Browse CEDR's Expert Mediators
Find the right mediator for your dispute from our panel of over 150 accredited professionals across 70+ countries.
Every dispute needs more than just technical expertise. It needs the right mediator who understands your sector, speaks your language, and can navigate the specific dynamics of your case. That's why we don't leave you to sift through generic profiles alone.
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Our accredited mediators work across a wide range of panels and schemes, giving you fast access to specialists with the right sector knowledge, legal expertise, and experience. From commercial disputes to regulated schemes, each panel is built on trust, independence, and proven results.
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Felicity Steadman
Mediator
Biography
Felicity Steadman is one of the UK's most experienced workplace and employment mediators, with more than 35 years' experience resolving disputes across employment, workplace, discrimination and commercial matters. Head of the CEDR Mediator Training Faculty and a Fellow of the Civil Mediation Council, she has mediated hundreds of disputes in the UK and internationally.
Drawing on a background in industrial relations, employment law and conflict management, Felicity is recognised for her expertise in workplace conflict, Equality Act disputes, executive and leadership conflicts, organisational change and complex employment matters. Clients appreciate her warm, engaging and highly effective approach to resolving challenging disputes.
Expertise
- Employment & Workplace
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Public Sector & Governance
- Culture, Lifestyle & Sport
- Equality & Social Justice
Amrik Kandola
Commercial Mediator
Biography
Amrik Kandola is an award-winning commercial mediator with more than 30 years' experience in dispute resolution and a mediation settlement rate of approximately 90%. A former senior partner at a global law firm and recognised by Legal 500 as a Leading Mediator, he specialises in complex commercial, construction, engineering, infrastructure, technology, professional negligence and business disputes.
Amrik has mediated disputes ranging from tens of thousands of pounds to hundreds of millions, often involving multiple parties, international dimensions and significant strategic business considerations. He was named Civil & Commercial Mediator of the Year at the National Mediation Awards and is a member of CEDR Chambers and the CEDR Faculty.
Expertise
- Private Client
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Banking, Finance & Insurances
- Public Sector & Governance
- Culture, Lifestyle & Sport
- Industry, Energy & Environment
- International Trade & Competition
- Healthcare & Personal Matters
- Technology, Media & IP
Gillian Caroe
Mediator
Biography
Gillian Caroe is a highly experienced commercial, workplace and trusts mediator who has successfully mediated hundreds of disputes across the public, private and charitable sectors. A CEDR accredited mediator since 2005 and member of CEDR's Lead Mediator Panel and Training Faculty, she is regularly appointed in employment, property, healthcare, commercial contract, charity, probate and public sector disputes.
Before becoming a full time mediator, Gillian held senior international business roles with a global organisation, working across multiple countries and business functions. She combines strong commercial understanding with a highly people focused approach, helping parties navigate complex disputes while preserving important relationships wherever possible.
Expertise
- Employment & Workplace
- Private Client
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Banking, Finance & Insurances
- Public Sector & Governance
- Culture, Lifestyle & Sport
- Equality & Social Justice
- Industry, Energy & Environment
- Healthcare & Personal Matters
- Technology, Media & IP
Alan Jacobs
Mediator
Biography
Alan Jacobs is one of the UK's most experienced clinical negligence and personal injury mediators, having completed more than 460 mediations, including over 380 clinical negligence cases. A member of the CEDR Chambers senior mediator panel and the Court of Appeal Mediation Panel, Alan also mediates a wide range of commercial disputes and has more than 40 years' experience in dispute resolution.
Having acted for both claimants and defendants throughout his legal career, including as a partner at Mills & Reeve and previously with DLA Piper, Alan brings a balanced perspective to complex and high-value disputes. He is recognised for his expertise in clinical negligence, healthcare, catastrophic injury and personal injury claims, and for his ability to manage emotionally sensitive disputes with empathy, pragmatism and commercial awareness.
Expertise
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Banking, Finance & Insurances
- Culture, Lifestyle & Sport
- Equality & Social Justice
- Industry, Energy & Environment
- International Trade & Competition
- Healthcare & Personal Matters
- Technology, Media & IP
Eve Pienaar
Mediator
Biography
Eve Pienaar is a leading commercial mediator specialising in construction, property, professional negligence, shareholder, insolvency, trusts and probate disputes. Ranked by both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, she has mediated more than 350 commercial disputes and is regularly appointed in complex, high value and multi party cases across the UK and internationally.
A former solicitor with Clifford Chance and senior in house counsel for global organisations including Warner Bros., RICS and RIBA, Eve combines strong legal analysis with commercial insight. Clients value her thorough preparation, strategic thinking and ability to help parties resolve challenging disputes efficiently and pragmatically.
Expertise
- Employment & Workplace
- Private Client
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Banking, Finance & Insurances
- Public Sector & Governance
- Culture, Lifestyle & Sport
- Equality & Social Justice
- Industry, Energy & Environment
- Healthcare & Personal Matters
- Technology, Media & IP
Tracey Fox
Non-Executive Director and Mediator
Biography
Tracey Fox is a workplace, employment, healthcare and commercial mediator with more than 20 years of experience resolving complex, sensitive and emotionally charged disputes. A CEDR Panel Mediator, Lead Faculty member and conflict management specialist, she works across workplace, commercial, NHS, healthcare, education, financial services and charity sectors.
Drawing on a unique background in clinical psychology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, organisational behaviour and senior corporate leadership, Tracey helps individuals, teams and organisations navigate conflict constructively. She is particularly recognised for her expertise in workplace disputes, discrimination and harassment claims, healthcare complaints, leadership conflicts and complex relationship breakdowns.
Expertise
- Employment & Workplace
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Banking, Finance & Insurances
- Public Sector & Governance
- Culture, Lifestyle & Sport
- Equality & Social Justice
- Industry, Energy & Environment
- Healthcare & Personal Matters
- Technology, Media & IP
Eileen Carroll KC (Hon)
Principal Mediator & Co-Founder
Biography
Eileen Carroll KC (Hon) is one of the UK's most respected and influential commercial mediators, recognised internationally for her role in establishing mediation as a mainstream dispute resolution process. Co-founder of CEDR and awarded Honorary Queen's Counsel for her contribution to civil justice, she has spent more than 25 years mediating some of the world's most complex and high value disputes.
Eileen is regularly appointed in major commercial, financial services, technology, infrastructure, intellectual property, shareholder and public sector disputes, including multi party and multi billion pound matters. Clients consistently praise her strategic insight, exceptional preparation and ability to resolve disputes that others regard as intractable.
Expertise
- Employment & Workplace
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Banking, Finance & Insurances
- Public Sector & Governance
- Culture, Lifestyle & Sport
- Industry, Energy & Environment
- International Trade & Competition
- Healthcare & Personal Matters
- Technology, Media & IP
Fiona Colquhoun
Principal Consultant & Mediator
Biography
Fiona Colquhoun is a highly regarded commercial and workplace mediator specialising in employment, professional negligence, partnership, shareholder and commercial disputes. Ranked by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, she has extensive experience helping businesses, professionals and individuals resolve complex disputes across a wide range of sectors.
A former litigation partner and experienced dispute resolution lawyer, Fiona combines strong legal expertise with a practical and commercially focused approach. Clients value her ability to quickly understand complex issues, build rapport with parties and guide difficult negotiations towards constructive outcomes.
Expertise
- Employment & Workplace
- Private Client
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Banking, Finance & Insurances
- Public Sector & Governance
- Culture, Lifestyle & Sport
- Equality & Social Justice
- Industry, Energy & Environment
- Healthcare & Personal Matters
- Technology, Media & IP
How do I choose the right Mediator?
Choosing a mediator isn't about picking the most experienced name on a list. It's about finding someone who fits your dispute, your communication needs, and the outcome you want to achieve.
Our mediators bring deep expertise across commercial contracts, workplace disputes, property conflicts, financial services, healthcare, technology, and international disputes. Browse by sector, location, language, or area of specialisation to explore professionals who understand your context.
What Sets CEDR Apart
- Expert matching, not algorithms
We don't leave you to navigate hundreds of profiles alone. Your Client Relationship Associate takes the time to understand your dispute and recommends mediators based on sector knowledge, case complexity, communication style, and personal preferences like gender or language. - Global reach, local expertise
Our panel spans 70+ countries, with mediators who understand local legal systems, business cultures, and languages. Whether your dispute is domestic, cross-border, or multi-jurisdictional, we'll connect you with someone who gets it.
Need Help Choosing?
Your dedicated Client Relationship Associate will guide you to the most suitable match based on case complexity, interpersonal fit, and what matters most to you.
- Proven results across sectors
From SMEs to FTSE companies, public bodies to international organisations, CEDR mediators resolve thousands of disputes every year. High-stakes commercial conflicts, workplace breakdowns, property disputes, clinical negligence cases - our mediators have seen it, and resolved it. - Support throughout your journey
You're never on your own. From first enquiry through to post-mediation follow-up, your Client Relationship Associate manages logistics, preparation, and communication so you can focus on resolution.