The Society for Computers and Law (SCL) is very pleased to announce a new mediation scheme for the resolution of technology disputes in England & Wales.
The SCL Mediation Scheme (SCLM) was the idea of SCL members, Paul Berwin and Damian Croker. It is intended to help achieve consensual resolution of “technology” disputes (meaning any dispute arising from a contract for the provision of tech-related goods and services including but not limited to software development contracts, outsourcing arrangements, systems integration contracts, IT consultancy contracts, software licensing agreements, blockchain/smart contracts, contracts relating to artificial intelligence and cloud computing contracts). This is not limited to disputes about the technology itself; it may be commercial disputes arising out of a broader technology context.
The SCLM was launched at the SCL AI Conference on 8 October 2024 in London.
SCLM Mediation Panel (more to be confirmed):
- Stephen Hall, Endesek Limited
- Simon Henderson, 4 Pump Court
- Jon Lang
- Paul Berwin, Berwins
- Lal Akhter, Docket Live
Members of the Panel are legal and non-legal professionals with considerable experience of both technology and dispute resolution.
Applications to the panel are assessed to ensure candidates meet the required eligibility standards and appointment is then approved by members of the SCL Board of Trustees. The SCL Mediator Panel will be subject to regular review. If you would like to apply to join the panel, please see the eligibility criteria and the application form.
The documents are:
- The SCLM Rules
- The SCLM Model Clause
- The SCLM Information Sheet (to be completed by referring parties)
- The SCLM Schedule of Charges
- The SCL Mediator Panel Eligibility Criteria
- The SCL Mediator Application Form
SCL Adjudication Scheme (SCLA)
This new Scheme will sit alongside the SCL Adjudication Scheme (SCLA), our three-month procedure for “technology” disputes – meaning any dispute arising from a contract for the provision of tech-related goods and services including software development contracts, outsourcing arrangements, systems integration contracts, IT consultancy contracts, software licensing agreements, blockchain/smart contracts, and cloud computing contracts.
Please click here for more details about the SCLA.