Mediation
I spent most of my career appearing in court, dealing with litigation, however there were times when my cases went to mediation, and a very good settlement ensued. Over the past 10 years my focus has been on Alternate Dispute Resolution.
I am qualified as a barrister to be instructed to attend mediation as mediation counsel. However, I am also an accredited mediator in civil and commercial mediation. I trained with the Society of Mediators, and if appointed by them as a mediator, then that panel’s own mediation agreement will be used. Whilst I am an experienced family law practitioner, in terms of mediation, I am accredited in civil and commercial mediation.
I am insured with the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund.
I adhere to the European conduct for Mediators
See link below
European-Code-of-Conduct-for-Mediators.pdf (civilmediation.org)
As a mediator it is important that you understand that my role is not one of Judge, legal advisor or Arbitrator. As a mediator I can only act as a facilitator helping the parties with a conversation or negotiation that may lead to a settlement or resolution. Mediation is confidential and it offers a safe and neutral environment for parties to air their dispute, even vent, if necessary, and express whatever is important to them.
I volunteered time over the summer to the Free Mediation Project held at the Royal Courts of Justice, and was able to see how cases benefitted from being taken out of the court list and diverted to mediation. Whilst not every case settles, progress was visible in terms of crystallising issues, getting to the nub of what was really happening beyond court papers, and at times, amelioration in how the parties dealt with each other.
Often people want to continue personal or business relationships, and the process of mediation allows the parties to decide on how they wish the relationship to continue.
I am also interested in international mediation. I recently assisted at the CDRC Vienna mediation Moot.
Instruction and Fees
If you wish to instruct me to sit as a mediator rather than as counsel attending a mediation hearing, then please email grv@canonburychambers.co.uk or ring 07791 855 303.
You will be required to sign an agreement to mediate.
Ordinarily the mediator’s fees are shared between the parties. I am not registered for vat so the fee will depend on the type of dispute and its complexity. I am available to discuss your needs, requirements, and budget, but as a guide the range of prices you can expect to pay for a TWO party are as follows:
Up to 90,000 the fee per party will be £1000.00 each
From £90,000 to 249,000 the fee per party will be £1500.00 each
250,000 to £500,000 the fee per party will be £1750.00 each
Up to £2000,000 the fee per party will be £2000 each.
The price above includes 5 hours preparation and a mediation hearing expected to last up to 7 hours long.
It does not include the hire of a premises or any overnight stay in a hotel.
Any additional hours will be charged at the rate of £100 per party per hour. I am not vat registered so the prices quoted reflect the total fees to be paid.
COMPLAINTS
It is hoped that you would not find cause to complain about my services, but in the unlikely event that you do, then kindly raise it with me first. If following an oral discussion, you are not satisfied then kindly write then kindly write to me formally at 37 Clare Lane, Islington, London N1 3DB, or email me grv@canonburychambers.co.uk or canonburychambers@gmail.com. ensuring that you provide the following information:
(1) your full name and address.
(2) Details regarding your complaint
(3) Any written documentation of information in support of your complaint.
(4) What you would like to happen to put matters right.
I will acknowledge your complaint within 5 working days of receipt.
Thereafter all complaints will be investigated and responded to within 21 days of receipt. If further time is required to deal with your complaint, then you will be notified of this in writing.
I have applied for registration with the Civil Mediation Council. Once accepted it will mean that any investigation will be carried out by somebody other than me.
If the response provided is not accepted by the complainant, then the complainant can appeal to the CMC on certain grounds. Details of this process can be found by clicking on this link https://civilmediation.org/complaints/
