Peter Higgins 

Membership Status: Mediator

General Information

Peter is a full-time commercial mediator who has settled private, civil, commercial and workplace disputes  from points of principle to sums involving millions. He us CEDR accredited, a member of the CEDR UK Panel and a CMC registered mediator. Since 2017 Peter has mediated a broad range of commercial disputes reflecting his broad experience as a CEO, MD and Commercial Director in corporate SMB business.

Peter has an energy and style that is focussed on ensuring parties are listened to and ultimately work towards reaching an agreement. He understands the landscape, pitfalls and consequences of parties proceeding to expensive, time consuming and impersonal litigation. He has a natural intuitive ability to understand the key issues, the position of each party and why they are positioned where they are. He possesses an excellent commercial sense of what is required to reach a settlement. He will carefully challenge parties to ensure their ‘positions’ are reality checked and enables honest risk assessments as opposed to over-confident positioning. He encourages both parties not to agree, but to look at the position from the other side.

This experience has been gained following a varied international career working as a General Manager and Commercial Director for large international internet betting organisations and building his own private client and branded live event stadia betting business. All roles required leadership, commercial acumen along with communication and diplomacy skills for both work and external clients.

Peter is a true Commercial Mediator and has a high Settlement Agreement rate supported by a number of positive testimonials from mediation parties and their legal representatives. He is comfortable working with litigation in person for private clients, legal representation and Kings Counsel. 

Expertise


• Commercial Contracts
• Franchise and White Label agreements
• Private Client
• Litigation in Person
• Professional Sports Athletes and Promoters
• Gambling
• High Profile Individuals
• Media & Entertainment
• Employment and Workplace
• Debt
• Partnership, Shareholder and Joint Venture
• Private Landlord
• Commercial Landlord
• Probate

Professional Background

Peter has a successful commercial business background spanning over 30 years working at Commercial Director, General Manager and MD level at both start up and established level. Managing revenues up to $250m. He has an excellent record in building board level, executive level, and operational level relationships and has managed small to large teams. He understands the strategic and day to day operational challenges that businesses need to manage.

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"Peter provided valuable help in achieving a settlement on a longstanding and sensitive case. He came across as being very personable and communicated well with the client, utilising his knowledge and experience of the betting industry to help tackle some key issues and bridge the gap between the parties." Paul Kanolik, Partner, Ellis Jones

“Peter had an excellent understanding of the key issues. His persona and commercial approach significantly contributed to both parties ultimately reaching an agreed settlement.” James Atton Partner Mackrell Solicitors.

“Peters extensive industry knowledge and his experience, and his practical approach to mediation, guided the parties to a successful outcome.” QC

“Would certainly recommend and use again”. Barrister.

“Handled the mediation well, liked his approach and style and would recommend him. “ Client

“Peter was absolutely fantastic in his role as a mediator. He managed the process expertly between both parties and worked hard to get this dispute settled. He deserves a massive amount of credit. We will certainly be using his services again when required.” Charlie Logue FLUTTER Group Legal Counsel

“I’d also like to thank you for facilitating a successful conclusion; perhaps your initials should stand for ‘personable and helpful’ or maybe ‘pragmatic and hortative’! Your relaxed demeanour and grasp of the issues in the case was also an important factor in enabling us to reach a settlement. “Mark Owen Betfred Legal Counsel

“I was very impressed with Peter’s commitment to achieving a settlement. He kept the parties focused and maintained momentum whenever they were drifting apart. I will certainly be recommending his services in the future.” Mark Stephens Barrister Legal 500

“Peter has an ability to understand the dynamics and interests of the various parties and looks not only at the moving parts between those involved but also at a structured way forward to find potential settlement areas not considered previously.” Tara Brady Head of Global Sales Microsoft

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Peter Higgins league table position 156 / 163

total mediations undertaken 55

member level Elite Mediator

Peter is a member of phone01823 247 247

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Recent History

DateOutcome
25 March 2024Settled
2 February 2024Settled
28 November 2023Adjourned
6 October 2023Settled
29 September 2023Settled
18 September 2023Settled
6 July 2023Settled
5 June 2023Settled
31 May 2023Settled
5 May 2023Settled
4 May 2023Settled
26 April 2023Settled
21 March 2023Settled
1 March 2023Settled
28 February 2023Settled
27 February 2023Settled
20 February 2023Settled
1 February 2023Settled
2 November 2022Settled
6 October 2022Settled
14 September 2022Adjourned
6 September 2022Adjourned
14 July 2022Settled
5 July 2022Settled
12 May 2022Settled

Insurance

Insurance Provider:

Oxygen

Certificate Status:

Certificate on file

Expiry Date:

6 December 2024

Level of Cover:

5000000

CPD & Training

Mediation Training Provider:

CEDR

Date Qualified as Mediator:

6 November 2017

Training Certificate: