A Practical Approach to Alternative Dispute Resolution provides a comprehensive and easily digestible commentary on all the major areas of ADR. Designed to support teaching and learning on the Bar Professional Training Course, it will also be of interest to practitioners who are looking for a clear exposition of the range of ADR processes. Written by an authoritative and highly respected author team, A Practical Approach to Alternative Dispute Resolution contains a range of features designed to enhance the reader's understanding of the key points, including sample documentation, flow diagrams, tables, and examples drawn from a range of different types of practice. Numerous cross-references to relevant websites and further resources are also provided. This second edition has been brought fully up to date on current practice and issues affecting ADR, including the development of the role of the Civil Mediation Council, online ADR options, and the forthcoming implementation of the Jackson Review reforms. The book's expanded coverage also makes it a suitable text for LLM courses on ADR. Online Resource Centre - Updates to cases and procedures, including the implementation of the EU Directive on Mediation - Useful links for each chapter - Diagrams and figures from the book

This is a clear and easily accessible text which delivers an in-depth insight of the relevant issues without being long-winded. The logical structure of the chapters and clear headings make the book an invaluable asset when it comes to preparing for assessments. Robin Spedding, BPTC student, Cardiff University

Stuart Sime is a Barrister and Course Director of the BPTC at The City Law School, City University, London.