Profile
General Information
Ranked 5th on the UK Mediation National Database Panel, George Patros has a unique background, formely a Surveyor and now a highly experienced and leading Barrister & Elite Mediator with an impressive success and satisfaction rate with 25 years PQE. He has been appointed as a Mediator in excess of 200 Mediations.
George is highly regarded for his analytical skills, client care and effective communication having worked at International Magic Circle Firms, Barristers chambers in the Strand, now practising at 2 Kings Bench Walk Chambers, Visiting Lecturer at BPP Law School, Legal Director of Central London practice, BLS Law & Mediation committee member of the International Bar Association.
George has a particular expertise in the field of Property, Landlord and Tenant, Trusts (with particular expertise in TOLATA disputes),COMMERCIAL/CONTRACT disputes;; Inheritance/Probate/Trusts & Construction/ Building / COMMERCIAL disputes having initially gained a Surveying degree being ranked First at his University and awarded the National Estates Gazette Prize. Prior to reading law and having worked for several years at a leading international Surveying consultancy practice and also at a leading magic circle firm specialising in Property/Construction/Tolata litigation. This has enabled him to develop extensive experience in often complicated negotiations ranging from two participants to multi-jurisdictional disputes with up to twenty participants both at the pre-litigation stages and also during the litigation process itself. He has been appointed as a mediator in a large number of Property/Construction/TOLATA/Inheritance & Probate disputes. He is able to consider matters laterally from both a Surveyors & Barristers perspective which is invaluable in his arears of expertise.
Areas of Expertise
- PROPERTY (all aspects)
- Conveyancing disputes
- Easements & Rights of Way
- Land & Boundary Disputes
- Misrepresentation
- Land Use
- Option Agreements
- Neighbour Disputes
- Nuisance
- Party Wall Agreements
- Property Insurance disputes
- COMMERCIAL/CONTRACTUAL DISPUTES
- LANDLORD & TENANT (all aspects-commercial & residential)
- Disrepair
- Forfeiture
- Trespass
- Rent review
- Service Charge Disputes
- Dilapidations
- Breach of Covenant
- TOLATA Disputes
- INHERITANCE/PROBATE/TRUST Disputes
- Resulting/Constructive Trusts
- Cohabitation
- Proprietory Estoppel
- Capacity
- Undue Influence
- S.9 Validity (Will)
- Knowledge & Approval
- Building Disputes
- Construction & Engineering
- Professional Negligence (Surveyors & Solicitors)
- Partnership/Shareholder/Director Disputes
- Special Educational Needs
Feedback
"My client and I instructed George to act as mediator in a construction dispute between a homeowner and builder. The builder was acting as a litigant in person, which created various difficulties throughout the case, and was a concern as we approached mediation. However, George managed the litigant in person excellently, and recognised early on the appropriate approach needed with him in terms of how much pressure to apply, and managed to assist us in seeing through the mediation to a successful settlement by the end of the day. George was focussed throughout, well prepared, and his expertise both as a barrister, and a former surveyor, were perfect for this type of case. He was professional and approachable throughout the day, and I would not hesitate to use him again in the future." - Stephensons Solicitors LLP
"George Patros was extremely effective. He displayed a combination of legal knowledge with sensitive reactions and demeanour.
If I was to need Mediation again, I would not hesitate in choosing Mr Patros." - Portcullis Property Lawyers
"As a mediator I found you calm, measured, objective and precise to the point". - Eastwest Cargo Services Ltd
"Very good and helpful". - BHW Solicitors
"Excellent". - Abbotsley Ltd
"I would definitely consider using Mr Patros again he was superb in sometimes difficult circumstances and was a great asset to assisting in the resolution of this dispute”. - Biscoes Law
"An informative and clear mediation experience. George provided all the support required to both parties. A very positive experience" . - CSB Solicitors
"I am more than happy that George did all he could and got as near as anyone could have. He put our minds at ease with what was happening and was very knowledgeable and obviously experienced, which was really reassuring. He was excellent."
