Michael Leathes
Michael Leathes
Recent ADR Profile
Chair, External Partnering Sub-Committee of the ADR Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA) (2002-2005).
Winner of the INTA's Volunteer Service Award for outstanding contributions to the advancement of the objectives of the ADR Committee (2003).
Senior Fellow, then Member of the Board of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR Institute) New York (2001-2006).
Wrote the roleplay and Training Guide for the DVD video “Resolution Through Mediation – Solving a Complex International Business Problem”, 2003, and also act as Anchor on the video, which is a joint INTA/CPR production.
A driving force among intellectual property owners to support the UK Patent Office ADR Scheme launched in April 2006, and now a member of the PO's Neutrals Panel.
Co-Author of the article on Arb-Med “Einstein's Lessons in Mediation” published in the international magazine Managing Intellectual Property, July 2006
Winner of the CEDR Award for Excellence in ADR in the Business category (Batmark Limited) (September 2006). The citation reads:
The Business Award was won by Batmark Ltd, led by Michael Leathes, for true leadership in driving the use of ADR within the trademark industry. The judges felt Batmark's use of internal ADR training at all levels and its adoption of ADR into their business was truly astonishing.
Special Adviser on the development of ADR in corporate matters to Core Solutions ( Edinburgh ) (Appointed October 2006).
Periodic lecturer in ADR issues at Nottingham Law School, UCL, University of Warsaw , European Company Lawyers Association (ECLA) and for ADR bodies internationally.
Member of the Council of Distinguished Advisers, The Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, Calif.
Contact Michael Leathes
Website: www.imimediation.org
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Articles:
A Perfect Storm is Gathering
A Perfect Storm is gathering, comprising the effects of severe economic downturn, the alacrity with which corporate law departments seek greater transparency and outcome certainty, and new tools in the field of information and communication technology. This convergence provokes serious changes in attitude and approach by all dispute resolution stakeholders – especially trial lawyers, mediators and mediation provider organizations. The status quo has had its day. Good news for those nimble enough to adapt quickly. This article is jointly written by a group of twelve institutional users of mediation services.
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Mediators in Need of Momentum: ADR in Europe
Mediation got off to a good start in Europe. Heralded as a solution to clogged-up courts, spiralling legal fees and business relationships torn apart by gladiatorial lawyers, it enjoyed a big initial take-up in some countries during the early and mid-1990s. However, the movement towards alternative dispute resolution is in danger of stalling in Europe.
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