Amrik Kandola

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“Your approach was exactly what was required. You had a real understanding of the case and the drivers for settlement. Given the personalities involved, it was hard work, but you kept the mediation process moving forward and we got the deal done – thank you” – Partner, Law Firm

Languages

English

Overview

Amrik Kandola has 30 years of experience in commercial dispute resolution. Working with clients ranging from SMEs to FTSE 100 companies, he has experience of scores of mediations across a wide range of commercial sectors. In private practice he was recognised year on year by Chambers and Legal 500 directories as a ‘Leading Lawyer’ for dispute resolution. In October 2016 he become a full-time mediator. He mediates on a broad range of commercial and civil matters to help parties reach commercial and pragmatic solutions. Amrik is down to earth, inquisitive, collaborative and proactive in style and he works hard to help the parties communicate, feel engaged and empowered to settle their dispute.

He is the current National Mediation Awards Civil/Commercial Mediator of the Year (2022/23).

He is a member of CEDR Chambers and a Faculty trainer for the market leading CEDR Mediation Skills Training Course (MST).

He is ranked by Legal 500 Leading Mediator 2024.

Professional Background

Amrik has been a leading practitioner in commercial dispute resolution for over 30 years. Amrik had a successful private practice career with a large global commercial law firm spanning 25 years specialising in Construction & Engineering, Energy, Transport & Communications Infrastructure.

As a full-time independent mediator, he has mediated scores of cases across a broad spectrum of sectors and industries. His mediation practice naturally captures his vast experience of built environment disputes but he also mediates across the whole range of civil/commercial cases. He has mediated matters with dispute values ranging from tens of £thousands to hundreds of £millions. He is particularly sought out by parties for cases which have significant financial and strategic business importance. These cases often have high barriers to settlement and/or where ongoing relationships are just as important as the £value in dispute. His mediation cases often involve multiple parties and have international dimensions. His success record at mediation for helping parties secure enduring and workable commercial settlements in the most challenging of cases is market leading.

He was named the UK’s Civil/Commercial Mediator of the Year for 2022/23 at the National Mediation Awards in December 2022. This is the highest award available to UK Mediators and is testament to his ever-growing reputation amongst peers, legal practitioners and clients as one of the most respected mediators in the UK today.

He is a Legal 500 Leading Mediator. In private practice he was a leading lawyer in Chambers and Legal 500 rankings.

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