Profile
Profile:
Felton is an Elite Lawyer Mediator with over 30 years PQE. He has been appointed mediator in a large number of contentious civil, commercial, employment, property, inheritance and probate cases and is ranked top 5 Lawyer Mediator in the UK (National Mediator Database League Table).
Felton has held many senior corporate positions including, Director of Finance, Director of Management Information Systems, Managing Director and Managing Partner. He has been appointed Mediator by a number of Police Constabularies and Local Government Authorities across England & Wales to mediate civil, commercial, workplace and employment cases.
Outside of work, Felton enjoys listening to classical music, spending time with family and travelling.
Qualification, Training, Accreditation & Membership:
- Master's Degree with distinction, International law, LLM
- Bar Professional Training Course, Law
- Graduate Diploma in Law, GDL
- Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration / MIS
- Higher Diploma, Management Information Systems
- Higher Certificate, Communication & Media Studies
- Diploma, Accounting
- Diploma, Economics
- Diploma, Management
- Diploma, Theology
- Certified Mediator, USA
- Accredited Mediator, UK
- CMC Registered Mediator
- Member of the London Court of Arbitration
- Member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inns of Court
Area of Expertise:
- Civil, Commercial, Contract and Tort
- Corporate, Company & Partnership
- Construction and Engineering
- Debt Recovery
- Employment & Workplace
- Franchise
- Finance, Banking and Taxation
- Hotel & Hospitality
- Housing Association
- Inheritance and Probate
- Information Technology
- International Trade
- Insolvency
- Insurance
- Land including Boundary, Easement & Restrictive Covenant
- Landlord & Tenant
- Neighbours and Community
- Personal Injury
- Professional Negligence
- Property
- Sales & Supply of Goods and Services
- Trespass and Conversion
- Trade Union
Professional Feedback & Testimonials:
Commercial dispute, sales and acquisition of chain of restaurants
“I have worked with Felton on a number of mediations and as always I find him to be very impartial, very well prepared, calm and objective, and bring lots of energy and positivity in helping a successful mediation outcome.” Partner Solicitor acting for the Defendant.
Commercial dispute, Breach of Contract
“I was very impressed with the mediation, I find Felton to be very well prepared, calm, polite, impartial and extremely knowledgeable. I will definitely use his services again and recommend him to my colleague and clients.” Claimant’s Solicitor.
Inheritance & Probate (1975 Act Claim by 5 Adult Children), Breach of Deed of Trust
“In a seven hour mediation, Felton helped us resolve a very difficult, complex and complicated matter which has been in litigation for over 2 years. The court granted a stay on the matter so that the parties may try to resolve the matter at mediation. His approached was calm, measured, focus and very professional in dealing with every issue in dispute.” Defendant Solicitor.
Challenge to validity of will
“In a dispute that has been on-going for over 4 years I was very happy that we were able to come to a resolution at mediation with Felton’s help. He was very well prepares, very professional, very calm and very clear.” Claimant in person.
Employment & workplace dispute
“Felton made me feel at ease throughout the process and was very approachable, very knowledgeable, very effective in helping us come to a resolution at mediation.” Defendant in person.
Commercial dispute, Breach of contract
“Felton was very easy to understand and was very helpful throughout the process, all was very good, and service was absolutely worth the time and money.” Claimant in person.
Employment & workplace dispute
“I am very happy with the outcome of the mediation. Felton was very informative, friendly, calm and absolutely professional in helping us achieve a fantastic outcome.” Defendant in person
Landlord & Tenant Dispute
“I remain entirely grateful to Felton for all the hard work he put into helping us come to a resolution in what was undoubtedly a very difficult matter.” Claimant in person.
Property Dispute
“Felton’s positive approach, tenacity, and calm in the mediation process enable us to come to a successful resolution." Defendant in person.
Boundary Dispute
“Felton was very impartial, calm, knowledgeable and objective in helping us resolve a very difficult matter that has been 6 years in dispute. We are very pleased that this matter has finally been put to rest and that we can now move on with living our lives peacefully with our neighbour.” Claimant in person.
Commercial dispute, Breach of Contract
“Felton was very helpful, very knowledgeable and very competent in helping us resolve a very complex dispute.” Defendant Solicitor.
Inheritance & Probate dispute
“His communication was clear and excellent, he was not judgemental, Felton was extremely skilful in keeping the parties calm in what was a very complex and difficult case, he ensure that the process was fair and proportionate and allow equal time in private session to each party. Felton was an absolute professional at the highest level.” Senior Partner Solicitor acting for the Claimant.
Civil & Commercial Dispute
“I was particularly impressed with the ease at which Felton conduct the proceeding. He was calm, polite, impartial, professional and demonstrate total understanding of the matter in dispute and meticulously worked on every contentious point helping the parties come to resolution.” Partner solicitor acting for the Defendant.
Landlord & Tenant Dispute
“Felton was very professional, very well-prepared. His communication was excellent and he engaged all parties at all times. We are very grateful to him for helping us come to a settlement on a long standing dispute.” Claimant in person.
Inheritance & Probate Dispute
“Felton was brilliant in bringing the group to focus and look at a realistic way forward. He was very professional indeed and I would recommend him wholeheartedly. Brilliant outcome, super professional.” Defendant in person.
