UK High Court makes “first” compulsory ADR order in commercial case
Nick Holborne looks at how, in a landmark move, the UK High Court has issued what is believed to be the first compulsory ADR order in a commercial case, requiring parties to engage in mediation with enforceable expectations for genuine participation. The order, praised for giving ADR "teeth," signals a shift toward making dispute resolution more cost-effective and reflects the court's existing power under CPR 3.1(m) to mandate such processes.