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From UK Mediator Justin Patten's (Human Law Blog) useful new e-mail newsletter and well-established blog -- 5 ways to avoid costly litigation, summarized below and linked here.  

1 Think carefully about the type of people that you do business with.

2 Be the kind of organisation which does not create disputes.

3 Seek to communicate effectively and consistently.

4 Have management trained to face up to the dispute. 

5 Have plain English and not too onerous legal terms.

For more details about Justin's mediation services, tailored mediation training or lunch time briefing sessions, call him at 01920 462202 or email Justin at  advice@human-law.co.uk

The Pitch

Justin Patten is an Accredited Mediator with the Academy of Experts who has advised in many workplace disputes. As a qualified solicitor he has also acted for clients on a wide range of employment disputes and is fully familiar with the legal process. Over the last 18 months he has elected to specialise in mediation, providing a full mediation service direct to businesses and via law firms, as well as providing practical mediation training.