Civil Mediation Council (CMC)

The Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil decision reshaped the legal landscape for mediation and ADR in civil disputes. At the CMC Conference 2025, leading mediator Amrik Kandola will provide a clear and practical overview of the key legal updates that have followed this landmark case. This session is a must for mediators, lawyers, and dispute resolution professionals navigating this evolving terrain. Amrik brings deep expertise as a full-time commercial mediator, with experience across complex and high-value disputes. He is widely recognised in the field, including being named Civil/Commercial Mediator of the Year 2023 and his appointment as ADR Member to the Civil Justice Council. Join us online on 12 & 13 November for two afternoons of insight, practical tools, and thought leadership across the mediation field. With 11+ CPD hours, full access to recordings, and discounted tickets starting at £20, the CMC Conference is not to be missed. 🔗 View the full schedule: https://lnkd.in/dv2C6MSm 🔗 Book your place: https://lnkd.in/d2754VrQ #CMCConference2025 #mediation #ADR #civiljustice #disputeresolution

Improving access to community mediation is essential, it supports individuals in conflict, fosters cohesion, and relieves pressure on public services. That is why the CMC Community Mediation Working Group has been developing a new digital map of community mediation services. The map will help individuals find support locally and enable the public sector to commission services more effectively. We are excited to launch the map at the CMC Conference 2025 on 12 & 13 November. Join Alice Matthews and Victoria Harris as they share insights from this project and discuss how mediation can become a foundation for resolving disputes in our communities. Full conference programme: https://lnkd.in/d9zv88Mq Book your place: https://lnkd.in/e9ddvPM6 #CMCconference2025 #mediation #communitymediation #disputeresolution #publicservices #collaboration #community

Trevor Fifield and Anthony Davis are the creators of Unite Mediation Suite, the Ambassador Sponsor of the CMC Conference 2025. They bring a unique blend of legal insight and technical expertise to the mediation space. On the CMC blog they share their thoughts on how technology can support mediators, what they have learned along the way, and how their backgrounds have shaped their approach. The conversation is part of the build-up to the CMC Conference 2025 – Collaborate for Change, taking place online on 12 & 13 November. With a keynote from Lord Neuberger and sessions spanning civil, commercial, workplace, SEND, community, academic and peer mediation, the conference promises two afternoons of fresh thinking, expert insight, and up to 11 hours of CPD. An in-person networking evening will also bring attendees and speakers together. Read the interview: https://lnkd.in/dHXRu5i4 Explore the conference programme: https://lnkd.in/dv2C6MSm #CMCConference2025 #Mediation #DisputeResolution #Collaboration #LegalTech #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #Sponsorship

We are thrilled to welcome back Mia Forbes Pirie as co-host of the CMC Conference 2025 – Collaborate for Change, alongside Audrey Dorival. For the third year running, this exceptional team will lead us through the conference with insight, expertise, and a clear passion for mediation. Mia is a commercial and workplace mediator who also volunteers as a community mediator. Since leaving her career as a City solicitor in 2007, she has mediated and facilitated for clients including the Church of England, the Government of Mongolia, G7 France, the European Commission, NGOs and large corporations. Her work has spanned subjects as diverse as sustainability, refugees, gay marriage, religion, competition law, and property law, and she was named UK Independent Mediator of the Year 2021 (Corporate International). Join us online on 12 & 13 November for two afternoons of insight, practical tools, and thought-provoking discussion across all areas of mediation, from civil and commercial to workplace, SEND, community, and more. The full schedule is now available, with 11+ CPD hours, access to recordings, and an in-person networking reception. 🔗 Conference Schedule: https://lnkd.in/d9zv88Mq 🔗 Book Your Ticket: https://lnkd.in/d2754VrQ #CMCConference2025 #CMCevent #mediation #disputeresolution #collaborateforchange

From neighbourhood disputes to youth justice, mediation and restorative practice are helping rebuild trust, reduce reoffending and ease pressure on public services. This autumn, CMC Chair Kelly Stricklin-Coutinho will share her insights at Calm Connect 2025, Calm Mediation’s flagship conference. She will speak alongside CMC Deputy CEO Victoria Harris and a diverse line-up of voices shaping the future of community mediation. Calm Connect is a free event, bringing together practitioners, justice professionals, leaders and volunteers to explore the growing role of mediation in building safer, more peaceful communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekA5-Xvr #mediation #restorativejustice #community #disputeresolution #collaboration