"We were very grateful for your calm, measured and, above all, equitable approach to the mediation which inspired client confidence that the mediation would be conducted fairly; this was a significant factor in a final agreement being reached shortly after the official mediation concluded."- - Dr G Burke
"Very helpful mediator, who genuinely was interested in achieving a settlement." - Glanvilles
"Very measured. Ensured the mediation was conducted at a good pace". - Willans LLP
"The professional approach exhibited made a terrible experience much easier to bear. The case could not of settled without the mediators skill and effort". - Field Fisher Solicitors
"We must say we were very fortunate to have such an experienced and professional mediator as George Patros. He was very smartly presented and had great presence.
He was very focused throughout the proceedings. His style of mediation was very friendly, relaxed and calm which made us feel comfortable and at ease to get all our points out for discussion.
He managed to maintain firm control of the process keeping things on track without making us feel pressured.
George listened very carefully and he was very clear and articulate whilst always remaining objective and impartial with a smile!
We all would be extremely happy to use the services of George Patros as a mediator again and would be happy to recommend him to our family and friends.
Generally a good experience with a positive outcome."
"We just wished to offer a HUGE thank you for all your hard work yesterday,what a day !!.We are sure without it we would not now have closure. Once again thank you."
"Excellent mediator! Would recommend to any party"
"George was very helpful, personable, clearly experienced and was instrumental in achieving a resolution. Very highly recommended" Brethertons,
"Very good. does not rush in, appreciated the issues, and took time to find areas of agreement. worked hard to achieve the settlement" Willans,
"We are pleased that you were appointed as the mediator for Friday albeit very last minute. Your logical input and efforts are much appreciated" Duncan Lewis,
"George is an excellent mediator whose services I would not hesitate to recommend. His knowledge of the constructions industry is invaluable and a real asset in mediating disputes of this type" Anthony Gold Solicitors,
"The mediator was personable and performed well. I would recommend him and use him again." Anonymous,
"George is one of the most able mediators I have worked with so far. He made very constructive suggestions about how to present a second offer to the other party, which helped us very much to reach settlement. I would certainly use George again." Rix and Kay,
"Extremely happy with George's approach. He was able to keep negotiations going when it seemed on at least two occasions the only option was to end the mediation. I have no hesitation in recommending George as a Mediator and would certainly appoint him again." Belvederes,
"I would certainly recommend Mr Patros again. He quickly moved matters forward, was very pragmatic and came up with a variety of possible solutions, thinking outside the box. His communication and client care skills were excellent" Invictus Chambers,
"I was hugely impressed with George as a mediator. He had prepared thoroughly, and throughout the day proposed sensible and constructive solutions to help the parties move towards settlement. He also showed enormous skill, patience and professionalism in dealing with a very difficult lay client, and a fractious situation. I would absolutely recommend George's services, and use him in a future mediation - I though he was superb in all respects." Barrister @ Ten Old Square,
"I felt he did an excellent job in steering us through the process..This case was a complex one…I was impressed with the breadth of George’s knowledge…which was invaluable…George had an excellent manner…calm, polite, reassuring and clear…I am grateful for George’s help in reaching that compromise..” - Barrister @ Garden Court Chambers,
"George Patros was both calm and objective, but also sensitive to the needs of both parties. His style of mediation was friendly and relaxed which put us at ease to feel comfortable to get our points out for discussion. George was an excellent mediator and we would not hesitate to recommend him and use him again." - James Stedman, Litigant in Person -
"Mr Patros was not my client's first choice, mainly because I had no professional experience of Mr Patros, and have in the past attempted to employ mediators that I have had experienced of (simply because I am of the view that in most cases, it is in the parties interest to settle early, and with a good mediator, this is very much achievable). However, on the strength of Mr Patros' performance at the mediation yesterday, Mr Patros will most certainly be one of my preferred mediators in future mediations - and that is the biggest compliment I can pay to Mr Patros. Thank you." - Cato Solicitors,
"Mr Patros was enormously helpful in dealing with our case, where we had to deal with a stubborn and controlling lay Claimant. Mr Patros put everyone at their ease and had a very pleasant and approachable manner. He was very helpful at all stages and skilfully steered the parties towards a settlement. I could not rate him too highly and would certainly recommend him to others" - Downs Solicitors,
"I would recommend George to anyone I know he is a very nice man and he knew exactly what was needed" LIP,
"This was a matter that I thought would not be settled at mediation, but did" Cato Solicitors.
