16 IPOS Mediators listed in Chambers and Partners, 2025

We’re delighted to see that 16 of our mediators have been ranked in the Chambers and Partners UK Mediation Guide 2025, with 6 being ranked in Band 1!

Thank you to all of our clients for their continued support and for providing some excellent feedback and quotes:

Alistair Pye

has an extensive mediation practice covering a variety of commercial disputes. He exhibits particular strength in construction and associated professional negligence claims.

"He is one of the top mediators I have used in the last 25 years."

"If I have difficult clients, he is the man. He is a very competent mediator."

"He's approachable and quickly builds up a good relationship with you and your end client."

"He's very good at thinking through how a dispute may be solved and isn't afraid to roll up his sleeves and sort things out."

Andrew Miller KC is an experienced mediator who concentrates his practice on large commercial disputes, often between major international clients. He demonstrates particular expertise in insurance, property damage and professional negligence disputes. "He was brilliant in a challenging case." "Andrew's main skills are his experience, listening skills and practical approach. What makes him different from others in the market is the combination of his skill sets and their application." "He worked hard and was able to identify and focus on the key areas where the parties were at odds but where there was potential to move the dial." "Andrew comes across a bit like Louis Theroux in his style which builds trust amongst the parties. He is very technically able and is able to grasp complex issues."

Chris Fitton maintains an excellent mediation practice centred on the resolution of professional indemnity, property and financial services-related cases. He is experienced in mediations concerning public sector bodies. "He had a great bedside manner and won the trust of both sides. He was very fair."

Jon Lang possesses a sterling reputation as a mediator and is eminently capable of handling property, professional negligence and banking disputes, as part of a broad offering. He regularly mediates multiparty cases. "He is very good in the most complex cases."

Mark Jackson-Stops enjoys an exceptional reputation as a mediator. He is frequently instructed on professional negligence, property and probate disputes, among others. "He was one of the pioneers of mediation. He is very pleasant to deal with and he is effective." "Mark is so calm and rational throughout, which helps minimise heightened tensions. He controls the situation well."

Patrick Walker enjoys a sterling reputation as a mediator. His practice is active in professional negligence, fraud and contentious probate disputes, and he displays particular strength in high-value cases concerning property. "Patrick is a really good guy to work with. He is highly intelligent and has a great manner." "He has really in-depth knowledge of property law. He is also easy to deal with and has a skill for finding ways to resolve a dispute." "He's very knowledgeable, puts the pressure on when it's appropriate and can react to situations well."

Full rankings can be found here.