Profile
Elite Category Mediator
Total Mediations Undertaken: 174
Settlement/settlement after date rate (last 30 mediations completed): 87%
Feedback ratings: 2020 - 97%; 2021 - 96%; 2022 - 100%; 2023 - 98%; 2024 - 100%
"Geoffrey was a fantastic mediator. He grasped the core issues quickly and quickly guided us to a resolution, which ultimately allowed us to avoid substantial legal fees." [25 January 2024]
"..I thought you did a super job. I'll be sure to recommend you again." [12 January 2024]
"Top notch." [16 March 2023]
"Comments from a client officer [to internal legal department] included: "I must compliment you on your choice of Geoffrey, who ... proved to be immensely effective. I also recalibrated my view of the effectiveness of mediation. This was a tough, fast-moving process which yielded good results." [7 October 2022]
"I just wanted to say that the mediation was impressively professional in execution and very well run by yourself." [7 October 2022]
"Geoffrey was well-prepared and had digested a good-sized bundle in detail. My clients and I were very happy with his help today." [24 August 2022]
"Geoffrey is an exceptional mediator, we have used him a number of times and he is always a pleasure to work with." [4 April 2022]
"We were very happy with Geoffrey Brunton and his conduct of the mediation." [28 January 2021]
”I just wanted to say thank you for your assistance mediating yesterday. Your calm and considered approach was instrumental in the parties coming to an agreement... I would have no hesitation instructing you in the future.” [28 January 2021]
”Thank you very much once again for your most valuable assistance throughout today.” [11 May 2020]
“Mr Brunton was very helpful in the days leading up to the mediation and extremely well prepared for it on the day in question. This was a complex dispute involving a fall-out between family members, and Mr Brunton struck exactly the right note - sympathetic yet persuasive - when discussing matters further with our client. He was extremely thorough and managed to promote a compromise that should also lead to a reconciliation between the family members, which he had identified as being most important to our client.“ [11 May 2020]
“....absolutely brilliant.” [24 January 2020]
“...an excellent choice of mediator...” [11 March 2019]
“Mr Brunton was an excellent mediator and had clearly done his homework on the case.....Would highly recommend.” [4 January 2019]
“..Geoffrey handled the whole process extremely well throughout the day......” [20 December 2017]
"The mediator and the mediation process were first class....." [8 March 2017]
“I thought Geoffrey was excellent yesterday. He was friendly but firm and pushed the parties just enough to do a deal. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again.” [12 May 2016]
"...excellent mediator.." [28 April 2015]
"This was an extremely difficult mediation and a result was achieved. I am grateful the mediator managed to keep the process going despite very serious challenges." [2 October 2014]
"Geoffrey demonstrated why he is one of the UK's leading mediators, with his preparation, sensitive handling, empathy with both parties, and appreciation of the personalities and agendas of the principal players, leading to a very satisfactory outcome." [13 May 2014]
"Mr Brunton is exceptional as a mediator and I shall recommend him to my colleagues" [16 January 2014]
" A thoroughly professional job, handled with sensitivity and humour". [9 January 2014]
"Geoffrey, thank you. Without your help, guidance and genuine understanding of the issues and dealing with them in a logical thorough way, it is unlikely that we would have reached an agreement".
"....... just brilliant..." [Leading Counsel (observer)]
"There were moments of sheer genius in there."