"Mr Patros was excellent, everything we need of a mediator and more. A very calm and re-assuring manner" TM Law,
"He is an excellent mediator" LIP,
"I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am for your efforts yesterday in being able to facilitate a resolution." LIP,
“We were generally very happy with the process on the day”,
“All very good and personable”.
“George was a pleasure to work with”.
“The mediator was brilliant. Polite, firm and professional”. Summerfield Brown Solicitors
“My mediator Mr George Patros was absolutely wonderful and made my first mediation a very pleasurable and educational experience”. Actons solicitors
“George had a good grasp on the issues in dispute….injected a good degree of common sense…without his assistance, an doubtful it would have settled..”. DFA Law.
“George was brilliant, kind and very empathetic”. Josiah Hinks solicitors
“Brilliant”. LIP
“Excellent”. LIP
“Was very impressed by George Patros and will definitely keep him in mind for future mediations”. IBB Law
“The service you gave me was first class. I would not hesitate to recommend your good self to anyone who may approach me for a recommendation…..5 star service”. Russell Clayton solicitors
“Mr Patros went over and beyond in his preparation for the mediation process. His approach to mediation and knowledge helped the parties navigate through both the emotional and complex legal issues, which ultimately assisted the parties in reaching an agreement of compromise”. Q S Davidsons solicitors
“We were extremely happy with George Patros….We do not feel that he could have been any better prepared and his input was second to none…” Rotheras solicitors
“Mediated a settlement beautifully in a case that I genuinely thought was not going to reach an agreement.. All down to George”. Imran Mahmood Counsel
“Brilliant absolutely brilliant”. Nigel Frost Keystone Law
“Very professional. He knows how to get a settlement. Thank you”. Action Coach
Education
BSc (Hons) Land Administration (Surveying) (Property & Construction)
Estates Gazette Prize for 'Most Outstanding Final Year Student' - Property/Construction
LLB (Hons) (University of London - UCL)
LLM (with Merit) (UCL) (Insolvency & Company Law)
Called to the Bar 2009 (Middle Temple)
Memberships
Property Bar Association
Chancery Bar Association
Professional Negligence Bar Association
Public Access Bar Association
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Member of Middle Temple
Mediation Committee Member of International Bar Association
CMC Registered Mediator
History
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Date
Nature of dispute
Outcome
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25 March 2024ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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20 March 2024Commercial Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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12 March 2024PropertyOutcome: Settled
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6 March 2024Land Dipsute - Overage ProvisionOutcome: Settled
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27 February 2024ProbateOutcome: Settled
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6 February 2024PropertyOutcome: Partial Settlement
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11 January 2024LandOutcome: Settled
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5 December 2023ProbateOutcome: Settled
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27 November 2023TOLATAOutcome: Settled
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17 November 2023TOLATAOutcome: Partial Settlement
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10 November 2023TOLATAOutcome: Settled
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9 November 2023TOLATAOutcome: Settled
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7 November 2023Boundary DisputeOutcome: Partial Settlement
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31 October 2023PropertyOutcome: Settled
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30 October 2023ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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25 October 2023CommercialOutcome: Settled
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18 October 2023Company/ShareholderOutcome: Settled
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11 October 2023PropertyOutcome: Partial Settlement
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9 October 2023PropertyOutcome: Settled After Date
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28 September 2023Neighbour/BoundaryOutcome: Settled
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20 September 2023Commercial Contract DisputeOutcome: Settled
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18 September 2023Commercial/DirectorOutcome: Partial Settlement
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2 August 2023Conversion DisputeOutcome: Settled After Date
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12 July 2023ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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28 June 2023LandOutcome: Settled After Date
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31 May 2023ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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17 May 2023Social Housing Landlord DisputeOutcome: Settled
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15 May 2023Company/SharesOutcome: Settled after date
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10 May 2023Unpaid FeesOutcome: Settled
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20 April 2023Leasehold disrepairOutcome: Settled
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5 April 2023Right of Way DisputeOutcome: Settled After Date
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4 April 2023ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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3 April 2023CommercialOutcome: Settled
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30 March 2023PropertyOutcome: Settled
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20 March 2023Boundary DisputeOutcome: Settled after date
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9 March 2023CommercialOutcome: Settled After Date
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8 March 2023Probate/PropertyOutcome: Settled
