MEDIATION
What
is mediation?
An independent person who assists
in the resolution
of the parties’
dispute with a view to eliminating the need for litigation. The
advantages over litigation are that costs are reduced, control remains
in the hands of the parties and issues are resolved with greater speed
and efficiency. CEDR statistics indicate that 60-80% of disputes that
are made the subject of mediation settle on the day.
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Facilities
4KBW is based within the Inner Temple and has
two
bespoke conference
rooms available for mediations. Please contact our senior clerk, Mr. Spencer Payne, for further
information on availability and prices.
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Our
Mediators
Mr. Michael
Beckman
Michael Beckman QC is an ADR and CEDR accredited mediator with over 50
years of experience at the Bar. He is renowned for his wit and
intuition, which
enable him to determine the fundamental issues at the
heart of any dispute. Michael combines the breadth of his expertise
with a sense of humour and a natural gift for understanding people,
enabling him to guide parties in dispute to the most favourable
outcomes possible. His vast array of talents makes him a truly
outstanding mediator.
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Michael
brings a lifetime of wit and wisdom to the resolution of disputes. He
has exceptional experience over a wide spectrum of
activities. His
ability to help clients reach an appropriate result not withstanding
ostensibly insurmountable difficulties is legend.
- Neil Sampson, Rosenblatt Solicitors
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Mr. Paul Wheatley
Paul is a CEDR accredited mediator with a wealth of experience as both
a general manager and company director. He has particular expertise in
the fields of technology and telecommunications.Paul has held
directorships of companies with combined net assets in excess of £500
million. He is also a founding member and partner of the Association of
Cambridge Mediators, a regional service provider for the National
Mediation Helpline. Paul is currently expanding his practice to cover
deal mediation, i.e. applying the principles of mediation to help
parties in a negotiation to “close better deals faster.” For more
information on this aspect of his practice, please visit www.dealmediation.co.uk.
Paul is a natural people person with experience in handling all forms
of mediation. His calm disposition and insight enable him to determine
the issues at the heart of any dispute, and assist the parties to reach
a mutually beneficial resolution. As such, he represents the perfect
choice as mediator.
Mr. John Gallop
John is CEDR accredited and has a wealth of experience as both a lead
and assistant mediator. As a manager at C Hoare and Co, his particular
area of expertise is banking. He has applied his specialist knowledge
to high value disputes involving most of the high-street banks and
dealt with corporate, offshore and cross-border issues. John’s role as
a relationship manager at a private bank has allowed him to build
lasting associations with numerous clients. His natural and instinctive
rapport with a broad range of people was put to use successfully during
his 4 years as a local councillor for the London Borough of Bromley. To
date, John has a 100% track record of settlement in mediations he has
handled.
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