
“The First Rule of FDR Club….”
Paul Pavlou explores how recent legislative, judicial, and procedural developments in England and Wales emphasise resolving disputes outside the courts—highlighting the growing role of private FDR hearings and arbitration, reinforced by new confidentiality rulings, updated Family Procedure Rules, and the Arbitration Act 2025, which together promote faster, expert, and private alternatives to litigation.
Published: 9th Oct 2025