E133 The Fifth Court - Josepha Madigan — solicitor, former cabinet minister, family-law mediator — why mediation is gaining ground,

17/10/2025 43 min Temporada 1 Episodio 133
E133 The Fifth Court -  Josepha Madigan — solicitor, former cabinet minister, family-law mediator — why mediation is gaining ground,

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The Fifth Court — Episode 133 Presented by barristers Mark Tottenham and Peter Leonard.This episode opens with Josepha Madigan — solicitor, former cabinet minister and family-law mediator — on why mediation is gaining ground, what makes it work, and how practice culture is changing for clients and lawyers alike.Then Mark and Peter review three recent Decisis cases (case-note segment sponsored by Charltons Solicitors & Collaborative Practitioners):A Court of Appeal judgment on alleged ineffective legal representation.A High Court ruling that quashed a same-day trial conviction on fair-trial grounds.A further decision testing procedural fairness and preparation time in summary proceedings.Clear takeaways — and the practical implications for practitioners and clients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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