David Harris Solicitor

Membership Status: Mediator

General Information

David has conducted more than 170 mediations and is highly experienced, having mediated for over 10 years. In addition to being a mediator, David is a highly experienced litigation solilcitor. 

He uses his highly pragmatic approach to resolve difficult and seemingly intractable disputes. 

David has a relaxed approach whilst listening to parties needs and concerns and then steering them towards a resolution of their differences

David draws upon over 35 years of experience as a company and commercial litigation solicitor. His knowledge and understanding of the technical and procedural issues (and the costs) that can sometimes bog down parties in litigation help him to grasp very quickly the best route forward for the parties and where appropriate to press the parties to reality test their current position.

David has a calm and relaxed style but he is not afraid of taking a "hands on" approach and being blunt with the parties where it is necessary. 

David is a partner in the niche commercial solicitors practice, Chandler Harris LLP. He is a fully accredited commercial mediator and a member of Civil Mediation Council.

The cases and mediations David has worked on include:

Recent Feedback:

"An astute tactition, a patient and skilled negotiator and an excellent communicator..”

“…David is patient, thoughtful and very practical in his approach to problem solving…”

"Started at 10AM, done and dusted by just gone 2 on a matter that had been dragging on for years. Both client and I very impressed. Would definitely use David again."

“…David provides pragmatic advice and is very persuasive to parties in settlement negotiations. His skills lie in getting parties to understand their strengths and weaknesses, the costs of litigation, and attention to detail, whilst having a friendly manner…”

"...Having had a recent mediation with David, I left very impressed. He managed the process with the upmost professionalism and was willing to go the extra mile to try and achieve a settlement. I have already recommended him to other clients!.."

"David  was fully up to speed on the case and dealt with a very difficult situation brilliantly. He was patient but forceful and managed to get a satisfactory solution for both sides. Much appreciated."


 

Feedback

David Harris Thumbs up rating

👍 88%

league table position 34 / 163

total mediations undertaken 182

member level Elite Mediator

David is a member of phone01823 247 247

[email protected]


Recent History

DateOutcome
7 March 2024Settled
16 January 2024Settled
19 December 2023Did Not Settle
15 December 2023Settled
24 November 2023Settled
13 November 2023Settled
2 November 2023Partial Settlement
18 September 2023Settled
17 September 2023Settled
7 September 2023Settled
25 July 2023Settled
10 July 2023Did Not Settle
5 July 2023Settled
27 June 2023Did Not Settle
23 June 2023Settled
19 June 2023Did Not Settle
13 June 2023Settled
2 June 2023Settled
19 May 2023Did Not Settle
17 May 2023Settled
9 May 2023Settled
24 April 2023Did Not Settle
20 April 2023Settled
31 March 2023Settled
24 March 2023Settled

Insurance

Insurance Provider:

Oxygen

Certificate Status:

Certificate on file

Expiry Date:

2 January 2025

Level of Cover:

2000000

CPD & Training

Mediation Training Provider:

ADR Group

Date Qualified as Mediator:

7 July 2012

Training Certificate: