LIDW 2025: Bridging Differences: The Role of Mediation Advocacy in Conflict Resolution

Join us for an insightful session exploring the vital role of mediation advocacy in fostering understanding and resolving conflicts. This event will delve into how effective mediation practices can empower individuals to navigate disputes collaboratively, providing them with the tools to advocate for their interests while maintaining a focus on constructive dialogue. Through expert discussions and real-world examples, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of mediation strategies, the significance of impartial facilitation, and how advocacy within the mediation process can lead to more sustainable and mutually beneficial outcomes. Whether you're a client, advocate, or someone interested in improving conflict resolution skills, this session is a valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge and practice.

Speakers:

Henrietta Jackson-Stops, Partner and Mediator at IPOS Mediation, Co-Chair of London International Disputes Week 2024 & 2025

Henrietta mediates a wide range of civil and commercial disputes alongside her role in running and managing IPOS Mediation. Henrietta has a particular interest in disputes involving family businesses, trusts and relationships and those with a public law element. She represents IPOS as a Board Member of The Civil Mediation Council.

Charlotte Pope-Williams , Barrister and Mediator at 3 Hare Court

Charlotte is an award-winning Barrister and CMC Accredited Mediator who enjoys a broad national and international commercial and commercial chancery litigation and arbitration practice across all of her practice areas.

Nikki Edwards, Partner at Howard Kennedy and President of the LSLA

Nikki is a partner in the Commercial Dispute Resolution team at Howard Kennedy. She is a seasoned trial solicitor and a practising mediator, focused on achieving commercial and cost-effective results for her clients worldwide. She has over 15 years’ experience resolving disputes across various sectors both within the UK and internationally.

David Owen, Director and Litigation LME at Barclays

Jon Lang, leading Commercial Mediator at IPOS Mediation

Jon is one of the most sought-after commercial mediators in the UK. He became a full-time mediator in May 2005, having spent almost 20 years as a solicitor in private practice, the last six as a partner in the disputes group of White & Case. A calm and measured approach, combined with wide-ranging experience at all levels of the judicial system and across a variety of industry sectors, has earned him a reputation as one of the UK’s most experienced mediators.

Hosted at the offices of The International Dispute Resolution Centre on Thursday 5 June from 2:00pm – 3:30pm.

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