Mediation is one of the most popular forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) and is often a very successful way to resolve disputes. The parties appoint an independent third party who runs the day and assists the parties with the negotiations. The mediator has no allegiances and is there purely to see if the parties … Mediation
Mason Hayes takes its social responsibility very seriously and this can be seen through the continuous work of the Mason Hayes Charitable Trust. The Trust was set up to assist law students who are the first in their families to attend University. The aim is to fight the social and economic boundaries and stereotypes associated … Charitable Trust
I thought I would talk this month about the experiences I have had as a trainee solicitor at Mason Hayes so far! After just 3 months I have already undertaken a very varied set of tasks. Being part of a smaller niche firm has allowed me to be more hands on in the cases that … Experiences
Whilst studying for the GDL and LPC, the hot topic of conversation around law school was ‘Commercial Awareness’. Everyone was keen to emphasise the importance of the need for students to be ‘commercially aware’ but there was very little understanding of what commercial awareness actually is. At its most basic level, I would suggest that … Commercial Awareness
Hello! I am the new trainee solicitor here at Mason Hayes and I would like to give you a brief outline of my journey so far. I decided against taking the traditional route into law and instead began my higher education at the University of Liverpool studying History. After then graduating in 2010, I went … Hello