CORE SKILLS/STYLE
- Thorough preparation
- User friendly
- Manages high conflict
- Tenacious
- Commercially astute
- Empathetic approach to needs/motives
- Focus on real issues
- Proactive on options
- Facilitates solutions
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE
- Solicitor
- Solicitor-Advocate (Civil)
- CMC Registered Mediator
- Certificate in Advanced Mediation
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Mediation
- Extensive experience of dispute resolution: litigation/arbitration/mediation with provincial and City firms
- Legal 500: "Outstanding"; " Excellent"
- Substantial experience as party representative at mediations
KEY EXPERTISE
- Contract
- Commercial contract
- Disputes between family members including parents/ offspring and siblings
- Business disputes
- Misrepresentation
- Sale of goods
- International trade
- Commodities
- Shipping
- Carriage of goods by sea, road, rail
- Employment
- Professional negligence (Accountants, Barristers, Solicitors, Insurance Brokers, Estate Agents, Surveyors)
- Local authorities (services provided to)
- Insurance
- Marine insurance
- Land/property
- Boundary/Rights of Way
- Landlord and Tenant
- Building Disputes
- Joint Venture
- Legal Costs
- Shareholders
- Unfair Prejudice
- Directors' Statutory and Fiducuary Duties
- Partnership
- Fraud
- Franchises
- Insolvency
PROFESSIONAL BODIES/ASSOCIATIONS
CMC
Law Society
FEEDBACK
“....a natural mediator”
"I think you showed the patience of an extremely patient saint..."
"He was excellent, helpful, patient."
"Service provided by Mr Brunton both good value and effective"
"Many thanks for your clarity of thought and much appreciated help."
"The mediator did an excellent job and it was very impressive and professional ..." [22 July 2011]
"Thank you for your assistance on Friday on bringing the matter to a successful conclusion." [29 July 2011]
"Overall, a first class service from a first class mediator." [29 July 2011]
"Agreement was reached on this case and I think both parties were happy with the results and with the mediator Geoffrey Brunton." [15 February 2012]
"Good value."[27 April 2012]
"I write to thank you for your mediation services on 25th September 2012 conducted in Leeds.......
The mediation was for the record “The best money we spent on this litigation".......
Geoffrey, many many thanks on behalf of [opposite party] and myself who are now signed into a term Shareholder and Trading agreement. Our businesses have benefited immensely as a result of your services." [25 September 2012]
"Thank you for your perseverance." [10 October 2012]
"Geoffrey was instrumental in keeping the parties focussed on getting to a settlement rather than being distracted on other issues. His fairness and impartiality was evident in everything he said and did. I would use him again." [11 December 2012]
"Geoffrey, thank you. Without your help, guidance and genuine understanding of the issues and dealing with them in a logical thorough way, it is unlikely that we would have reached an agreement." [11 December 2012]
"Mr. Brunton brought with him to the table a bright approach that took the brunt of the parties forceful position before skillfully radiating it in a way that made it receptive to the other side. From him flowed effortlessly words like a brook that carried with it to a conciliatory shore all involved who had previously been on a collision course. Although the many rocks in the way made the voyage bumpy and however much he tried the parties never made shore with him, there might yet be a resolution in this matter if all concerned remain with the currents. " [7 February 2013]
"Thank you for your sterling efforts and patience on Friday last. After the weekend we continued to negotiate and yesterday the parties settled.............Thank you again. I think both sides were genuine in their relief after settlement and of course they managed to agree some terms which a Judge or Arbitrator simply could not have awarded." [12 April 2013]
"Without Geoffrey Brunton's efforts and patience it is unlikely that settlement before a contested arbitration at the LCIA would have been achieved. " [12 April 2013]
" We firmly believe that it was Geoffrey's intervention and persuasive skills that moved the other party to be reasonable in their demands such that deadlock was broken. He did an excellent job... " [7 May 2013]
"Geoffrey Brunton was good and helpful" [18 June 2013]
"Geoffrey did an excellent job, particularly bearing in mind he had to step in to cover for a colleague at the last minute. Geoffrey did well handling the opponent who my client had throughout the dispute found incredibly difficult to engage with. Geoffrey was pushy but in a good, realistic, objective way, and I have no doubt that this style is what convinced my opponent to settle. Geoffrey helped us to end a dispute which had been rumbling on for five years and my client is very happy with the outcome.” [18 June 2013]
"Many thanks indeed for your work on Monday bringing this matter to a satisfactory conclusion" [7 October 2013]
"Thank you for all your help yesterday. It was most appreciated." [17 October 2013]
"Well prepared and thoroughly professional." [18 February 2014]
" I wanted to add my personal thanks for your work on Friday in guiding the parties to the settlement. It was a pleasure to work with you and I do hope that we have the opportunity to do so again in the future." [ 2 May 2014]
“Geoffrey was thorough and listened carefully to the parties' concerns, whilst injecting an appropriate level of humour. He assisted the parties to negotiate a settlement.” [21 July 2014]
“Once again we thank you for your services provided. You did a fantastic job in reaching a settlement even when events took an unexpected turn. You remained resilient and delivered the results.” [24 July 2014]
