Alan Jacobs

Alan specialises in clinical negligence, healthcare and personal injury mediation while also mediating a broad range of commercial disputes. He has completed more than 460 mediations and is widely regarded as one of the UK's most experienced mediators in the healthcare sector.

His dispute resolution career spans more than four decades, during which he acted for both claimants and defendants in complex litigation. This experience gives him a unique understanding of the legal, commercial and personal considerations affecting all parties in a dispute.

Alan regularly mediates claims involving delayed diagnosis, surgical negligence, catastrophic injury, spinal injury, wrongful death, mental health treatment, healthcare liability and complex personal injury claims. He is equally comfortable handling pre-litigation disputes and cases approaching trial.

Clients value Alan's calm, approachable and pragmatic style. He understands that many disputes involve deeply personal experiences and significant emotional pressures. As he explains, helping parties move beyond conflict and find a practical compromise is one of the most rewarding aspects of mediation. His approach combines empathy with commercial realism, helping parties engage constructively and reach durable settlements.