We are delighted to see that 19 of our mediators have been recognised by Chambers and Partners in the most recent edition of the mediation rankings for 2021. Such recognition demonstrates the continuing breadth and depth of mediation skill that we can offer the UK disputes market. Special congratulations to Rebecca Clark and Mark Shaw QC for being recognised for the first time and to Jane Player for moving up the rankings.
However, such recognition couldn't be achieved without the loyalty of our instructing solicitors, clients and barristers who continue to instruct our mediators and provide feedback to the researchers. We thank them for their continuing support!
This is what Chambers 2021 had to say about our mediators:
has an outstanding reputation as a mediator, and is experienced in significant multiparty domestic and international cases. Her leading expertise encompasses partnership, property and employment disputes, among others.
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She ensures that parties feel that they have had the opportunity to thrash out their problems, and is never flustered and has a certain authority about her.
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Beverly is
so effective because she’s prepared to be quite firm, but in a very courteous and polite way."
possesses a sterling reputation as a mediator and is eminently capable of handling property, professional negligence and banking disputes, as part of a broad offering. He regularly mediates multiparty cases.
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He’s a very good mediator. He's well prepared and picks up on the nuances of the personalities.
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enjoys an exceptional reputation as a mediator. He is frequently instructed on professional negligence, property and probate disputes, among others.
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He is a diligent, efficient and determined mediator."
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He is a very understated and calm mediator, which are important attributes in sensitive disputes. He takes the emotion and intensity out to get people to think constructively."
enjoys a sterling reputation as a mediator. His practice is active in professional negligence, fraud and contentious probate disputes, and displays particular strength in cases concerning property.
"Patrick is attuned to the personalities involved, very well prepared and able to gain the trust of clients."
mediates disputes in both the public and private sectors, with experience in shipping, commercial and family law disputes. He is also active as a mediator in community and faith-based disputes.
"He’s a very helpful mediator - very good at getting people engaged, persistent in difficult situations, and able to use his personality to help cut through antagonism between the parties."
has an extensive mediation practice covering a variety of commercial disputes. He exhibits particular strength in construction and associated professional negligence claims.
"He dealt with the parties well and focused on the key issues.
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e is quick to grasp the key issues and is willing to adapt his style depending on the parties, the issues and, most importantly, the personalities."
is a prominent mediator whose experience in partnership, professional negligence and property-related disputes is much sought after. He frequently works with corporates, financial institutions and insurance companies.
"He is a quality mediator who really wins the trust of the parties.
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ommercial and skilled at bringing parties towards a resolution."
maintains an excellent mediation practice centred on the resolution of professional indemnity, pensions and financial services-related cases. He is experienced in mediations concerning public sector bodies.
"He understands the wider context of the case, which enables him to build a rapport with clients.
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is a respected mediator with experience in significant financial services and banking disputes, alongside wider commercial issues. He offers further expertise in human rights-related mediations.
"He is highly respected as a mediator for his breadth and depth of knowledge."
is is an experienced commercial mediator with niche expertise in media and entertainment disputes. He handles cases on both the domestic and international stages.
mediates on a range of commercial and contractual disputes, with experience in IT, intellectual property and media related cases. She mediates disputes both domestic and international in scope.
is a well-regarded and deeply experienced mediator. His expertise spans a wide range of issues, including those concerning commercial contract, financial services and intellectual property disputes.
"He has great instinct in judging the direction or mood of a party in mediation."
has broad commercial mediation experience with a focus on disputes occurring in the entertainment and media industry. He also has significant experience handling insolvency cases.
"Andrew was superb throughout the mediation: proactive, engaging and with a unique ability to connect with the parties."
is an experienced mediator who concentrates his practice on large commercial disputes. He demonstrates particular expertise in insurance, property damage and professional negligence disputes.
"He got the key points of parties before the time and worked very hard throughout the mediation to really push the parties together."
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He worked tirelessly to get the parties to understand the other's perspective."
possesses broad commercial mediation experience, including in boardroom, personal injury and employment disputes. She handles both public and private sector mediations.
mediates a broad spectrum of commercial disputes. Areas of strength include resolving disputes regarding company law, insolvency and fraud, among others.
"He is very personable, and has a calm style and the ability to speak to clients on both sides to build a relationship.
" "Mark comes across as a person with confidence and authority, and he was clear and fair."
possesses broad commercial experience, with a notable specialism in public procurement, immigration and other mediations involving public bodies. Also offers additional expertise in disputes involving human rights issues.
"An exceptional mediator who brings to mediations a very calm and empathic approach while also maintaining a persona of authority that clients respect."
maintains a solid mediation practice with experiencing acting in disputes in the property, aviation and commercial contract spaces. She handles cases in the UK and USA.
displays particular strength in financial services-related disputes. She is routinely called upon to handle matters concerning professional negligence, insolvency and fraud, among others.
"She is incredibly knowledgeable, down to earth and has excellent interpersonal skills.
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She was friendly, hands-on and knew the detail, and her eye was clearly on getting a deal done."