Profile
Roger is a qualified: Elite Mediator (175 Mediations)
Roger is a Leading Mediator (Legal 500) He is an experienced specialist in property and commercial mediations, Roger has developed his commercial mediation business to tackle cases across diverse areas of commercial ,shareholders, directors, professional indemnity. insolvency, property, contract, construction, boundary & neighbours, insurance, franchise, partnership,debt, sale of goods, professional negligence Wills Trusts and Probate.
Why choose Roger Levitt as your mediator?
1. Roger has almost 40 years experience as a solicitor in private practice (now non practising) with nearly 15 years experience as a mediator
2. Natural conciliator-Roger is calm patient and confident, He believes that even the most intractable disputes can be settled, given the right will from the participants and the patience, skill and guidance of the mediator
3. He is thorough, patient and proactive. 'We can find a solution'
4. He looks for the solutions not the problems. This is a unique opportunity to find a settlement that the parties can live with
5. He understands what makes people tick
6. His encouragement and focus never waivers from the goal of settlement
7. Outstanding performance… Most of Roger’s mediations have resulted in successful resolution He has an 75% settlement rate. Well above the national average
8. Able to travel… works anywhere in England and Wales
9. Online Mediation - experienced at mediating online - available at any time when it is more convenient than travelling
10. Flexible fees… Able to judge each case on its own requirements and price accordingly
11. Areas of expertise
- Business and commerce, directors and shareholders, insolvency, professional indemnity
- Contract
- Partnership
- Finance
- Wills Trusts and Probate
- Commercial and Residential Property
- Boundaries and Neighbours
- Adverse possession
- Landlord and Tenant
- Construction
- Planning
- Insurance
- Professional Indemnity
- Retail and Restaurant
- Healthcare
- Franchising
- Sale and delivery of goods
- Faith and Religious based disputes
Co - mediation - I can offer co-mediation for no additional fee. This is particularly valuable for boundary disputes when I co - mediate with a surveyor mediator. It also works well with other disputes where you can get 'two for the price of one'
Professional background
- almost 40 years’ legal experience (the first 25 at Partner level in City and West End law firms)
- Transactional Property Solicitor
- Accredited Mediator with Clerksroom and Academy of Experts and Chartered Institute of Abrbitrators Accreditation under his belt
- Civil Mediation Council Board member and member of Registration & Standards Committee. Chair of the Complaints Committee
- Business Dispute Resolution Committee member
- Conference Speaker & Webinars
- Co- author of RICS Mediation Guide published Jan 2015
As an entrepreneurial solicitor, Roger understands what motivates business people; he has considerable experience of commercial deal construction and negotiation.
Wide-ranging experience as a non-contentious property lawyer has taught him that the collaborative approach gets deals done.
Established in 2008, his commercial mediator business has a reputation for significant success across a diverse range of cases.
Roger says:
“While the need for comprehensive legal knowledge and experience is undisputed, successful mediation is ultimately all about understanding how to deal with people.
“You need to analyse the facts that could point to a litigation outcome,and also understand and manage the expectations of the participants, in order to find the more cost-effective, commercial and sensible solutions that mediation can bring.
“I put considerable effort into preparing for my mediation work, ensuring that not only do I completely understand the ins and outs of each case, but I also contact all parties in advance, in order to set them on the right track to think about possible solutions with a more open mind. I aim to encourage participants to look beyond grievances and start considering options that would enable them to move on to a successful resolution.
“My role is to remain impartial, calm and detached, while also being approachable and easygoing, in order to build trust and create the right atmosphere for negotiation. I believe I am a proactive team player, able to build rapport between disengaged parties and get them to focus on what they have in common, rather than their differences.
“Mediation is in my nature: I’ve discovered a real passion for helping people find solutions to commercial problems that they can’t resolve on their own. I’m a conciliator and enjoy bringing people together, negotiating with honesty and integrity to help people to listen , conclude and move on.
Recent feedback
“Roger was excellent and we are pleased we chose an experienced property lawyer as this certainly gave me and my clients the confidence of knowing that he was on top of his briefing papers and the law.”
"He adopted a commercial approach rather than being bogged down in peripheral issues"
"Good overall manner : good communication skills"“
When difficulties arose towards the end of the scheduled session, Roger calmly and patiently continued to go to and fro between the parties’ houses for a further three hours, without putting anyone under any time pressure, until a settlement was reached and the loose ends tied up. The confidence he conveyed that a resolution was possible went a long way towards achieving this outcome.”
“Roger is both very professional and personable. He really gets to the core of the situation, is very thorough and ultimately strives for a beneficial solution by using his expertise. I would highly recommend Roger for anyone in need of his services”.
“An extremely practical approach. A willingness to understand the issues and think ‘outside of the box’ to try and find a solution.”
“Overall we felt that the mediator and assistant were excellent.”
“Many thanks for allowing me to observe the mediation on Wednesday. Of the three I have observed to date, it was by far the most fascinating. I think you did very well to create momentum from what appeared to be an entrenched and irretrievable position!”
"The Client was very emotional and I feel the mediator handled a delicate situation very professionally".
"very good indeed at getting to the key issues to get a settlement"
"Availability / flexibility"
"Easy going, impartial, positive"
Outside the office
A married man, Roger has three children aged (31 29 and 29 (yes, twins) who test his mediation skills to the limit.
When not negotiating family disputes, he enjoys playing and watching football, cycling, golf, running (after children), driving (children around), walking (away from arguments with his children), theatre (especially non-domestic drama) and good food (some now even cooked by his children).
A keen traveller, Roger speaks conversational French and Spanish.
Legal memberships and positions
- Civil Mediation Council (Board Member and Communications & Registration & Standards Committee. Chair of the Complaints Committee
- Member of the Advisory Board of the Standing Committee of Mediation Advocates
- Member of The Law Society
- Property Litigation Association member
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Panel Member of the RICS/ Property Litigation Association Boundary Dispute Mediators
- Business Dispute Resolution Committee Member
History
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Date
Nature of dispute
Outcome
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11 December 2023Construction / works / moniesOutcome: Did Not Settle
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30 November 2023Lease / UtilitiesOutcome: Settled
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21 November 2023Insolvency / Directors / Wrongful TradingOutcome: Settled
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29 September 2023Property - Estate of HousesOutcome: Partial Settlement
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8 September 2023Partnership / BusinessOutcome: Partial Settlement
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1 September 2023Partnership / BusinessOutcome: Partial Settlement
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30 August 2023Estate / SiblingsOutcome: Did Not Settle
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29 August 2023Partnership / BusinessOutcome: Partial Settlement
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7 July 2023Estate SaleOutcome: Settled
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1 June 2023Partnership / BusinessOutcome: Did Not Settle
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13 April 2023Property / Football ClubOutcome: Settled
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8 March 2023Property / Local AuthorityOutcome: Settled
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23 February 2023Property/BusinessOutcome: Did Not Settle
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15 February 2023PropertyOutcome: Settled
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23 January 2023Family / WillsOutcome: Did Not Settle
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19 January 2023Partnership / Family/BusinessOutcome: Did Not Settle
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13 January 2023Shareholders / Directors / LoanOutcome: Settled
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7 December 2022ContractOutcome: Did Not Settle
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2 December 2022ContractOutcome: Settled
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23 November 2022ContractOutcome: Settled
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17 October 2022Commission / breach of contractOutcome: Settled
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13 October 2022construction / debtOutcome: Did Not Settle
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13 September 2022Property / DisrepairOutcome: Partial Settlement
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14 July 2022Property / Lease / Termination of Tenancy AgreementOutcome: Settled after date
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13 July 2022Joint Venture / ConstructionOutcome: Did Not Settle
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6 July 2022Property / Professional NegligenceOutcome: Settled
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22 June 2022Professional NegligenceOutcome: Did Not Settle
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20 June 2022Partnership / PropertyOutcome: Did Not Settle
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16 June 2022Will DisputeOutcome: Did Not Settle
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30 March 2022Property / Interests in LandOutcome: Did Not Settle
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16 March 2022Property/Neighbour/DevelopmentOutcome: Did Not Settle
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15 February 2022Partnership breakdown / PropertyOutcome: Settled
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25 January 2022unpaid debts/ return of carsOutcome: Settled after date
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11 January 2022arrears of rent, disrepair and dilapidationsOutcome: Settled
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17 December 2021White goods / ContractOutcome: Settled after date
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9 December 2021Mortgage / Insolvency / Property DevelopmentOutcome: Did Not Settle
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30 November 2021Property Development / Contract / Specific Performance / Local AuthorityOutcome: Settled
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15 October 2021Professional Negligence - Development Site BoundaryOutcome: Settled
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28 September 2021Building WorksOutcome: Partial Settlement
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16 September 2021PartnershipOutcome: Settled
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16 September 2021PartnershipOutcome: Did Not Settle
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11 August 2021Directors Loan AccountOutcome: Did Not Settle
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5 August 2021Employment / Financial / Breach of ContractOutcome: Settled
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28 July 2021Misrepresentation / floodingOutcome: Did Not Settle
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25 June 2021supply of goods and servicesOutcome: Settled
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16 June 2021purchase of businessOutcome: Settled
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19 May 2021Boundary DisputeOutcome: Settled
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11 May 2021Contract - specific performanceOutcome: Settled
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4 May 2021Property / rent / lease surrenderOutcome: Settled
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8 February 2021Franchise / MisrepresentationOutcome: Did Not Settle
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2 February 2021Joint Venture AgreementOutcome: Partial Settlement
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26 January 2021Agency Contract renewalOutcome: Settled
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22 January 2021Professional Negligence / Interior DesignOutcome: Partial Settlement
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23 December 2020Directors/ ShareholdersOutcome: Settled
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9 November 2020Land DisputeOutcome: Partial Settlement
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5 November 2020Lease Renewal / DilapsOutcome: Partial Settlement
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2 October 2020Directors/ ShareholdersOutcome: Partial Settlement
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15 September 2020Multi party/ Landlord & Tenant / Personal InjuryOutcome: Settled
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30 April 2020Online - Commercial Service ChargesOutcome: Partial Settlement
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16 April 2020Siblings - property co-ownershipOutcome: Settled
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18 February 2020Boundary / Title / TrespassOutcome: Settled
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10 February 2020Landlord & Tenant / RentOutcome: Did Not Settle
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7 February 2020Noise / Nuisance / RefurbishmentOutcome: Partial Settlement
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29 January 2020Wills / ProbateOutcome: Settled
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10 October 2019Construction / InvoicesOutcome: Settled
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30 September 2019Food Business / Non CompetitionOutcome: Partial Settlement
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3 September 2019Family Partnership / PropertyOutcome: Settled
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15 August 2019Business PartnershipOutcome: Settled
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18 July 2019Holiday / IllnessOutcome: Settled
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29 March 2019Lease / Forfeiture / RentOutcome: Partial Settlement
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26 March 2019Business Partnership / PropertyOutcome: Partial Settlement
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1 March 2019Boundary / Access / Right of way - Case 300095Outcome: Partial Settlement
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25 February 2019Nuisance / Access / Right of wayOutcome: Settled
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12 December 2018Misrepresentation / TaxOutcome: Settled
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7 December 2018Bankruptcy / Property / Beneficial InterestsOutcome: Settled
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26 November 2018Housing Refurbishment/ DisrepairOutcome: Did Not Settle
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30 August 2018Commercial / FraudOutcome: Settled
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15 June 2018Property / Rent / DisrepairOutcome: Did Not Settle
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3 May 2018Probate/ Family / PropertyOutcome: Settled
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12 April 2018199391 -Property / Family / Declaration of TrustOutcome: Did Not Settle
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26 February 2018Financial / FamilyOutcome: Settled
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26 January 2018Agency Fee on Sale of PropertyOutcome: Settled
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29 November 2017Family / PropertyOutcome: Adjourned
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2 November 2017Directors / Shareholders / TerminationOutcome: Settled
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25 October 2017193100 -Property / Trust / OccupationOutcome: Did Not Settle
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22 September 2017Shareholders / Directors DisputeOutcome: Settled
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4 July 2017Equestrian / ContractualOutcome: Did Not Settle
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26 May 2017186748 Property/ Joint ownershipOutcome: Settled
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17 May 2017Flood / Property Sale InformationOutcome: Settled
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24 April 2017Boundary / Rights of WayOutcome: Settled
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3 April 2017Secured Lending / RegulatoryOutcome: Did Not Settle
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29 March 2017Boundary / Rights of Way / NeighboursOutcome: Settled
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9 March 2017Probate / PropertyOutcome: Settled
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27 January 2017contract / option/propertyOutcome: Settled
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29 November 2016Boundary / Right of Way / NuisanceOutcome: Settled
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2 September 2016Contract / FranchiseOutcome: Did Not Settle
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16 August 2016Partnership / PropertyOutcome: Settled
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20 July 2016Landlord & Tenant /BusinessOutcome: Settled
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14 July 2016Partnership / PropertyOutcome: Partial Settlement
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11 April 2016Kitchen installationOutcome: Did Not Settle
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22 March 2016Boundary / Title / ContractOutcome: Partial Settlement
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11 March 2016Property / Management / DamageOutcome: Partial Settlement
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24 February 2016Contract / Commercial / PropertyOutcome: Settled after date
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10 February 2016Commercial / GuaranteeOutcome: Did Not Settle
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27 October 2015Property/ ConditionOutcome: Settled
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22 October 2015Property / Right of Way / TitleOutcome: Partial Settlement
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29 September 2015Property / CovenantOutcome: Settled
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22 July 2015Debt/ Installation / Provision of ServicesOutcome: Settled after date
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16 July 2015Will / Property / DevelopmentOutcome: Partial Settlement
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22 June 2015Property / Alterations / Deed of VariationOutcome: Settled after date
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2 June 2015Property / Will / PartnershipOutcome: Settled
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6 May 2015Bank GuaranteeOutcome: Settled
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5 May 2015Contract / Provision of ServicesOutcome: Settled
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30 April 2015Option / Contract / PlanningOutcome: Partial Settlement
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4 March 2015Property / ContractOutcome: Settled after date
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9 February 2015Property / PartnershipOutcome: Partial Settlement
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12 November 2014Pension / Insurance / Property InvestmentOutcome: Partial Settlement
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4 July 2014Property / Right of Way / TitleOutcome: Settled after date
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30 April 2014Contract / Business / PropertyOutcome: Settled after date
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10 January 2014Shareholders Agreement- Restrictive CovenantsOutcome: Settled
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10 December 2013Workplace (4 party)Outcome: Settled
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27 November 2013Property / Service ChargesOutcome: Settled
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20 November 2013Property / Damages / WorksOutcome: Did Not Settle
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28 August 2013Landlord/TenantOutcome: Did Not Settle
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18 July 2013PropertyOutcome: Settled
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20 March 2013Property / Construction / Access Rights / FloodOutcome: Partial Settlement
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20 February 2013EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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19 December 2012Noise Nuisance / TitleOutcome: Settled
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11 December 2012FranchiseOutcome: Partial Settlement
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27 November 2012Right of Way / Construction / TitleOutcome: Settled
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19 November 2012Franchise / Restaurant / PropertyOutcome: Settled
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10 October 2012Professional ServicesOutcome: Settled
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24 September 2012Commercial Property Lease / DamagesOutcome: Settled
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18 September 2012Construction / DebtOutcome: Did Not Settle
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4 September 2012Property / FamilyOutcome: Settled
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8 August 2012Property Sale Transfer / RectificationOutcome: Settled
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25 June 2012Local Authority / Charity / PropertyOutcome: Partial Settlement
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18 June 2012Building Contract / PropertyOutcome: Partial Settlement
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21 May 2012Neighbours / Noise/ AlterationsOutcome: Partial Settlement
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1 May 2012Commercial Agreement / Option / Interim LoanOutcome: Settled
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27 April 2012Commercial Lease renewal / DilapidationsOutcome: Settled
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16 April 2012Commercial Property - 3 Party- Lease - DamagesOutcome: Partial Settlement
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9 March 2012Master Franchise - part 2Outcome: Settled
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6 March 2012Master Franchise - part 1Outcome: Partial Settlement
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16 February 2012SportOutcome: Partial Settlement
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21 December 2011Commercial Property / Lease / ForfeitureOutcome: Settled
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15 December 2011Tenancy / Repairs/ DepositOutcome: Partial Settlement
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15 December 2011Internet / LearningOutcome: Partial Settlement
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24 November 2011Commercial Property LeaseOutcome: Settled
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4 November 2011Development / NuisanceOutcome: Partial Settlement
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22 September 2011Club Sale -Misrepresentation- damages c/claimOutcome: Partial Settlement
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20 September 2011Insurance - GuaranteeOutcome: Did Not Settle
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6 July 2011Construction / RestaurantOutcome: Settled
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8 June 2011Construction / Property SaleOutcome: Settled
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2 June 2011Employment / PartnershipOutcome: Settled
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16 March 2011FranchiseOutcome: Partial Settlement
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9 March 2011FranchiseOutcome: Partial Settlement
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23 February 2011BoundaryOutcome: Settled
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21 January 2011ConstructionOutcome: Partial Settlement
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6 January 2011Sale & Delivery of GoodsOutcome: Settled
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10 December 2010Photographer Restrictive CovenantOutcome: Did Not Settle
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9 November 2010Pub / Commercial PropertyOutcome: Settled after date
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4 November 2010Commercial PropertyOutcome: Settled
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27 October 2010Leasehold EnfranchisementOutcome: Ongoing
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5 October 2010DilapidationOutcome: Settled
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23 August 2010Financial / PropertyOutcome: Partial Settlement
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5 July 2010Property/ NeighboursOutcome: Partial Settlement
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16 April 2010Property/ NeighboursOutcome: Settled
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30 March 2010PropertyOutcome: Settled
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21 February 2010Property / FinancialOutcome: Settled
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13 November 2009CommercialOutcome: Settled
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23 September 2009PropertyOutcome: Settled
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7 September 2009Commercial PropertyOutcome: Settled
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3 September 2009CommercialOutcome: Settled
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11 June 2009Commercial / Property/ FinancialOutcome: Settled
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13 May 2009Property / NeighboursOutcome: Settled
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25 March 2009PropertyOutcome: Settled
Insurance
- Insurance Provider Markel International Insurance Company Limited & Markel Legal Expenses Insurance
- Certificate Status Certificate on file
- Expiry Date 24 November 2024
- Level of Cover 1000000
CPD & Training
- Mediation Training Provider Clerksroom
- Date Qualified as Mediator 24 March 2009
- Training Certificate Download PDF
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