Profile
Stephen Shaw was called to the Bar in 1975 and has over 30 years experience of property and commercial litigation. He has acted in many high profile and leading cases.He is a founder committee member of the Property Bar Association, has been cited by“The Lawyer” magazine as a leading property practitioner. His patient but proactive style has made him a popular choice with both professional and lay parties, and the overwhelming majority of the numerous mediations conducted by him have concluded in settlement.
Stephen is a nationally recommended Leading Mediator:
LEGAL 500
“Stephen Shaw at Lamb Chambers attracts very high praise, and is particularly recommended for complex property and commercial mediations. He is ‘particularly good at quelling the more emotive aspects’ of claims, and particularly impresses with his ‘perseverance and ability to deal with volatile personalities’.
CHAMBERS & PARTNERS
“Stephen Shaw is also a mediator with considerable market recognition. Interviewees say: "His style is relaxed, open and non-threatening. He is a good listener and has a good eye for detail, which makes discussions between parties go very smoothly." Shaw has a broad real estate practice, and is also called upon in relation to a range of more general commercial matters.”
WHO'S WHO LEGAL UK BAR 2022
" A highly skilled mediator lauded for his professionalism and sensitivity."
Professional Background
Stephen is an Associate Member at Lamb Chambers in the Temple, London, where he practised for over 30 years as a commercial and property-related Barrister, He trained with CEDR, and attained accreditation in 1999. In 2007 he devoted himself entirely to Mediation.He writes widely on property and mediation matters, and is frequently asked to conduct seminars for solicitors and wider groups on the topic of Alternative Dispute Resolution generally. He practises as a Mediator of a broad range of property and commercial disputes, as well as insurance related personal injury and professional indemnity claims. He is also a Deputy District Judge, and a Judge of the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) in London. He is one our Elite Mediators, and has been awarded a Fellowship of the Civi Mediation Council, their highest accolade reserved for the most accomplished and experienced mediators. Stephen is also a graduate of the Harvard Business School Negotiation Mastery Programme.
Endorsements
“I have appointed Stephen as a mediator on a number of occasions and suggested him as mediator on still more. I have no hesitation in recommending Stephen as a mediator.He always shows sufficient patience and flexibility to gain the parties’ confidence, and helps them to reach the nub of the matter. He demonstrates insight and lateral thinking, so as to enable problems to be analysed in different ways. He is always optimistic, which encourages parties to believe that a mediated settlement is possible – and to achieve it.”
“Stephen was well prepared and focused on the main issues. He had a calm, courteous and professional approach and, most importantly, was able quickly to gain the parties' trust. On several occasions the client was ready to walk. However, the manner in which Stephen handled the mediation persuaded him that it was worthwhile to stay. Stephen worked exceptionally hard to achieve a settlement and did an outstanding job in a difficult situation with strong willed parties.”
“I have instructed Stephen Shaw as Mediator on a number of mediations. I found him very user friendly and he always worked tirelessly towards achieving a settlement. He was very good at establishing trust with each party. I always receive positive feedbackfrom clients after using him.”
"Stephen Shaw dealt with mediation for me last year. It was a very difficult landlord and tenant matter contested strongly by both parties. After a day of intense negotiation with Stephen's sheer perseverance and tactics we managed to settle the matter. My clientwas needless to say delighted with the result.”
“Stephen Shaw was instructed to act as mediator in a highly contentious dispute concerning development land. When agreement was eventually reached, it came about principally by reason of his efficient analysis and assimilation of each party’s case and interests, and his sensitive assistance with, and where necessary prompting of, the negotiations. I have no hesitation in recommending him.”
Personal Interests
Stephen is interested in Cycling, Jazz, Amateur Magic and Gardening. He has started many diets.
History
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Date
Nature of dispute
Outcome
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24 November 2022Right of WayOutcome: Partial Settlement
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31 October 2022Sibling Dispute over Bequeathed Family PropertyOutcome: Settled
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20 October 2022Alleged Misrepresentation in Property PurchaseOutcome: Partial Settlement
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15 February 2022TOLATAOutcome: Settled
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17 August 2021Long Leasehold/Breach of Covenant/ForefeitureOutcome: Settled
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8 April 2021Multi Party Leaseholder Service Charge DisputeOutcome: Settled
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24 March 2021Housing Disrepair - Housing Association Tenancy TransferOutcome: Settled
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18 March 2021Buondary DisputeOutcome: Settled
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15 February 2021Property ownership dispute, separated unmarried couple ( TOLATA)Outcome: Settled
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11 November 2020Joint Property Venture DisputeOutcome: Did Not Settle
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24 September 2020Mortgage DisputeOutcome: Settled
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16 September 2020Mortgage DisputeOutcome: Settled
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1 June 2020Landlord and TenantOutcome: Settled after date
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26 November 2019Mansion Block Service Charge and Repairs DisputeOutcome: Partial Settlement
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9 May 2019Local Authority Service Charge DisputeOutcome: Settled
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29 April 2019Land Option to Purchase DisputeOutcome: Settled
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4 March 2019Damages Arising out of Tenancy Breach of CovenantOutcome: Did Not Settle
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26 October 2018Consequential Loss Claim - Commercial TenancyOutcome: Settled
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15 October 2018Breach of Covenant Dental PracticeOutcome: Partial Settlement
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2 October 2018Land DevelopmentOutcome: Partial Settlement
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23 August 2018Lease forfeiture claim, breach of covenantOutcome: Settled after date
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9 July 2018Boundary DisputeOutcome: Settled
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22 June 2018Property DisputeOutcome: Settled
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12 December 2017Land DisputeOutcome: Settled
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3 July 2017PropertyOutcome: Settled
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12 December 2016PropertyOutcome: Settled
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26 September 2016Rent ArrearsOutcome: Settled
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28 July 2016Landlord and TenantOutcome: Settled
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26 July 2016Co-Ownership Property DisputeOutcome: Settled
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8 June 2016CommercialOutcome: Did Not Settle
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2 December 2015Landlord and TenantOutcome: Adjourned
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1 December 2015Restrictive Covenants/PlanningOutcome: Partial Settlement
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19 February 2015PropertyOutcome: Partial Settlement
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3 February 2015Commercial PropertyOutcome: Settled
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27 January 2015PropertyOutcome: Settled
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2 December 2014Beneficial Property InterestOutcome: Did Not Settle
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27 November 2014Landlord and TenantOutcome: Settled
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29 October 2014Unlawful EvictionOutcome: Settled
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29 May 2014PopertyOutcome: Settled
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7 May 2014PropertyOutcome: Settled
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26 March 2014Land DisputeOutcome: Did Not Settle
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3 December 2013Commercial/PropertyOutcome: Settled
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25 November 2013propertyOutcome: Settled
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14 August 2013PropertyOutcome: Did Not Settle
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12 August 2013PropertyOutcome: Partial Settlement
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22 July 2013PropertyOutcome: Did Not Settle
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5 July 2013Service Charge DisputeOutcome: Settled
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14 June 2013Planning DisputeOutcome: Settled
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10 June 2013PropertyOutcome: Settled
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20 May 2013PropertyOutcome: Settled
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10 May 2013Tree Root Subsidence - NegligenceOutcome: Settled
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4 May 2013Syndicate Property Purchase DisputeOutcome: Did Not Settle
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30 April 2013Agricultural Right of WayOutcome: Settled
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20 April 2013Service Charge and ForfeitureOutcome: Partial Settlement
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8 March 2013PropertyOutcome: Settled
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18 January 2013Redevelopmnet of Commercial PremisesOutcome: Did Not Settle
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6 December 2012Contractual DisputeOutcome: Did Not Settle
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4 December 2012Housing DisrepairOutcome: Settled
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19 November 2012Banking/Mortgage/Securities DisputeOutcome: Settled
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15 November 2012Dilapidations DisputeOutcome: Adjourned
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30 October 2012Party Wall DisputeOutcome: Settled
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26 October 2012Property Managment DisputeOutcome: Settled
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19 October 2012Residential Property Service Charges DisputeOutcome: Settled
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10 October 2012Agents' CommissionOutcome: Settled
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7 August 2012PropertyOutcome: Settled
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16 May 2011CommercialOutcome: Settled
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28 March 2011Commercial and PropertyOutcome: Partial Settlement
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9 November 2010PropertyOutcome: Settled
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9 July 2010PropertyOutcome: Did Not Settle
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18 March 2010CommercialOutcome: Settled
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2 March 2010Property/CommercialOutcome: Settled
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24 July 2009Professional Negligence/PropertyOutcome: Settled
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12 June 2009PropertyOutcome: Settled
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28 April 2009PropertyOutcome: Settled
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26 January 2009Property/CommercialOutcome: Settled
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5 March 2008Property/CommercialOutcome: Settled
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5 June 2007Property/Commercial Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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17 May 2007PropertyOutcome: Settled
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10 May 2007CommercialOutcome: Settled
Insurance
- Insurance Provider Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund
- Certificate Status Certificate on file
- Expiry Date 31 March 2024
- Level of Cover 2000000
CPD & Training
- Mediation Training Provider CEDR
- Date Qualified as Mediator 11 January 1999
- Training Certificate Download PDF
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