Richard Hammond LLB; Accredited Mediator; Notary Public is a qualified mediator General Information MEET RICHARD HAMMOND A highly experienced disputes lawyer with over 25 years in private practice, dealing with all types of commercial and civil disputes, from small claims to complex multi-party cases. CHOSING RICHARD AS YOUR MEDIATOR • Benefit from an extensive experience at a senior level of all types of disputes – from neighbour disputes to commercial property and County Court to Mercantile and Chancery. • Wide-ranging legal practice – a disputes lawyer for the whole of his professional career and Partner and Head of Department for his firm, Richard believes in the concept of settlement through mediation and also to the principle that almost any dispute can be resolved through mediation. • Committed to the process, Richard will work to gain the confidence of the parties and put them at ease so they can explore the opportunities for settlement. Prepared to facilitate but also challenge perceptions where appropriate, Richard will aim to focus everyone on what the parties can take out of the mediation. • Flexible on location – Based in the Midlands, Richard will travel nationally and internationally for mediator work AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Business sale Commercial, contract and tort Construction and engineering Defective goods and supply of services Defamation Employment and workplace Haulage and Transport Intellectual Property Inheritance and probate Land Disputes including boundary, easements and restrictive covenants Landlord and tenant Partnership Professional negligence Property Restrictive covenants Shareholder disputes Trespass and conversion claims Trusts (including TOLATA) Richard’s practice has a long-standing connection with the haulage industry and this results in frequent referrals from trade associations, transport and logistics businesses from across the UK and Europe. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND • Private practice solicitor since 1990; specialist disputes lawyer • Partner and Head of Department • Public Notary Feedback: "Excellent service received. Richard was friendly and approachable throughout but not afraid to tackle difficult questions. We would undoubtedly use him again in future mediations as the lack of settlement was not due to the mediator in this case who did his utmost to broker a deal" - Gateley Plc