Mediation Testimonials

“Gary Webber is an excellent mediator, who focuses on getting to the heart of the parties’ emotional issues which often prevent settlement. You feel confident with him as your mediator.”

Legal 500

“It is such a huge relief to know that the cloud which has hung over us for so many years has been lifted. We started the day not believing that there was any hope of settlement and therefore to come away at the end with a comprehensive Order drafted and signed is beyond all expectation! You found a way through the morass and we are deeply indebted to you. Thank you very much for achieving what seemed to us impossible.”

Client

"My clients and I were delighted with the sensitive but businesslike way you dealt with the mediation, grasping the important key points at an early stage and maintaining pace and progress throughout, towards the eventual (seemingly inevitable) development of a mutually acceptable settlement."

James Taylor, Wards

"Gary did not rush the parties, even though time was running out, which enabled them to come to an agreement willingly. Then when agreement had been reached, he saw to it that the settlement agreement was drafted quickly and tied up."

Nicole Olavesen, solicitor, Oxfordshire County Council

"Gary’s preparation was meticulous, he understood both parties positions and was able to call on this knowledge seamlessly throughout.

After a lot of progress was made early in the day, and deadlock was inevitably reached, Gary was very proactive and positive; the flipchart would be a constant reminder of what had already been achieved and how much both parties were compromising."

Warren Reid, Thrings

"Gary was friendly and engaging and this helped both parties (I think) to express privately exactly what was motivating them, helping them to move on.

However, the underlying steel was useful. Particularly effective techniques included playing devil’s advocate, not letting lawyers run on or harp back to the past, making it clear to one party those points which are not negotiable from the point of view of the other party (thus saving time) and summarising each party’s position to avoid misunderstanding.”

Nicole Olavesen, solicitor, Oxfordshire County Council

"Non-partisan and obviously so. Many mediators think they are non-partisan and probably are but they don’t always come across like that."

Caroline Gumbrell, Nexa Law

"Gary demonstrated enormous ability to deal with very difficult individuals positively, focussed relentlessly on moving towards chinks of light for a solution and combined highest level EQ and IQ in mediating."

Client

"My client was very impressed with the way in which Mr Webber handled what was a very emotional situation for her. He brought a real calm to what had been a long running and acrimonious dispute. Mr Webber is a first class mediator."

Samuel Waritay, barrister

"Gary was fantastic. He took the time to understand my clients’ concerns and build a rapport with them, but also knew when to put pressure on to move things along towards a settlement. I shall certainly be recommending him to other clients."

Joanne Wicks QC, Wilberforce Chambers

"I was so grateful and so appreciative of all your efforts to reduce the tension I was feeling. I felt truly listened to.

You’re a wonderful mediator – patient and unfailingly kind – and it must tax your patience sometimes. I’m deeply grateful to you for all your gentleness and kindness – it made what could otherwise have been unbearable, bearable."

A client

“I was hugely impressed by your courteous persistence, and unflagging energy to the end.”

A client