"The day was faultless...... excellent mediator, very good administration, reasonable fees. We were able to concentrate on the matter in hand, namely the mediation" [28 April 2015]
“I thought Geoffrey was excellent yesterday. He was friendly but firm and pushed the parties just enough to do a deal. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again.” [12 May 2016]
"Geoffrey did a sterling job on a difficult case. I was particularly impressed at his preparation and knowledge of the case." [9 November 2016]
"The mediator and the mediation process were first class and I would not have changed a thing." [8 March 2017]
"Managed to secure a seemingly impossible agreement." [26 April 2017]
" I ...was full of admiration at how you developed things and brought it all together, whilst keeping to time.." [26 April 2017]
"..Geoffrey handled the whole process extremely well throughout the day, and in particular had clearly taken a lot of time to familiarise himself with the detail of the disputed issues. I am most grateful for his assistance in bringing about an agreement." [20 December 2017]
“Geoffrey was very competent.” [4 January 2019]
“Mr Brunton was an excellent mediator and had clearly done his homework on the case......Would highly recommend.” [4 January 2019]
“You were an excellent choice of mediator. I will definitely use you again.” [11 March 2019]
“You were absolutely brilliant.” [24 January 2020]
”Thank you very much once again for your most valuable assistance throughout today.” [11 May 2020]
“Thank you for your help and patience in resolving this matter today.” [11 May 2020]
"We were very happy with Geoffrey Brunton and his conduct of the mediation." [28 January 2021]
“I just wanted to say thank you for your assistance mediating yesterday. Your calm and considered approach was instrumental in the parties coming to an agreement... I would have no hesitation instructing you in the future.” [28 January 2021]
"Geoffrey is an exceptional mediator, we have used him a number of times and he is always a pleasure to work with." [4 April 2022]
"Geoffrey was well-prepared and had digested a good-sized bundle in detail. My clients and I were very happy with his help today." [24 August 2022]
"I just wanted to say that the mediation was impressively professional in execution and very well run by yourself" [7 October 2022]
"Comments from a client officer [to internal legal department] included: "I must compliment you on your choice of Geoffrey, who ... proved to be immensely effective. I also recalibrated my view of the effectiveness of mediation. This was a tough, fast-moving process which yielded good results." [7 October 2022]
"Top notch" [16 March 2023]
"I thought you did a super job. I'll be sure to recommend you again." [12 January 2024]
"Friendly and candid." [25 January 2024]
"Geoffrey was a fantastic mediator. He grasped the core issues quickly and skilfully guided us to a resolution, which ultimately allowed us to avoid substantial legal fees." [25 January 2024]
All mediations dedicated to NJB
History
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Date
Nature of dispute
Outcome
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12 March 2024High Value PropertyOutcome: Settled
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11 March 2024Theatre: ProductionOutcome: Settled
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20 February 2024Landlord and Tenant (Commercial)Outcome: Settled
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2 February 2024Software: Data AnalyticsOutcome: Settled
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25 January 2024PropertyOutcome: Settled
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12 January 2024InsolvencyOutcome: Settled
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8 November 2023Family BusinessOutcome: Did Not Settle
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24 October 2023Consumer/Used CarOutcome: Settled
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16 October 2023Conservatory DisputeOutcome: Settled
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11 September 2023FranchiseOutcome: Did Not Settle
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6 September 2023Consultancy Agreement (Solicitors)Outcome: Settled
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30 August 2023Property ManagementOutcome: Settled
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27 July 2023Football: Training/Facilities/SponsorshipOutcome: Did Not Settle
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26 July 2023Printer/Copier Supply and Service AgreementOutcome: Settled
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6 July 2023Employment/Alleged FraudOutcome: Settled
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23 May 2023Shareholders/Directors’ DutiesOutcome: Settled
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16 May 2023Prestige Car SaleOutcome: Settled
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27 April 2023Consultancy FeesOutcome: Settled
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30 March 2023PropertyOutcome: Settled
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24 March 2023FraudOutcome: Adjourned
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16 March 2023Share Sale AgreementOutcome: Did Not Settle
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25 January 2023EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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19 January 2023Introducer’s CommissionsOutcome: Settled after date
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10 January 2023Commercial Vehicles SalesOutcome: Settled
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18 October 2022Sale of Goods/SOGA 1979Outcome: Settled
