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:
Area of Expertise:
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.
Date | Outcome |
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12 December 2022 | Settled |
9 March 2021 | Settled |
2 September 2020 | Settled |
11 August 2020 | Settled |
11 June 2020 | Settled |
26 November 2019 | Settled |
18 March 2019 | Settled |
27 February 2019 | Settled |
17 January 2019 | Settled |
28 November 2018 | Settled |
18 September 2018 | Settled |
5 September 2018 | Settled |
20 July 2018 | Settled |
24 April 2018 | Settled |
20 March 2018 | Settled |
13 March 2018 | Settled |
6 February 2018 | Settled |
31 January 2018 | Settled |
29 January 2018 | Settled |
19 January 2018 | Settled |
9 January 2018 | Settled |
19 December 2017 | Settled |
14 December 2017 | Settled |
13 December 2017 | Settled |
6 December 2017 | Settled |
Insurance Provider:
Markel International Insurance Company Limited
Certificate Status:
Certificate on file
Expiry Date:
1 September 2024
Level of Cover:
1000000
Mediation Training Provider:
London School of Mediation
Date Qualified as Mediator:
21 October 2013
Training Certificate: