Sixteen of In Place of Strife's mediators recognised by Chambers and Partners 2019

We are very proud to announce that 16 of our mediators have been recognised by Chambers and Partners in their latest rankings for 2019. This is a great testament to the skills and experience of these mediators.

Our thanks must also go to our clients and instructing solicitors for their continued support of our mediators and spending the time responding to requests for references!

This is what Chambers and Partners had to say about our mediators:

Stuart Chapman

of In Place of Strife, The Mediation Chambers operates an impressive mediation practice with expertise covering an array of disputes and jurisdictions. Clients consider him a “fantastic mediator" thanks to his being "hard-working, persistent and a quick spotter of common ground.”

Mark Jackson-Stops

of In Place of Strife, The Mediation Chambers is a leading commercial mediator whose practice covers insurance issues, professional negligence, property and construction, financial services and probate disputes, among others. Clients say: “His experience is unparalleled, he adopts imaginative techniques in finding a route to a settlement and can pull a rabbit out of a hat where other mediators wouldn't.”

Jon Lang

of In Place of Strife, The Mediation Chambers is a foremost mediator who is frequently appointed in multiparty disputes in a broad range of areas including property, professional negligence, insolvency and banking. One source reports: "Jon quickly got to the heart of the matter, and knew where to push both parties gently towards common ground. His authoritative grip on the facts and figures really helped."

Beverly-Ann Rogers

is an esteemed and highly accomplished mediator. She is especially experienced in disputes involving probate, partnership and professional negligence issues.

Patrick Walker

has a sterling reputation built upon his years of experience in significant mediations. He is appointed in a wide range of commercial disputes, including those concerning professional negligence, construction, M&A and fraud. Clients say: “He's unbelievable at getting results in difficult situations; he's very objective and has high emotional intelligence so understands people.”

Charles Powell

is an active mediator who concentrates his practice on commercial disputes, property claims, partnership disputes and banking and asset finance issues. He has an excellent reputation among clients, who say: “He's very calm and really wins the confidence of both sides.”

Alistair Pye

of In Place of Strife, The Mediation Chambers is recommended by clients as a “highly personable, skilled mediator who can retain a considerable amount of knowledge which can be called upon to help unlock disputes.” Pye is a construction and insurance specialist, and offers excellent experience in all manner of civil disputes.

Stephen Ruttle QC

is a standout mediator who "is really on the ball, and can get into a party's mind, find out what they care about then get them over the line and find a resolution.” He is often appointed in commercial disputes in the banking, insurance and shipping sectors, and is developing a unique skill set as a mediator of community and faith-based disputes.

Christopher Fitton

of In Place of Strife, The Mediation Chambers is a highly regarded mediator who receives instructions from leading law firms, insurers and corporate entities. Interviewees say: “He did an excellent job of getting parties to see the challenges they faced, while being empathetic and maintaining a friendly yet professional and firm approach.”

Lawrence Kershen QC

is an "accomplished mediator" who offers “a wide range of skills," according to interviewees. He is a highly experienced mediator and is often appointed in disputes concerning commercial contracts, construction and professional negligence, among other areas.

Charles Middleton-Smith

of In Place of Strife, The Mediation Chambers receives praise for being “great at smoothing ruffled feathers, and bringing the parties to a point where they can leave points of honour behind and focus on their ongoing commercial relationship.” He provides a wealth of experience in a broad range of commercial matters, including a niche practice mediating disputes in the media, entertainment and arts sectors.

Elizabeth Birch

is an experienced mediator having worked on a range of high-value multiparty disputes, including cross-border matters. She has mediated in a variety of areas including shipping, banking and finance, oil and gas and insurance. Sources say: "She is extraordinarily adept at resolving the seemingly impossible."

Charles Flint QC

has built a reputation as a “good operator with great presence and a stature that impresses people.” He offers deep expertise in financial services and banking disputes, and boasts niche experience mediating claims in the environmental, sports and fine art spaces.

Andrew Hildebrand

of In Place of Strife, The Mediation Chambers possesses “a thorough understanding of the business, and an ability to talk the same language as those participating,” in the words of one client. He mediates a range of commercial and contractual cases, including partnership and family business disputes, and offers unique experience in entertainment, sports and IP matters.

Mark Linnell

of In Place of Strife, The Mediation Chambers is highlighted by one client for “remaining calm and patient in a very emotional dispute." His strong mediation practice handles a range of disputes including those involving insurance, property and professional negligence.

Jane Player

of In Place of Strife, The Mediation Chambers is appointed in a wide array of mediations, and has recently been active in project mediations concerning joint ventures and consortium agreements. She elicits praise from clients for “understanding the dynamics of relationships between parties" and being "flexible, assertive and proactive.”

The full rankings are available here.