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7 October 2022Telephony ServicesOutcome: Settled
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16 September 2022Solicitors' CostsOutcome: Settled After Date
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1 September 2022Local Authority Supply ContractOutcome: Settled after date
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24 August 2022Conservatory Design/ConstructionOutcome: Settled After Date
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19 August 2022Commercial Vehicle Marketing ContractOutcome: Settled after date
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19 July 2022Local Authority Care ServicesOutcome: Settled
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24 June 2022Vehicle disputeOutcome: Settled after date
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4 April 2022Housing DisrepairOutcome: Settled
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25 January 2022Carriage of Goods by RoadOutcome: Settled after date
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27 October 2021Partnership/ShareholderOutcome: Settled
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22 September 2021Shareholders AgreementOutcome: Settled
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10 August 2021Ready Meals Development/Marketing ProjectOutcome: Settled after date
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29 March 2021Sale of Accountancy PracticeOutcome: Settled
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28 January 2021Leasehold ExtensionOutcome: Settled
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16 December 2020Recruitment Consultancy FeesOutcome: Settled
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15 October 2020PropertyOutcome: Settled
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11 May 2020MoneyOutcome: Settled
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6 February 2020Sale of Accountancy PracticeOutcome: Settled
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24 January 2020IFAs/Restraint of TradeOutcome: Settled
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5 December 2019Vehicle Accident/Recovery/Repair Agreements & Hire AgreementsOutcome: Settled
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18 September 2019Breach of ContractOutcome: Did Not Settle
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29 August 2019EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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5 July 2019PartnershipOutcome: Did Not Settle
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3 July 2019Electronics Systems InstallationOutcome: Settled
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19 June 2019Management Consultancy ServicesOutcome: Settled
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5 June 2019PropertyOutcome: Did Not Settle
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13 May 2019RecruitmentOutcome: Settled
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15 April 2019Partnership: SolicitorsOutcome: Settled
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26 March 2019Equitable Set OffOutcome: Settled
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11 March 2019Manufactured ProductsOutcome: Settled
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13 February 2019PropertyOutcome: Settled
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30 January 2019Sale of GoodsOutcome: Settled
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24 January 2019BusinessOutcome: Settled
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4 January 2019Barrister’s FeesOutcome: Settled
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12 November 2018Shareholders/Unfair PrejudiceOutcome: Settled
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8 November 2018ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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31 October 2018Solicitors' FeesOutcome: Settled
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30 October 2018ContractOutcome: Did Not Settle
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25 October 2018CommercialOutcome: Adjourned
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22 October 2018Lease Finance: Telecommunications System.Outcome: Settled
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17 May 2018Construction Projects: CladdingOutcome: Settled
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9 May 2018Director/CompanyOutcome: Settled
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3 April 2018PropertyOutcome: Settled
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27 February 2018CommercialOutcome: Settled
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31 January 2018EmploymentOutcome: Did Not Settle
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17 January 2018ContractOutcome: Settled
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12 January 2018ShareholderOutcome: Settled
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19 December 2017CommercialOutcome: Settled
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14 December 2017ShareholderOutcome: Settled
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12 December 2017CommercialOutcome: Adjourned
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23 October 2017Accountants/Fees/ServicesOutcome: Settled
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19 October 2017ShareholderOutcome: Adjourned
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13 October 2017EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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5 October 2017Partnership/SolicitorsOutcome: Did not settle
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1 September 2017ShareholdersOutcome: Did Not Settle
