Civil and Commercial Mediation
Mediation Chambers
An independent panel of mediators facilitating civil and commercial dispute resolution.
Mediators practising through Mediation Chambers follow professional standards associated with their individual accreditations.
Our Approach
A Panel of Independent Mediators
Mediation Chambers brings together mediators with professional experience across law, human resources, finance, insurance, consulting, education and the public sector.
The practice operates as a panel of independent mediators who may work individually or together in co-mediation depending on the nature of the dispute.
Independence
Mediators are independent and neutral. They do not advise, represent or judge, and their role is to facilitate constructive dialogue between participants.
Interdisciplinary backgrounds
The mediators working with Mediation Chambers bring experience from multiple sectors, providing insight into the environments where disputes often arise.
Co‑mediation available
This interdisciplinary background enables the practice to bring practical understanding of a wide range of civil and commercial disputes.
Confidential process
Mediation is a confidential process. What is discussed in mediation remains private to the participants.
The Panel
The Mediation Chambers Panel
Raphael Kessler
More than a decade's experience in ADR, with a background in senior public sector leadership, education and business environments.
Sarah Bond
Former solicitor with extensive experience in senior HR matters within the legal and pharmaceutical sectors, specialising in workplace and commercial mediation.
Natalia Sartor
Legal education and a career spanning insurance, technology and big four management consulting, with experience in commercial and employment disputes.
Jeremy Bevan
Background in finance and commercial business environments, with experience in disputes involving corporate relationships, investment arrangements and shareholder matters.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Mediation Chambers
- Mediators hold individual accreditations where stated
- Individual mediators may hold membership of recognised professional bodies
- Each mediator holds their own professional indemnity insurance
- Independent panel of mediators
- Transparent published fees
Professional and Independent
Mediation Chambers is an independent panel of mediators with professional experience across law, business, finance, HR and the public sector.
Each mediator maintains their own professional indemnity insurance and holds individual accreditations where stated.
Situations
When Mediation May Help
- Commercial disagreements
- Partnership or organisational disputes
- Workplace disagreements
- Situations where communication has broken down
- Disputes where participants wish to explore resolution without litigation
The Chambers Model
The chambers structure allows mediations to benefit from complementary professional perspectives while maintaining independence and neutrality.
Cost-Effective Dispute Resolution
Mediation is often chosen because it provides a practical and economical way to address disputes. Compared with litigation or disputes that continue over long periods of time, mediation is usually significantly less expensive and far less disruptive.
Mediation fees are commonly shared between participants, which can make mediation a particularly economical way of addressing disputes before they escalate further.
Services
Mediation Services
Commercial Mediation
Confidential mediation for commercial disputes including contract disputes, partnership disagreements, shareholder issues and professional disputes.
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Structured mediation for civil disputes involving individuals, organisations and professional relationships.
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Independent workplace mediation for employers and organisations dealing with employee conflict, manager-employee tension, team conflict, and working relationship breakdown.
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Where appropriate, two mediators may work together, bringing complementary professional perspectives to the process.
Learn more about the Mediation ProcessHow It Works
The Mediation Process
Initial Consultation
A brief conversation to explain the mediation process and understand whether mediation may be appropriate for your situation.
Preparation
Participants may be invited to provide brief written summaries. Relevant documents are reviewed in advance of the session.
Mediation Session
The session begins with an introduction followed by open and private discussions. The mediator facilitates constructive conversation.
Resolution
If participants reach agreement, they may record it in writing. Once written and signed, the agreement becomes binding.
Articles
Insights
Why Disputes Escalate Unnecessarily
Understanding how disputes develop and how early intervention through mediation can prevent escalation.
The Value of Co‑Mediation
When two mediators work together, complementary professional perspectives can add depth to the process.
Understanding the Mediation Process
A practical overview of what participants can expect from a mediation session from beginning to end.
Explore Whether Mediation May Help
This is typically a brief conversation to explain the mediation process and understand whether Mediation Chambers may be appropriate for your situation.
BSL and language support — We can usually accommodate clients who use BSL or whose first language is not English, with professional interpreter support where needed. Find out more about language and communication support.