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Mediator Russell Evans wins 2020 UK Mediation Award
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ussell Evans, a Senior Mediator at Resolve UK who works from bases in the South of England & London, has been recognised in the national mediation community, winning ‘Mediation Expert of the Year in the United Kingdom’ – Global Advisory Experts Award 2020. After training and then working for CEDR as a Mediator & Arbitrator on their dispute resolution panels, Russell has for many years been a leading mediator and arbitrator at Resolve UK a national dispute resolution panel accredited by the Civil Mediation Council. Russell has judged both national and international mediation competitions and is an expert not only in resolving commercial and partnership disputes but contentious probate, proprietary estoppel and tolata claims.
Resolve UK Mediator, Russell Evans at the IDRC On receiving the award Russell said: “It is a great honour and privilege to be recognised in the mediation community not only for the dispute resolution work I have undertaken for large companies and government agencies but for charities and the under privileged. As Mediators we strive to help parties find solutions and peace amongst the turmoil of daily life and business. At this time our thoughts go out to all those who have suffered during the pandemic and to the amazing dedicated work performed by our health workers.” As part of an initiative to confront the Coronavirus epidemic, Russell set up an Online Mediation forum to enable individuals and businesses to resolve disputes from the safety and comfort of their home or office. Russell is a pro-active mediator who empowers parties to resolve disputes and unlock their future. ■
Guildford’s DR Solicitors shortlisted for prestigious legal award
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ocal law firm DR Solicitors has been shortlisted for a prestigious Law Society Excellence Award, the highest accolade for law firms in England and Wales. DR Solicitors has been shortlisted in the category of Law Firm of the Year (Small). Daphne Robertson, founder and senior partner said “This has been a year of very significant change for our clients (who all work in primary care) and therefore also for DR Solicitors. The 2 main factors have been a total restructure of primary care delivery in England and then, of course, COVID-19. We have been incredibly busy with both of these events, and as a result have seen our revenues and profits increase. The team at DR Solicitors have worked incredibly hard to support our clients over the last year and I am delighted to share this piece of good news with them.”
Daphne Robertson
Law Society of England and Wales president Simon Davis said: “Congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted. There are more than 9,000 firms and 190,000 solicitors in England and Wales, so to be shortlisted for a Law Society Excellence Award is to be recognised as being among the very best of the best. The justice system was already under immense pressure prior to COVID-19 and the situation has been exacerbated by the pandemic, making the incredible work that is being done by solicitors across the country day-in day-out to support their clients more vital than ever.” Winners will be announced in a series of online ceremonies from 13-15 October. ■
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