On the 9th of March, the fees for bringing a case to Court spiked, and Barrister Stewart Patterson recommends mediation and arbitration as a superior recourse in light of this change.

Winchester, Hampshire -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/22/2015 -- Seeking justice used to be relatively straight forward, but the process is being monetized at an alarming rate. On Monday 9th of March 2015, the legal system crossed a watershed with a sharp rise in the cost of taking a case to court. For claims between £5,000 and £10,000 it now costs £455 just to file the case in court, and claims above £10,000 cost 5% of the claim amount. This punishing cost leaves the most vulnerable unable to seek recourse, leading Stewart Patterson to recommend Arbitration and Mediation Services as an alternative in a new editorial on his website.

His post first outlines the punishing costs of the 2015 UK Court fee increases, explaining that a claim for £200,000 now costs £10,000 just to get started. Factoring additional costs for legal representation, paying for an opponent's legal costs should they lose, and further applications to the court, the current system drains too much from the process.

As an alternative Patterson claims mediation and arbitration services provide a comparatively cost effective recourse, with both parties agreeing to abide by the agreement reached up front, and independent assessors creating a solution that is fair and balanced. The process is far quicker, and requires far less red tape and expense, while still being legally binding.

A spokesperson for Stewart Patterson explained, "These increased fees are a new way to make the court system less accessible to many in our society, while generating huge revenues on the back of people's right to seek redress for wrongdoing. As such, we aim to promote alternatives that will give people the justice they seek without feeding this system, and mediation and arbitration provide an ideal solution. We look forward to hearing from potential clients and discussing how we can help."

About Stewart Patterson
Stewart is a highly experienced, well respected barrister specialising in construction, engineering, fraud, property and business law. Daily, he brings his weighty skills and knowledge to bear in support of all his clients. For many years he has represented both Corporate and Personal clients in court as well as being a highly qualified and successful arbitrator and mediator, active in Hampshire, London and Swindon.

For more information please visit: http://stewartpattersonbarrister.co.uk

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Stewart Patterson is a well respected barrister who has authored a small collection of guides to resolving construction and building disputes, with a newly expanded volume that includes engineering disputes.

Winchester, Hampshire -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/15/2014 -- Stewart Patterson is well respected throughout Hampshire, London and Swindon for his work in settling legal disputes both in and outside of the courtroom. His specialism has long been in the building and construction industry, and for the last few years has been sharing his authoritative methodologies online in an informative guide for resolving disputes without having to resort to expensive court-led proceedings. Stewart Patterson's latest work has extended his expertise to the related field of engineering.

The new extension has been fully integrated into the already well-established construction disputes guide, which features a comprehensive guide to mediation, arbitration and ADR for construction disputes. This road map enables people to approach disputes in the right way, keeping resolution at the heart of every action while also ensuring companies do not leave themselves vulnerable by being too generous.

The engineering extension emphasizes that litigation should always be the last resort, and outlines how mediation and adjudication, when used responsibly, can often help both parties to a more preferable outcome. With a huge amount of experience, Patterson shares his insights on valuable best practices within this niche of the construction and building industry.

A spokesperson for Stewart Patterson explained, "We are pleased that Stewart has once again found time in his active schedule to focus on helping the construction and now engineering industry understand the finer points of conflict resolution and disputation from a legal standpoint. Helping people understand these factors also helps barristers like Patterson better craft a resolution, because all those coming to the table understand the value and advantages of what they are about to undertake. As such, these briefings contribute toward a swifter, more amicable settlement between parties of all scales, and the expansion of these guides to include engineering is only the next step in what I'm sure will be a continuing journey."

About Stewart Patterson
Stewart is a highly experienced, well respected barrister specialising in construction, engineering, fraud, property and business law. Daily, he brings his weighty skills & knowledge to bear in support of all his clients. For many years he has represented both Corporate and Personal clients in court as well as being a highly qualified and successful arbitrator and mediator, active in Hampshire, London and Swindon. For more information please visit: http://stewartpattersonbarrister.co.uk

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