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24 February 2023Leasehold DisputeOutcome: Settled
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10 February 2023TOLATAOutcome: Settled After Date
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9 February 2023BuildingOutcome: Settled after date
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18 January 2023PropertyOutcome: Settled
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16 January 2023CommercialOutcome: Settled
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13 December 2022Professional NegligenceOutcome: Settled
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7 December 2022Trespass/HarrassmentOutcome: Settled after date
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18 November 2022Japanese Knotweed DisputeOutcome: Settled
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1 November 2022Occupiers Liability and Personal InjuryOutcome: Partial Settlement
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27 September 2022BoundaryOutcome: Partial Settlement
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7 September 2022PropertyOutcome: Settled
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2 September 2022PropertyOutcome: Settled After Date
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15 August 2022PropertyOutcome: Settled
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3 August 2022PropertyOutcome: Settled
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1 August 2022PropertyOutcome: Settled
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18 July 2022Construction DisputeOutcome: Settled
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13 July 2022Contract/BuildingOutcome: Partial Settlement
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28 June 2022Service RentOutcome: Partial Settlement
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22 June 2022BuildingOutcome: Settled
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21 June 2022PropertyOutcome: Settled after date
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20 June 2022CommercialOutcome: Settled
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15 June 2022Building DisputeOutcome: Settled After Date
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9 June 2022PropertyOutcome: Settled
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8 June 2022PropertyOutcome: Partial Settlement After Date
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30 May 2022PropertyOutcome: Settled
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4 May 2022CommercialOutcome: Settled
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27 April 2022Neighbour DisputeOutcome: Settled
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12 April 2022ContractOutcome: Settled
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8 April 2022ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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24 March 2022PropertyOutcome: Settled
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18 March 2022CommercialOutcome: Settled
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15 March 2022Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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14 March 2022PropertyOutcome: Settled
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2 March 2022CommercialOutcome: Settled
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17 February 2022PropertyOutcome: Settled
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4 February 2022ContractOutcome: Partial Settlement After Date
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2 February 2022Commercial Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled After Date
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31 January 2022Commercial Partnership DisputeOutcome: Partial Settlement
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26 January 2022ContractOutcome: Settled
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11 January 2022Commercial Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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7 January 2022ConstructionOutcome: Settled after date
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6 January 2022Landlord/TenantOutcome: Settled after date
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15 December 2021Boundary DisputeOutcome: Settled
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13 December 2021Construction ContractOutcome: Settled
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7 December 2021BuildingOutcome: Settled
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3 December 2021Breach of ContractOutcome: Settled
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1 December 2021Housing disrepairOutcome: Settled
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10 November 2021BoundaryOutcome: Partial Settlement
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28 October 2021Commercial PropertyOutcome: Settled
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18 October 2021PropertyOutcome: Settled After Date
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8 October 2021PropertyOutcome: Settled after date
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28 September 2021ShareholderOutcome: Settled after date
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10 September 2021PropertyOutcome: Settled
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30 June 2021ConstructionOutcome: Partial Settlement
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18 June 2021Landlord/Tenant DisputeOutcome: Settled
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14 June 2021Commercial buildingOutcome: Settled
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10 June 2021Commercial landlord/tenantOutcome: Settled
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9 June 2021PropertyOutcome: Settled
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8 June 2021BuildingOutcome: Settled
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28 May 2021PropertyOutcome: Settled
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7 May 2021BuildingOutcome: Settled after date
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28 April 2021PropertyOutcome: Settled
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22 April 2021ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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19 April 2021TOLATAOutcome: Settled
