Who Are City Mediation Group
Mediation conducted with depth, discretion, and professionalism
Our Philosophy
Conflict is an unavoidable part of business and life.
How it is managed makes the difference. Litigation has its place, but it can be costly, uncertain and destructive of relationships. Mediation provides another route:
Confidential –
enabling open discussion in private.
Impartial –
ensuring each party is heard with fairness.
Efficient –
often completed in a single day.
Cost-effective - avoiding years of escalating legal fees.
Flexible –
adaptable to the stage and complexity of the dispute.
At City Mediation Group, we see mediation not simply as an alternative to litigation, but as a positive, forward-looking choice.
What We Cover
Our expertise spans areas where disputes are often technical,
high-value and sensitive:
Insurance
including third-party liability (personal injury, rights to light), first-party coverage
Commercial Litigation
disputes over contracts, financial instruments, investment management and governance.
Family Offices
wealth management, governance and intra-family disputes, where discretion is essential.
Trading
conflicts in both domestic and international trade.
Who We Are
Our mediators come from professional backgrounds in insurance, banking, trading, and commercial litigation.
Each brings decades of experience in managing complex disputes where the stakes are high and the detail matters.
We are also part of the faculty at the London School of Mediation, reflecting our standing within the profession and our commitment to the development of mediation practice.
As a network, we offer strength in depth. We can appoint the mediator best suited to the dispute, or in complex matters, provide co-mediation — giving clients the benefit of two experienced professionals working together.
How Mediation Works
The process is structured but flexible, ensuring clarity at every stage.
1.Enquiry Call
A confidential conversation where we explain how we work. At this stage, we do not require unnecessary details, preserving neutrality from the outset.
2. Agreement to Mediate
Once nominated, we prepare the mediation agreement and arrange preparatory discussions with the parties, their advisers and any others they wish to involve
3.Preparation
Parties may provide position statements or a short summary of issues. We encourage clarity on points of agreement and dispute, but we remain flexible on format.
4.Resolution
If settlement is reached, the parties draft and sign a binding settlement agreement, securing certainty and closure.
How We Do It Differently
We recognise that disputes evolve, and different approaches are needed at different stages.
Traditional Mediation – typically during litigation or after correspondence, and sometimes ordered by the court.
Early Mediation – a more flexible process, rarely offered by others, which allows disputes to be addressed at an earlier stage. Through structured but informal discussions, we identify key issues, improve communication and develop strategies before costs escalate.
Co-Mediation – two mediators working together in complex or multi-party disputes, saving time and giving clients the benefit of complementary experience and perspective.
Conflict Coaching – individual guidance to help parties manage conflict constructively when mediation is not possible.