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Band 1
Alistair Pye IPOS Mediation12 Years Ranked
Andrew Miller KC 2 Temple Gardens5 Years Ranked
Andrew Paton Independent Mediators27 Years Ranked
Bill Marsh Independent Mediators24 Years Ranked
Christopher Fitton IPOS Mediation19 Years Ranked
Colin Russ Colin David Russ (Sole Practitioner)20 Years Ranked
Jon Lang IPOS Mediation18 Years Ranked
Jonathan Lloyd-Jones Independent Mediators27 Years Ranked
Kate Jackson Independent Mediators13 Years Ranked
Mark Jackson-Stops IPOS Mediation23 Years Ranked
Mark Keeley Freeths LLP9 Years Ranked
Mark Lomas KC Independent Mediators23 Years Ranked
Michel Kallipetis KC Independent Mediators28 Years Ranked
Patrick Walker imediate21 Years Ranked
Phillip Howell-Richardson Independent Mediators27 Years Ranked- Stephen Walker SWM Mediation10 Years Ranked
Stuart Chapman Independent Mediators23 Years Ranked- Eileen Carroll KCCEDR Chambers
- Fiona ColquhounCEDR Chambers
- Jacqui JoyceThe Property Mediators
- Karl MackieCEDR Chambers
- Rosemary Jackson KCKeating Chambers
- William Wood KCBrick Court Chambers
Band 2
Beverly-Ann Rogers IPOS Mediation1 Years Ranked
Charles Powell IPOS Mediation18 Years Ranked- Eve Pienaar CEDR Chambers7 Years Ranked
Jane Andrewartha Clyde & Co LLP27 Years Ranked
Paul Johnson Serle Court22 Years Ranked
Rebecca Clark Independent Mediators4 Years Ranked- Colin Manning4-5 Gray's Inn Square
- Heather AllenCEDR Chambers
- Kerry GwytherTLT LLP
- Quentin SmithQuentin Smith - Sole Practitioner
- Stephen Barker4-5 Gray's Inn Square
- Stephen Ruttle KCBrick Court Chambers
Band 3
Andrew Hildebrand IPOS Mediation6 Years Ranked
Beverley Vara IPOS Mediation1 Years Ranked
Jane Player Independent Mediators16 Years Ranked- Nick Parker Berry Smith LLP9 Years Ranked
Rachael Bicknell Squaring Circles1 Years Ranked
Tim Hardy IPOS Mediation2 Years Ranked- Gary WebberThe Property Mediators
- Neil GoodrumCEDR Chambers
- Nick PearsonCEDR Chambers
- Samantha LoweConcentus Mediation
- Sara BenbowThe Property Mediators
Band 4
Gill Mansfield IPOS Mediation1 Years Ranked
Harry Spurr IPOS Mediation1 Years Ranked
Mark Linnell IPOS Mediation14 Years Ranked
Rachel Woodd Jones Nickolds3 Years Ranked
Rebecca Attree IPOS Mediation6 Years Ranked- Gillian CaroeCEDR Chambers
- Iain TraversThe Property Mediators
- Jonathan ArkushEnterprise Chambers
- Julia BurnsDove in the Room
- Michael ShaneAtkin Chambers
- Oliver HallamOliver Hallam Mediation
- Rupert CohenLandmark Chambers
- Sir Robert Akenhead KCAtkin Chambers
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Alistair Pye
IPOS Mediation | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedAlistair Pye of IPOS Mediation has an extensive mediation practice covering a variety of commercial disputes. He exhibits particular strength in construction and associated professional negligence claims.1 Andrew Miller KC2 Temple Gardens | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedAndrew Miller KC is an experienced mediator who concentrates his practice on large commercial disputes, often between major international clients. He demonstrates particular expertise in insurance, property damage and professional negligence disputes.1 Andrew Paton
Independent Mediators | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 27 Years RankedAndrew Paton of Independent Mediators is an expert mediator with a wealth of experience in professional negligence disputes. He is also experienced in insolvency, partnership and employment cases.1 Bill MarshIndependent Mediators | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 24 Years RankedBill Marsh of Independent Mediators excels at mediating high-value and international commercial disputes across a broad range of industries. His expertise covers professional negligence, employment and commercial contract cases.1 Christopher FittonIPOS Mediation | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedChristopher Fitton of IPOS Mediation maintains an excellent mediation practice centred on the resolution of professional indemnity, property and financial services-related cases. He is experienced in mediations concerning public sector bodies.1 Colin RussColin David Russ (Sole Practitioner) | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedSole practitioner Colin Russ is a pre-eminent commercial mediator with outstanding experience across various sectors. His areas of strength include construction, financial services and professional negligence cases.1 Jon LangIPOS Mediation | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedJon Lang of IPOS Mediation 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.1 Jonathan Lloyd-JonesIndependent Mediators | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 27 Years RankedJonathan Lloyd-Jones of Independent Mediators has demonstrated expertise across a variety of cases. He possesses notable experience in employment, professional negligence and insolvency-related disputes, as well as those arising in the construction sector.1 Kate JacksonIndependent Mediators | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedKate Jackson of Independent Mediators is a pre-eminent mediator with foremost abilities in financial service sector cases, where she leverages her experience working in investment banks. She is also strong in insurance and professional negligence matters.1 Mark Jackson-StopsIPOS Mediation | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedMark Jackson-Stops of IPOS Mediation enjoys an exceptional reputation as a mediator. He is frequently instructed on professional negligence, property and probate disputes, among others.1 Mark Keeley