The ADR Researchers Network, launched by Zora Kizilyurek from Newcastle University and co-led with Professor Jane Bryan from the University of Warwick, will host its next session at 12pm on 3 September, featuring: 🔹 Dr Velimir Zivkovic (University of Warwick) on arbitration 🔹 David Pittaway KC (Barrister & Deputy High Court Judge) on neutral evaluation Each speaker will give a short presentation, followed by open discussion. This is a valuable opportunity to explore ADR methods beyond mediation and connect research with practice. Zora and Jane will also join us at the CMC Conference 2025 on 12 & 13 November to lead the ADR Academic Research Showcase, sharing the latest studies shaping the future of mediation and conflict resolution, and opportunities to engage with the ADR research community. Sign up to join the ADR Researchers Network: https://lnkd.in/diS7qfps The CMC Conference programme: https://lnkd.in/dv2C6MSm #ADR #research #mediation #arbitration #neutralevaluation #ADRnetwork #CMCConference2025

Special Discounts for Mediators, Volunteers, Students and More We want the CMC Conference to be accessible to everyone across the mediation community. That is why we are offering a wide range of discounted tickets alongside our standard member and non-member rates. 🎟️ Discounted Tickets • Community, SEND & Peer Mediation Practitioners / Trainers – £35 • Community Mediation Volunteers & Students – £20 • Academic Staff – £35 🎟️ Standard Tickets • Members' Ticket (CMC and CoM members) – £100 • Non-Members – £125 Join us online on 12 & 13 November for two afternoons of insight, practical tools, and thought-provoking discussion across the mediation field. With a keynote from Lord Neuberger, 11 hours of CPD, access to session recordings, and an in-person networking reception, the CMC Conference is not to be missed. 🔗 Download the full programme: https://lnkd.in/dv2C6MSm 🔗 Book your ticket: https://lnkd.in/e9ddvPM6 #CMCconference2025 #mediation #ADR #civiljustice #communitymediation #SENDmediation #peermediation #students #academia

We are thrilled to welcome back Audrey Dorival as co-host of the CMC Conference 2025 – Collaborate for Change, alongside Mia Forbes Pirie. For the third year running, this exceptional team will lead us through the conference with insight, expertise, and their passion for mediation. Audrey brings a wealth of experience as a CEDR and SEND accredited mediator, public speaker, and freelance facilitator. With a background as a solicitor and over two decades managing the award-winning Kids SEND Mediation Service, she has dedicated her career to helping education, health, and social care professionals build listening relationships with families to resolve conflicts. Audrey’s work with the National Children’s Bureau, Medical Mediation Foundation, and national SEND mediation standards reflects her deep commitment to the field. Join us online on 12 & 13 November for two afternoons of insight, practical tools, and thought-provoking discussion across all areas of mediation—from civil and commercial to workplace, SEND, community, and more. The full schedule is now available, with 11+ CPD hours, access to recordings, and an in-person networking reception. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dv2C6MSm 🔗 Book your ticket: https://lnkd.in/d2754VrQ #CMCConference2025 #CMCevent #mediation #disputeresolution #collaborateforchange

We are delighted to welcome David Liddle to the CMC Conference 2025 – Collaborate for Change. As CEO of the The TCM Group | Putting People First™️ and recently named #1 HR Most Influential Thinker by HR magazine, David is a recognised leader in conflict resolution, cultural change, and transformational leadership, with over two decades of experience delivering award-winning programmes around the world. David will explore how today’s workforce—driven by flexibility, personal values, and autonomy—is reshaping expectations in the workplace. He will share insights into how these shifts challenge traditional approaches to management and mediation, and how organisations can adapt their strategies to meet the needs of a more value-driven, empowered workforce. Join us online on 12 & 13 November for two afternoons of thought-provoking sessions, expert insights, and practical tools across civil, commercial, workplace, community, SEND, and peer mediation. With up to 11 CPD hours, access to recordings, and an in-person networking reception, it is an unmissable event for anyone passionate about mediation and dispute resolution. Get your conference ticket today: https://lnkd.in/dv2C6MSm #CMCConference2025 #mediation #workplaceconflict #disputeresolution #leadership #HR #culturechange

What impact does peer mediation have in schools? How do pupils experience it and what can it teach us about embedding conflict resolution in education?   This November at the CMC Conference 2025, the findings from a national evaluation of peer mediation in schools will be launched. Led by members of the CMC Peer Mediation Working Group, the project tracked outcomes across the 2024–2025 academic year, capturing pupil's experiences, year group dynamics, and whole-school impact.   Join us at the session with Ben Harper from Quakers in Britain, Chair of the Peer Mediation Working Group, and Victoria Harris, CMC Deputy CEO, to hear the results and be part of the discussion on why early understanding of mediation matters now more than ever.   Learn more about the CMC Conference: https://lnkd.in/dv2C6MSm #peermediation #mediation #CMCconference2025 #conflictresolution #education #nextgeneration