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30 August 2017Employment/Contract for ServicesOutcome: Settled
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4 August 2017Right of Way DisputeOutcome: Settled
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27 June 2017Interior Design/Implementation - Flagship Retail PremisesOutcome: Settled
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9 June 2017Shareholders/Unfair Prejudice/EmploymentOutcome: Adjourned
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19 May 2017Barrister's professional services/feesOutcome: Settled
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10 May 2017PartnershipOutcome: Settled
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27 April 2017EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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26 April 2017Fire detection/alarm/disabled refuge/access control systemsOutcome: Settled
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21 April 2017Shareholders/Unfair PrejudiceOutcome: Adjourned
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8 March 2017Insurance Brokers/Contracts for Services/Director's DutiesOutcome: Settled
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7 March 2017International Trade/Fruit - Contract Terms/QualityOutcome: Settled
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28 February 2017Racehorses Trainer: Misrepresentation/Breach of DutyOutcome: Settled
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7 February 2017Auctioneers: MisrepresentationOutcome: Settled
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5 December 2016Website Design/ImplementationOutcome: Did Not Settle
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9 November 2016Large Scale Contract for Cleaning ServicesOutcome: Settled
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14 October 2016Multi-Party Gym Clubs FranchisesOutcome: Settled
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13 October 2016Share Sale AgreementOutcome: Settled
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16 September 2016Gym Club FranchiseOutcome: Settled
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25 August 2016Gift/Loan DisputeOutcome: Did Not Settle
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28 June 2016Electricity SupplyOutcome: Settled
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27 June 2016Insolvency/Director's LiabilityOutcome: Settled after date
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21 June 2016PartnershipOutcome: Did Not Settle
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16 June 2016CommercialOutcome: Adjourned
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12 May 2016Construction Joint VentureOutcome: Settled
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10 May 2016Legal CostsOutcome: Did Not Settle
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9 March 2016Training Provider AccreditationOutcome: Settled
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2 February 2016Licence to use Commercial PropertyOutcome: Did Not Settle
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24 November 2015Shareholders/Share SaleOutcome: Settled
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10 November 2015CommercialOutcome: Settled
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29 October 2015Financial Services/Products/MisrepresentationOutcome: Adjourned
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16 October 2015Solicitors/Contentious Business AgreementOutcome: Settled
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29 September 2015Buildings Insurance/Subsidence/HeaveOutcome: Did Not Settle
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16 September 2015Sale of Business/Brokerage CommissionsOutcome: Settled
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9 September 2015IFA/Professional NegligenceOutcome: Did Not Settle
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7 September 2015Sale of GoodsOutcome: Settled
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4 September 2015International Trade/JVAOutcome: Settled
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3 September 2015Share Sale AgreementOutcome: Settled
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7 July 2015Recruitment Agency CommissionsOutcome: Settled
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29 June 2015Directors' DutiesOutcome: Settled
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19 June 2015Website Design/ImplementationOutcome: Settled
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17 June 2015ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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28 May 2015DefamationOutcome: Settled
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29 April 2015Farming: Alpacas - PartnershipOutcome: Settled
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28 April 2015Employment/CommissionsOutcome: Settled after date
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27 April 2015ShareholdersOutcome: Settled
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26 February 2015Shareholders/Property CompanyOutcome: Settled
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17 February 2015ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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26 January 2015Co-Sureties/Estoppel/Undue InfluenceOutcome: Settled
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15 January 2015EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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9 January 2015IFA/Professional NegligenceOutcome: Settled
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9 December 2014JVA/Industrial Staffing AgenciesOutcome: Settled