Freeths LLP | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedMark Keeley of Freeths LLP maintains a strong mediation practice with significant expertise in contentious probate and trust matters. He demonstrates equal capabilities in professional negligence matters.1 Mark Lomas KCIndependent Mediators | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedMark Lomas KC of Independent Mediators is considered a go-to for the mediation of significant commercial disputes. He is particularly experienced in professional negligence disputes, and is also strong in financial services and contractual cases.1 Michel Kallipetis KCIndependent Mediators | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 28 Years RankedMichel Kallipetis KC of Independent Mediators is a highly regarded mediator whose practice is active across a range of commercial claims. His experience includes mediating professional negligence, insurance and property matters, among other disputes.1 Patrick Walkerimediate | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedPatrick Walker of imediate enjoys a sterling reputation as a mediator. His practice is active in professional negligence, fraud and contentious probate disputes, and he displays particular strength in high-value cases concerning property.1 Phillip Howell-RichardsonIndependent Mediators | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 27 Years RankedPhillip Howell-Richardson of Independent Mediators operates a leading commercial mediation practice and has a formidable track record of handling banking and finance, insurance and professional negligence claims. He also continues to demonstrate expertise in property and energy cases.1 Stephen WalkerSWM Mediation | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedStephen Walker of SWM Mediation maintains an impressive mediation practice with expertise in a broad spectrum of issues. He exhibits notable specialisms in professional negligence, insolvency, contentious probate and art law-related disputes.1 Stuart ChapmanIndependent Mediators | Mediators2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedStuart Chapman of Independent Mediators enjoys a healthy reputation for his abilities mediating domestic and international commercial disputes. His broad practice incorporates experience in company law, intellectual property and professional negligence claims, among others.
Band 2
2 Beverly-Ann RogersIPOS Mediation | Mediators2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedBeverly-Ann Rogers 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.2 Charles PowellIPOS Mediation | Mediators2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedCharles Powell is an experienced mediator whose expertise in partnership, professional negligence and property-related disputes is much sought after. He frequently works with corporates, financial institutions and insurance companies.2 Eve PienaarCEDR Chambers | Mediators2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedEve Pienaar of CEDR Chambers is a commercial mediator with experience in a wide range of areas, including property, partnership and employment. She mediates both public and private sector disputes.2 Jane Andrewartha
Clyde & Co LLP | Mediators2025 | Band 2 | 27 Years RankedJane Andrewartha of Clyde & Co is a foremost mediator whose practice is focused on insurance and reinsurance-related disputes. She has outstanding experience handling cross-border mediations.2 Paul JohnsonSerle Court | Mediators2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedPaul Johnson of Serle Court is instructed on a broad array of mediations. He displays strength in disputes arising out of professional negligence, probate and property-related claims, among others.2 Rebecca ClarkIndependent Mediators | Mediators2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedRebecca Clark of Independent Mediators displays particular strength in financial services-related disputes. She is called upon routinely to handle matters concerning professional negligence, insolvency and fraud.
Band 3
3 Andrew HildebrandIPOS Mediation | Mediators2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedAndrew Hildebrand of IPOS 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.3 Beverley VaraIPOS Mediation | Mediators2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedBeverley Vara is recognised for her expertise mediating cases in the property sphere as she previously practised law as a real estate litigation solicitor. She is also noted for her experience in dealing with professional negligence and fraud related cases.3 Jane PlayerIndependent Mediators | Mediators2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedJane Player of Independent Mediators mediates in a range of commercial and contractual disputes, with experience in IT, intellectual property and media-related cases. She mediates disputes that are both domestic and international in scope.3 Nick ParkerBerry Smith LLP | Mediators2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedNick Parker of Berry Smith LLP is experienced in mediating a variety of commercial disputes, including contractual, shareholder and professional negligence cases. His practice has a nationwide footprint.3 Rachael Bicknell
Squaring Circles | Mediators2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedRachael Bicknell of Squaring Circles uses her legal background to mediate a variety of commercial disputes. These range from professional negligence to insolvency, partnership and construction, among others.3 Tim HardyIPOS Mediation | Mediators2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedTim Hardy of IPOS Mediation has a broad commercial mediation practice. He specialises in contractual, insolvency, shareholder and property disputes.
Band 4
4 Gill MansfieldIPOS Mediation | Mediators2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedGill Mansfield has a broad commercial mediation practice that spans diverse sectors, concerning issues in the UK and further afield. She has particular expertise in disputes relating to the intellectual property, media and entertainment, technology and retail sectors.4 Harry SpurrIPOS Mediation | Mediators2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedHarry Spurr mediates at IPOS Mediation and can also be instructed through St John's Chambers. He mediates cases across the civil and commercial spectrum and has built a reputation for cases pertaining to land, property and environmental issues.4 Mark LinnellIPOS Mediation | Mediators2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedMark Linnell of IPOS Mediation mediates a broad spectrum of commercial disputes. His areas of strength include resolving disputes regarding company law, insolvency and fraud, among others.4 Rachel Woodd
Jones Nickolds | Mediators2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedRachel Woodd of Jones Nickolds is recognised in the market for her experience mediating various family disputes.4 Rebecca AttreeIPOS Mediation | Mediators2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedRebecca Attree of IPOS Mediation maintains a solid mediation practice with experience acting in disputes in the property and commercial contract spaces. She handles cases in the UK and internationally.