Profile
Laurence is a dispute resolution solicitor with particular expertise in property law. He has been litigating property-law based disputes for 20 years.
His extensive experience of the litigation process allows him to grasp the underlying issues and costs considerations between the parties quickly. His preparation prior to the mediation will ensure that the mediation starts tackling those issues from the outset. Whilst he will ask probing questions of the parties and their positions, Laurence will keep the parties’ wider interests firmly in mind in order to help them reach a mutually acceptable outcome. Laurence will try to provide a relaxed atmosphere in which to conduct the negotiations.
Laurence’s particular areas of expertise include:
- Contract disputes
- Landlord and tenant disputes (both commercial and residential)
- Trust disputes
- Dilapidations claims
- Building disputes
- Boundary disputes
- Adverse possession claims
- Rights of way and other easements
- Trespass
- Nuisance claims
- Professional negligence claims including those against solicitors and property professionals
If the mediation proves unsuccessful on the day, Laurence hopes that the parties will take away a fresh perspective on the dispute such that settlement is achieved shortly afterwards.
Laurence will continue to work with the parties after the mediation to try and achieve settlement if the parties would like him to do so.
Laurence is also available to undertake mediations via Zoom.
Testimonials
"Laurence was extremely helpful. He was fully prepared for the case and had read all the papers. He had a thorough grasp of the case and the matters that needed to be resolved and showed great skill in keeping the negotiations on track. The mediation was very fluid and Laurence explained the process very thoroughly. His communication and negotiation skills were outstanding." - Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP
“Laurence spent time listening to the client’s concerns and remained professional throughout. A settlement was achieved in circumstances where all parties considered it unlikely to happen.” - Dunn & Baker
"Laurence is a very effective mediator. He builds a good rapport with both solicitors and clients and is able to get to the heart of the dispute quickly to help parties explore sensible settlement opportunities." - Foot Anstey
"The clients were apprehensive about mediation in the first instance and queried whether anyone could bridge the gap which seemed quite wide, in order to reach a settlement. And although settlement was not achieved during the mediation itself, if it had not been for the determination and calm approach taken by Laurence, the parties would not have ended the day so close to settlement, which was then finalised shortly afterwards” - Charles French & Co
"You were very professional in your approach to helping us reach a settlement. I do not know if we were more challenging than most cases you handle, but from my point of view, it was a long arduous 5 hours in which you successfully navigated both parties to a reasonable conclusion" - a participant to mediation
"Excellent throughout. Would certainly use in the future" - Gard & Co
"Mr Gray is as impressive as ever. Cuts to the chase whilst at the same time understanding all the issues in play. I would not hesitate to recommend him." - VWV LLP
"Mr Gray was fair and even-handed between the parties whilst constructively encouraging both to find the creative solution that eventually led to successful settlement. I would highly recommend him." - Magdalen Chambers
History
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Date
Nature of dispute
Outcome
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22 March 2024BoundaryOutcome: Did Not Settle
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4 March 2024Boundary disputeOutcome: Settled
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25 January 2024ToLATAOutcome: Settled
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16 January 2024Boundary/Right of WayOutcome: Partial Settlement
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5 December 2023PropertyOutcome: Adjourned
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11 September 2023BoundaryOutcome: Partial Settlement
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15 June 2023TOLATAOutcome: Settled
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23 May 2023Beneficial interest in propertyOutcome: Partial Settlement
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15 May 2023Access to neighbouring landOutcome: Partial Settlement
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28 April 2023TOLATAOutcome: Settled
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5 April 2023NuisanceOutcome: Did Not Settle
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31 March 2023Planning/development disputeOutcome: Adjourned
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29 March 2023Possession/constructive trustOutcome: Settled
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13 March 2023Family disputeOutcome: Settled
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10 March 2023PropertyOutcome: Settled
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18 January 2023Right of wayOutcome: Did Not Settle
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4 April 2022Building disputeOutcome: Settled
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18 March 2022Right of wayOutcome: Settled
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3 November 2021Boundary/Adverse Possession DisputeOutcome: Settled
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30 September 2021Trespass/Property DamageOutcome: Did Not Settle
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17 September 2021PropertyOutcome: Did Not Settle
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2 June 2021Boundary disputeOutcome: Settled
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12 April 2021Family disputeOutcome: Settled
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25 March 2021Boundary DisputeOutcome: Settled
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16 December 2020Cohabitee disputeOutcome: Did Not Settle
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26 February 2020CommercialOutcome: Did Not Settle
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27 January 2020DilapidationsOutcome: Settled
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10 September 2019CommercialOutcome: Did Not Settle
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6 March 2019Right of WayOutcome: Settled
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1 March 2019Right of WayOutcome: Settled
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18 December 2018PropertyOutcome: Settled
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5 November 2018PropertyOutcome: Settled
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30 October 2018NuisanceOutcome: Did Not Settle
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19 September 2018TOLATAOutcome: Settled
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5 September 2018TOLATAOutcome: Settled
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27 June 2018Director/CompanyOutcome: Settled
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1 May 2018BoundaryOutcome: Settled
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20 March 2018TOLATAOutcome: Settled
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17 May 2017ConstructionOutcome: Partial Settlement
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27 February 2017Neighbour DisputeOutcome: Did Not Settle
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20 December 2016Building DisputeOutcome: Settled
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16 September 2016Proprietary estoppel/trust disputeOutcome: Settled after date
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21 July 2016Right of WayOutcome: Settled
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26 February 2014ContractOutcome: Settled
Insurance
- Insurance Provider Oxygen Insurance
- Certificate Status Certificate on file
- Expiry Date 6 October 2024
- Level of Cover 1000000
CPD & Training
- Mediation Training Provider London School of Mediation
- Date Qualified as Mediator 19 July 2013
- Training Certificate Download PDF
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