Civil, Finance, Property Dispute
“I was initially sceptical and nervous about going to mediation, but Felton immediately made all parties feel comfortable with the process and I became confident that my case would be heard and dealt with fairly and impartially and that is exactly how it was done. I unreservedly recommend Felton as simply the best.” Defendant in person.
Employment & Workplace Dispute
“Felton is a masterful communicator, very patient, calm, intelligent and absolutely brilliant. He allowed each party plenty of time dealing with each element of the issue, he focus on helping the party to reach a satisfactory settlement rather than being in a rush to close the case.” Claimant in person.
History
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Date
Nature of dispute
Outcome
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12 December 2022EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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9 March 2021EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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2 September 2020EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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11 August 2020EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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11 June 2020EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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26 November 2019Civil, FinanceOutcome: Settled
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18 March 2019Employment, WorkplaceOutcome: Settled
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27 February 2019Employment, WorkplaceOutcome: Settled
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17 January 2019Employment, WorkplaceOutcome: Settled
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28 November 2018CommercialOutcome: Settled
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18 September 2018CommercialOutcome: Settled
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5 September 2018PropertyOutcome: Settled
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20 July 2018CommercialOutcome: Settled
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24 April 2018Civil, Finance, PropertyOutcome: Settled
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20 March 2018CommercialOutcome: Settled
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13 March 2018CommercialOutcome: Settled
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6 February 2018Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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31 January 2018CommercialOutcome: Settled
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29 January 2018Civil, Finance, PropertyOutcome: Settled
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19 January 2018Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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9 January 2018CommercialOutcome: Settled
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19 December 2017Community & NeighbourOutcome: Settled
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14 December 2017CommercialOutcome: Settled
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13 December 2017Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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6 December 2017Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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14 November 2017Community & NeighbourOutcome: Settled
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30 October 2017Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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20 October 2017Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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19 October 2017Community & NeighbourOutcome: Settled
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18 October 2017CommercialOutcome: Settled
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17 October 2017CommercialOutcome: Settled
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16 October 2017Community & NeighbourOutcome: Settled
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10 October 2017Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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9 October 2017Community & NeighbourOutcome: Settled
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6 October 2017Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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1 September 2017CommercialOutcome: Settled
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26 August 2017Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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25 August 2017Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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23 August 2017Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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17 August 2017Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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15 August 2017Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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3 July 2017Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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26 June 2017Civil, Family, Education (SEND)Outcome: Settled
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17 May 2017CommercialOutcome: Settled
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20 March 2017Civil, Family, Education (SEND)Outcome: Settled
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9 March 2017Employment, WorkplaceOutcome: Settled
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8 March 2017Employment, WorkplaceOutcome: Settled
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7 March 2017Boundary DisputeOutcome: Settled
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22 February 2017Employment, WorkplaceOutcome: Settled
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15 February 2017CommercialOutcome: Settled
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3 February 2017Employment, WorkplaceOutcome: Settled
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9 December 2016EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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4 November 2016Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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1 November 2016CommercialOutcome: Settled
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21 October 2016Civil, Family, Education (SEND)Outcome: Settled
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20 October 2016CommercialOutcome: Settled
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17 August 2016Inheritance & ProbateOutcome: Settled
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28 June 2016CommercialOutcome: Settled
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2 June 2016EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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24 May 2016Civil, Family, FinanceOutcome: Did Not Settle
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10 May 2016Employment, WorkplaceOutcome: Settled
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27 April 2016EmploymentOutcome: Settled
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13 April 2016Unfair DismissalOutcome: Settled
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3 March 2016Civil, Family, Education (SEND)Outcome: Settled
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1 March 2016Civil, Family, Education (SEND)Outcome: Settled
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6 October 2015Civil, Family, Education (SEND)Outcome: Settled
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2 October 2015Civil, Family, Education (SEND)Outcome: Settled
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10 September 2015Civil, Family, Education (SEND)Outcome: Settled
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9 September 2015Inheritance & PropertyOutcome: Settled
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8 July 2015Civil, Family, Education (SEND)Outcome: Settled
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10 March 2015Civil, Family, Education (SEND)Outcome: Settled
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18 February 2015CommercialOutcome: Settled
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11 December 2014CommercialOutcome: Settled
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7 October 2014Civil, Family, Education (SEND)Outcome: Settled
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3 September 2014Civil, Family, Education (SEND)Outcome: Settled
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24 June 2014CommercialOutcome: Settled
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6 June 2014CommercialOutcome: Settled
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1 May 2014CommercialOutcome: Settled
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24 April 2014CommercialOutcome: Settled
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4 March 2014CommercialOutcome: Settled
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31 December 2013Civil, Finance, PropertyOutcome: Settled
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19 November 2013Civil, Finance, PropertyOutcome: Settled
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22 August 2013Landlord, TenantOutcome: Settled
Insurance
- Insurance Provider Markel International Insurance Company Limited
- Certificate Status Certificate on file
- Expiry Date 1 September 2024
- Level of Cover 1000000
CPD & Training
- Mediation Training Provider London School of Mediation
- Date Qualified as Mediator 21 October 2013
- Training Certificate Download PDF
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