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31 March 2021PropertyOutcome: Partial Settlement
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2 March 2021PropertyOutcome: Settled
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25 February 2021ConstructionOutcome: Settled after Mediation
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29 January 2021CommercialOutcome: Settled
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17 December 2020PropertyOutcome: Settled
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14 December 2020Property DisputeOutcome: Settled
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27 November 2020BoundaryOutcome: Did not Settle
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6 November 2020FranchiseOutcome: Partial Settlement
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5 November 2020Property DisputeOutcome: Settled
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8 October 2020Scaffolding DisputeOutcome: Settled
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23 September 2020Sale/Hire of GoodsOutcome: Settled
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17 September 2020Property DisputeOutcome: Settled
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17 September 2020Property DisputeOutcome: Settled
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16 September 2020Property DisputeOutcome: Settled
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4 September 2020BuildingOutcome: Settled
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25 August 2020Landlord/TenantOutcome: Settled after date
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19 August 2020InheritanceOutcome: Settled
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17 August 2020ShareholderOutcome: settled after date
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12 August 2020Commercial LeaseOutcome: Settled after Mediation
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16 July 2020PropertyOutcome: Settled After Date
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24 June 2020Landlord/TenantOutcome: Settled After Date
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26 May 2020Consumer DisputeOutcome: Settled
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28 April 2020Commercial PropertyOutcome: settled after date
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10 March 2020TOLATAOutcome: Settled
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28 February 2020trespass/nuisanceOutcome: Settled After Date
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24 February 2020CommercialOutcome: Settled
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20 February 2020Winding up petitionOutcome: Settled
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7 February 2020CommercialOutcome: Settled
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6 February 2020ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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15 January 2020ContractOutcome: Settled
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16 December 2019Housing DisputeOutcome: Settled
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9 December 2019propertyOutcome: Settled
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6 December 2019Disability DiscriminationOutcome: Settled
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5 December 2019Building DisputeOutcome: Settled
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29 November 2019TOLATAOutcome: Settled
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27 November 2019Housing DisrepairOutcome: Settled after date
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26 November 2019PropertyOutcome: Settled
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25 November 2019PropertyOutcome: Settled
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22 November 2019PropertyOutcome: Settled
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24 October 2019DebtOutcome: Settled
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21 October 2019Commercial Construction DisputeOutcome: Settled
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16 October 2019Housing DisrepairOutcome: Settled
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16 October 2019Housing DisrepairOutcome: Settled
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9 October 2019BuildingOutcome: Settled
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3 October 2019BoundaryOutcome: Settled
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25 September 2019Landlord/TenantOutcome: Settled
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17 September 2019PropertyOutcome: Settled
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9 September 2019PropertyOutcome: Settled
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15 August 2019DisrepairOutcome: Settled
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15 August 2019DisrepairOutcome: Settled
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14 August 2019DisrepairOutcome: Settled
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30 July 2019DisrepairOutcome: Settled after date
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16 July 2019Contract/ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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5 July 2019BoundaryOutcome: Settled
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1 July 2019Right of Way DisputeOutcome: Settled After Date
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30 May 2019Landlord/TenantOutcome: Settled
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7 May 2019PossessionOutcome: Settled
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18 April 2019Right of Way DisputeOutcome: Settled
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11 April 2019Landlord/TenantOutcome: Settled
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27 March 2019Lease DisputeOutcome: Settled
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21 March 2019PropertyOutcome: Settled
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11 March 2019Landlord/TenantOutcome: Settled
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7 March 2019PropertyOutcome: Settled
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1 March 2019PropertyOutcome: Settled
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23 January 2019BuildingOutcome: Settled after date
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19 December 2018CommercialOutcome: Settled after date
