accreditations & partnerships
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We are thrilled to announce that the latest edition of Chambers and Partners 2020 recognises 18 of our mediators as leaders in the UK-wide mediation market. Such recognition demonstrates the continuing depth and breadth of expertise that we can offer the UK disputes market. Special mention has to go to Chris Fitton, Charles Flint QC and Stephen Ruttle QC who have climbed the rankings and to Andrew Miller QC and Jane Gunn who have been recognised for the first time.
However, our mediators' successes could not be achieved without the loyalty of our clients and our thanks go to all our clients and instructing solicitors for their continued support and time spent in responding to requests for feedback from us and the researchers!
This is what Chambers and Partners 2020 has to say about our mediators:
is commended by clients for her “very effective mediation style" and ability to "quietly and effectively edge the parties together.”Her esteemed mediation practice adeptly handles disputes involving trust and estate, partnership and professional negligence issues, among others.
is considered by interviewees to be “very commercial" and "very good at bringing people together and focusing them on what really matters." His broad commercial mediation practice is highly capable of handling property, professional negligence, banking and probate disputes, among others.
is commended by clients for being “intelligent and empathetic," as well as for having "an agile mind and an ability to engage difficult personalities.” His foremost mediation practice has a strong track record in professional negligence, property and probate matters, among others.
is highly regarded for his work in significant mediations and demonstrates recognised expertise in property cases. His practice exhibits broader strength in professional negligence, probate and fraud disputes. Clients say: “He quickly establishes a rapport and goes above and beyond to settle a case. He's excellent."
is commended by clients for being a “fantastic mediator who doesn’t leave his expertise at the door," and who "comes in with real energy and a determination to get to a deal." He mediates a broad range of high-value commercial cases both in the UK and internationally, and is a thought leader in community and faith-based disputes.
is sought after to mediate a broad array of commercial disputes, with concentrated activity in those concerning construction and professional negligence claims. Interviewees say: "He is very experienced and emotionally intelligent, so can see what truly is at dispute. His razor-sharp, no-nonsense approach helps the parties focus as to whether a settlement can be achieved.”
is praised for the "incisive" mediating style that he applies to partnership, professional negligence and property disputes, among a number of other commercial claims. Clients report: "He's very approachable and level-headed, and has a calming manner that puts clients at ease. You feel he goes the extra way to coax things towards a settlement."
Christopher Fitton has built a reputation as an “excellent mediator" who impresses with his ability to remain "calm and assured throughout the process" and be "effective in persuading both sides to look at matters differently.” He is particularly active in mediations involving professional indemnity, financial services and public sector issues.
represents an excellent choice of mediator for a range of commercial and civil disputes. He is well versed in a range of sectors, and is active both domestically and internationally.
Sources admire that Charles Flint QC has the“right combination of gravitas, charm and intellect,”and appreciate that he is“very analytical and able to have in-depth discussions with either side.”He is highly experienced in mediating disputes arising in the financial services and banking sectors.
is an experienced commercial mediator who offers a specialism in media and fine art disputes. Clients report: "Charles was very analytical and was able to grasp the issues at hand. He was very to the point, and tempered moods with humour."
is regarded by sources as a “fantastic mediator who prepares very hard for cases and has real gravitas.” He offers a wealth of experience in commercial mediations, including frequent instructions in contractual, banking and shareholder disputes.
receives plaudits from clients for being able to "help the parties to focus on the pragmatic solution that might be reached.”He handles an array of commercial mediations, and is active in both domestic and international disputes.
has considerable expertise mediating in various commercial disputes, including construction and professional negligence. He retains particularly deep experience in insurance and property damage cases.
is regarded as “fantastic” by interviewees for her broad mediation practice which displays skills in multiparty and multi-jurisdictional cases. Her instructions regularly come from the finance, shipping, energy and insurance arenas.
Jane Gunn is described by clients as a “creative and facilitative" mediator who is "good at listening actively, as well as setting the agenda and controlling the process.” Her commercial mediation practice includes expertise in boardroom, property and employment disputes, among others.
frequently mediates an array of commercial and civil disputes, with concentrated activity on IT, intellectual property and media matters. Commentators say: "Jane quickly grasped the issues and personalities involved and helped drive the conversation towards a resolution acceptable to all parties."
impresses interviewees with his"sensitivity, tact and shrewdness, "which he applies to mediations involving fraud, professional indemnity and insurance issues, to name a few. Sources say: "Mark has the ability to see the woods for the trees, and great empathy, which helps build the rapport with the parties."