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8 December 2014InsolvencyOutcome: Did Not Settle
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12 November 2014PartnershipOutcome: Settled
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30 October 2014Contract/PropertyOutcome: Did Not Settle
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2 October 2014Solicitors/Breach of Trust/S.61 ReliefOutcome: Settled
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25 September 2014Commercial ContractOutcome: Did Not Settle
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10 September 2014Property/Constructive TrustOutcome: Settled
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2 September 2014Distribution Services/Trade Terms/Time BarOutcome: Settled
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24 July 2014ContractOutcome: Settled
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21 July 2014Share Sale and Purchase/Shareholders/JVAOutcome: Settled
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9 June 2014Mortgage Broker CommissionsOutcome: Did Not Settle
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16 May 2014CommercialOutcome: Settled
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13 May 2014Sale of Goods/Passing Off/Non-Compete/CommissionOutcome: Settled
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2 May 2014Professional Services/SolicitorsOutcome: Settled
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30 April 2014Headhunters/Professional NegligenceOutcome: Did Not Settle
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18 February 2014ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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16 January 2014Self-employment Contract for ServicesOutcome: Settled
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9 January 2014Sale of Goods/Quality/Late DeliveryOutcome: Settled
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1 November 2013Electricity SupplyOutcome: Settled
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31 October 2013Professional Services/SolicitorsOutcome: Settled
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24 October 2013Corporate Control/Constructive DismissalOutcome: Settled
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17 October 2013Corporate Insolvency/Director's LiabilityOutcome: Settled
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9 October 2013Undue Influence (Religious) / CompensationOutcome: Did Not Settle
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7 October 2013Marine Insurance (Failure to Procure)Outcome: Settled
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4 September 2013Marine: Freight ForwardingOutcome: Settled
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24 July 2013Shareholders/Quasi-Partnership/EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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18 June 2013Electricity SupplyOutcome: Settled
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6 June 2013Accountants/Professional NegligenceOutcome: Settled
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7 May 2013Software SupplyOutcome: Settled
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12 April 2013Estate Agency Partnership/FraudOutcome: Settled after date
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15 March 2013Sale of Goods/Quality/Supply of ServicesOutcome: Settled
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7 February 2013Employment/Covenant in Restraint of TradeOutcome: Did Not Settle
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11 December 2012Shareholders/Directors/Unfair PrejudiceOutcome: Settled
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10 October 2012International Trade: JVAOutcome: Settled
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4 October 2012Architects/Professional NegligenceOutcome: Settled
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25 September 2012Shareholders: Manufacturing: Unfair PrejudiceOutcome: Settled
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4 May 2012Partnership/JVA/Commercial PropertyOutcome: Settled
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27 April 2012International Trade: FOB/QualityOutcome: Settled
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17 April 2012Sale of Goods/ Supply of ServicesOutcome: Settled
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15 February 2012Property/CommercialOutcome: Settled
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1 December 2011Commercial/Force Majeure/FrustrationOutcome: Settled after date
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23 November 2011Sale of Goods/Commercial Property/DirectorsOutcome: Settled
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11 November 2011Commodities (Late Delivery)Outcome: Settled after date
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29 July 2011Employment/Dismissal/CovenantOutcome: Settled
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22 July 2011DefamationOutcome: Did Not Settle
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15 July 2011DefamationOutcome: Settled after date
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22 June 2010Marine: Vessel EngineOutcome: Settled after date
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28 May 2010Commercial (Franchise)Outcome: Settled
Insurance
- Insurance Provider Oxygen
- Certificate Status Certificate on file
- Expiry Date 21 September 2024
- Level of Cover 1000000
CPD & Training
- Mediation Training Provider The London Shipping Law Centre
- Date Qualified as Mediator 10 June 2004
- Training Certificate Download PDF
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