
".. an excellent and effective mediator." -AN (litigation lawyer)
David mediates regularly throughout England and Wales and has been involved with a wide range of mediations, dealing with disputes about
- boundaries and rights of way
- valuation of property
- drainage disputes
- construction and commercial contracts
- defective goods
- agricultural tenancies
- wills
- misrepresentation
- partnership restructuring and dissolutions.
By training and profession a Chartered Surveyor, he worked in both the private and public sectors in England, Wales and Scotland and has practised as a land agent and agricultural valuer for over 30 years. He is a consultant with Brown & Co, based
David's background in the property profession has given him wide ranging experience in dealing with clients and their disputes, as well as an understanding of how to find solutions to the most intractable of problems.
Feedback received:
"My client has had experience of mediation before and he was really impressed with Davids calm approach and the way he understood the matters that our client wanted dealt with."
"Mr Hooper was an excellent and effective mediator. He has completely overcome my bias in favour of lawyer mediators".
"I was impressed with his grasp of the problems along with his calm manner. Although strictly neutral, I felt he understood our worries and feelings."
"You were sympathetic to the personalities involved and handled the whole process with great skill and sensitivity in order to reach a very satisfactory settlement for both parties."
"It was the first time I had worked with a non-solicitor mediator and I am very impressed. I will certainly recommend you in the future."
"David was calm, authoritative and reassuring."
"Thank you for your professionalism."
The graph below is obtained from client feedback. Hover over the bars to get more information

| Date | Nature of dispute | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 15 April 2013 | right of way | Did Not Settle |
| 26 February 2013 | boundary dispute | Settled |
| 25 February 2013 | right of way | Adjourned |
| 16 January 2013 | Commercial | Settled |
| 19 December 2012 | boundary dispute | Settled |
| 22 November 2012 | boundary dispute | Settled |
| 6 November 2012 | property contract | Did Not Settle |
| 4 October 2012 | commercial | Settled |
| 2 October 2012 | disputed will | Settled |
| 26 September 2012 | proprietary estoppel | Settled |
| 24 August 2012 | commercial contract | Settled |
| 19 July 2012 | commercial: service charge | Partial Settlement |
| 15 May 2012 | commercial lease | Settled |
| 9 March 2012 | partnership and company dissolution | Did Not Settle |
| 2 March 2012 | Boundary | Settled |
| 9 February 2012 | contract - unpaid commission | Settled |
| 8 February 2012 | breach of contract | Settled |
| 4 November 2011 | boundary | Did Not Settle |
| 19 October 2011 | construction contract | Settled |
| 24 August 2011 | breach of contract | Settled |
| 29 July 2011 | Boundary | Settled |
| 21 July 2011 | end of tenancy claim | Settled |
| 20 June 2011 | drainage rights | Settled |
| 30 March 2011 | partnership | Settled |
| 15 November 2010 | Boundary | Settled |
| 23 June 2010 | property settlement under will | Settled |
| 2 June 2010 | Breach of Contract | Did Not Settle |
| 31 March 2010 | boundary | Settled |
| 3 March 2010 | commercial contract | Settled |
| 29 January 2010 | right of way | Settled |
| 8 December 2009 | commercial contract | Settled |
| 23 November 2009 | right of way | Did Not Settle |
| 16 November 2009 | Rent Review | Settled |
| 27 November 2008 | boundary | Settled |
| 17 November 2008 | right of way | Did Not Settle |
| boundary | Settled |
Insurance Provider:
Berkeley Insurance Group
Certificate Status:
Certificate on file
Expiry Date:
31 March 2014
Level of Cover:
5000000
Mediation Training Provider:
ADR Group ( 2008); RICS (2009)
Date Qualified as Mediator:
12 March 2008
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