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Building solutions.

We're an award-winning dispute resolution chambers of mediators,
offering mediation, negotiation and facilitation.
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Bringing together the best of the best in mediation

We’re known as ‘the Oxbridge of mediators’, bringing together the best of the best in mediation for over 30 years.  The majority of our mediators have been recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for the quality of their work.  Together our mediators have mediated over 20,000 disputes across the UK and internationally.

Our carefully chosen mediators come from a wide range of professions with experience across a multitude of industries, countries and cultures. They bring with them a diversity of interests, specialisms and mediation styles.

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Civil & Commercial

Family Business & Trusts

Family Business & Trusts

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Workplace & Employment

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Whether it's help with difficult
conversations or a cost-effective
alternative to litigation, you can trust us to
bring parties closer together

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Finance institutions
Finance institutions
Corporations
Corporations
Family Businesses
Family Businesses
Public Sector Organisations
Public Sector Organisations
SMEs
SMEs
Individuals
Individuals
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We know how to deliver what our clients need

Our mediation service is trusted by law firms, global financial institutions, corporations, SMEs, public bodies, individuals, governments and more. We free up your time and minimise costs by handling all administration, including finding a venue if needed.

You'll always have direct phone access to your mediator, and if you need one fast, we can often arrange mediation within days.

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Mediating across cultures and languages

IPOS' mediators are truly international. They have acted as mediators, and advisers to governments and international organisations and provided training across the world.

Their international experience means our mediators are comfortable mediating across cultures and languages, applying their extensive skills to settle even the most complex disputes.

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A mediator that’s right for
your dispute

It's important to us that you have the right mediator at the right cost for your dispute. We will provide you with all the cost information you need to make a considered decision. Our transparent pricing includes all fees - including preparation and mediation time – with no hidden extras.

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case law database

Keep updated on mediation case law

This case law database, which lists judgments relevant to mediation, was first begun by David Cornes.  We are very grateful to him for allowing us to continue his work.  If you would like to be notified of new case law on mediation please sign up to our newsletter below

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Grijns v Grijns & Ors [2025] EWHC 2853 (Ch)
Subject
Consideration as to whether a failure to respond to an offer to mediate is, in itself, unreasonable conduct which should lead to cost sanctions. Costs awarded to the successful party on an indemnity basis despite failure to mediate.
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Ellis v Ellis & Ors [2025] EWHC 2609 (Ch)
Subject
Costs decision. Consideration of validity of Part 36 offer and reasonableness of failure to mediate at an earlier stage.
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Fernandez v Fernandez & Ors [2025] EWHC 2373 (Ch)
Subject
Indemnity costs ordered on basis that losing party failed to engage with offer to mediate.
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  • Just a quick note to say how well organised everything was from your end - a real pleasure to deal with.

    Client at Mediation, 2021

  • I have never prepared for a mediation before and I was helped every step of the way. The effect of this was that I felt confident and did not dread the day.

    Legal 500, 2024

  • The admin was first class and very efficient. Could not be more positive.

    Party representative

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