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29 November 2018Landlord & TenantOutcome: Settled
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22 November 2018ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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12 November 2018Commercial PropertyOutcome: Partial Settlement
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16 October 2018TOLATAOutcome: Partial Settlement
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3 October 2018PropertyOutcome: Settled
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28 September 2018PropertyOutcome: Settled
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25 September 2018PropertyOutcome: Settled after date
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5 September 2018PropertyOutcome: Settled
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13 July 2018ConstructionOutcome: Settled after date
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22 June 2018CommercialOutcome: Settled
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18 June 2018NeighbourOutcome: Settled
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14 May 2018Property DisputeOutcome: Settled
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13 April 2018ContractOutcome: Settled
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11 April 2018Construction ContractOutcome: Settled
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28 March 2018Debt/ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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27 March 2018NeighbourOutcome: Settled
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6 March 2018CommercialOutcome: Partial Settlement
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16 February 2018ContractOutcome: Settled
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23 January 2018BuildingOutcome: Settled
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19 January 2018CommercialOutcome: Did not Settle
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11 December 2017ProbateOutcome: Settled
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21 November 2017CommercialOutcome: Partial Settlement
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13 November 2017BoundaryOutcome: Settled
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10 November 2017InheritanceOutcome: Settled
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7 November 2017PropertyOutcome: Settled
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16 October 2017Covenant/neighbour disputeOutcome: Did not Settle
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9 October 2017ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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8 September 2017TOLATAOutcome: Settled
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31 August 2017Right of wayOutcome: Settled
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30 August 2017Building DisputeOutcome: Settled
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15 August 2017EasementOutcome: Partial Settlement
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2 August 2017PropertyOutcome: Did not Settle
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6 July 2017CommercialOutcome: Did not Settle
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3 July 2017Service Charge DisputeOutcome: Settled
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21 June 2017PropertyOutcome: Partial Settlement
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5 June 2017CommercialOutcome: Settled
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24 May 2017PropertyOutcome: Settled
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23 May 2017ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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28 April 2017PropertyOutcome: Settled
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21 April 2017Building DisputeOutcome: Settled
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20 April 2017ConstructionOutcome: Did not Settle
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20 March 2017TOLATAOutcome: Settled
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9 March 2017BankruptcyOutcome: Settled
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22 February 2017Professional NegligenceOutcome: Settled
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6 February 2017ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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19 January 2017CommercialOutcome: Partial Settlement
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17 January 2017Landlord/TenantOutcome: Settled
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11 January 2017ConstructionOutcome: Settled
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30 November 2016Landlord/TenantOutcome: Settled
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28 November 2016PropertyOutcome: Settled
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16 November 2016Yacht Construction DisputeOutcome: Settled
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15 July 2016ContractOutcome: Partial Settlement
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4 July 2016BuildingOutcome: Partial Settlement
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17 June 2016Boundary DisputeOutcome: Partial Settlement
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28 April 2016Building/NeighbourOutcome: Settled
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14 March 2016BoundaryOutcome: Settled
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14 March 2016BoundaryOutcome: Settled
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3 March 2016InsolvencyOutcome: Settled
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24 February 2016PropertyOutcome: Settled
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12 January 2016ContractOutcome: Settled
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24 November 2015ConstructionOutcome: Settled
Insurance
- Insurance Provider Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Limited
- Certificate Status Certificate on file
- Expiry Date 31 March 2024
- Level of Cover 2000000
CPD & Training
- Mediation Training Provider London School of Mediation
- Date Qualified as Mediator 6 March 2015
- Training Certificate Download PDF
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