata is a versatile legal practitioner with over 25 years of post-call-to-bar experience. She is the Principal Partner of Patreli Partners, a Nigerian Law firm versed in commercial law practice. Mrs. Obosa Akpata is a Chartered Arbitrator of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

In Negotiations and Mediation sessions, a difference in cultural views can impede the process, especially where the issues in question are contentious. Most people are influenced by cultural practices and these cultural practices cannot be denied or erased easily, even though we have seen cultural practices evolve over the years. Where these cultural elements arise

The Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators is the professional body of dispute resolution practitioners with the mandate to regulate the practice of Mediation, train prospective candidates, and encourage organizations and institutions to adopt Mediation and Conciliation as the primary means for resolving disputes. The Institute is pleased to announce that the next Mediation Skills

The world has continued to be ravaged by armed conflict and strife, from Asia to Africa, from the Americas to Europe. Wars, terrorism, and various forms of criminality have resulted in huge numbers of refugees; with hunger and impoverishment nearing world war levels. In Nigeria and other parts of West Africa, armed conflict, political instability,

The inner strength of a mediator thrives on the wheel of emotional intelligence. An emotionally intelligent mediator is solution driven, proactive and pragmatic. If a mediator is unaware of the effect that his/her behavior, thoughts, or beliefs can have on parties, the result can be detrimental, dis-empowering and frustrating. To successfully manage a mediation process,