Family Law ADR in Practice: Mediation, Arbitration & Smarter Routes to Resolution

Alternative dispute resolution plays a central role in modern family law practice. For solicitors, counsellors, divorce coaches and private wealth professionals, understanding how mediation and arbitration work in practice — and when each option is most appropriate — is key to supporting clients effectively.

Join Family lawyer specialists Corinne Parke and Suzanne Syms MCIArn for a live webinar and Q&A as they explore how ADR operates on the ground, the advantages and limitations of different approaches, and how professionals can help clients navigate resolution with confidence.

The session will be practical, experience‑led and designed for professionals working with separating families.

Topics covered:

• The full range of smarter alternatives to court for resolving family disputes
• When arbitration can provide a decisive and effective outcome
• Why mediation succeeds and how the right preparation makes all the difference
• A practical, side‑by‑side comparison of ADR options, with reflections from practice

Speakers

Corinne Parke | Partner, Keystone law
Corinne advises on all aspects of family law, with over 20 years’ experience acting for clients in complex financial remedy proceedings, Children Act matters and cases involving cohabiting couples. Her practice frequently involves international elements, including relocation of children and overseas assets.

Suzanne Syme MCIArb | Barrister, Harcourt Chambers
Suzanne specialises in matrimonial finance and private family law, appearing in cases before all tribunals up to the Court of Appeal. She has extensive experience in complex financial remedy matters, including cases involving trusts, third‑party intervention, pension provision and Schedule 1 claims.