Andrew Manning-Cox

Andrew Manning-Cox

Mediator & Chartered Arbitrator

Short Introduction

Andrew Manning-Cox is a highly experienced commercial mediator and Chartered Arbitrator specialising in commercial contracts, construction and engineering, banking and finance, shareholder disputes, professional negligence and public sector disputes. He is regularly appointed in complex, high-value and multi-party disputes across the UK and internationally.
 
Before becoming a full-time mediator, Andrew was Senior Litigation Partner at Gowling WLG, where he led the firm's Employment and Construction & Engineering teams. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, member of the Court of Appeal Mediation Scheme and former non-executive director of CEDR, Andrew combines extensive litigation, arbitration and mediation experience with a pragmatic and commercially focused approach.

Testimonials

"You were happy to use your legal expertise and knowledge where necessary, for example, in the drafting of documents. The mediation proved to be a cost effective and productive way of resolving the dispute."

Client Feedback

"His attitude and approach greatly aided the mediation process and was one of the major factors in reaching a successful conclusion."

Client Feedback

"We were impressed with the energy and skill he put into the process, which created precisely the kind of atmosphere that gives mediation the best prospects of success."

Client Feedback

About Work

Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in complex dispute resolution, Andrew is regularly appointed to mediate commercial, construction, engineering, banking, workplace and public sector disputes. He is particularly experienced in shareholder and partnership conflicts, professional negligence claims, commercial contracts and high-value infrastructure matters.

As former Senior Litigation Partner at Gowling WLG, Andrew spent more than 30 years advising clients on complex disputes across a broad range of sectors. His experience spans litigation, arbitration, expert determination, adjudication and mediation, providing him with a detailed understanding of both legal risk and commercial realities.

Andrew has extensive experience mediating high-value disputes involving construction projects, share sale agreements, banking and finance matters, procurement disputes, employment issues, professional negligence claims and international commercial relationships. Many of his mediations involve multiple parties, significant financial exposure and ongoing business relationships.

Clients value Andrew's meticulous preparation, commercial insight and proactive approach. He builds trust quickly, works closely with parties and advisers to identify the key issues in dispute, and combines facilitative mediation with practical risk analysis to help parties achieve workable and lasting settlements.

Expertise

  • Employment & Workplace
  • Commercial & Corporate
  • Construction, Property & Planning
  • Banking, Finance & Insurances
  • Public Sector & Governance
  • Culture, Lifestyle & Sport
  • Equality & Social Justice
  • Industry, Energy & Environment
  • International Trade & Competition
  • Healthcare & Personal Matters
  • Technology, Media & IP

Languages

  • French

Awards

BA (Cantab) 1st Class Honours MA (Cantab) Scholar of the University of Cambridge Notary Public Chartered Arbitrator FCIArb Honorary Fellow (Law) University of Worcester High Sheriff, Worcestershire 2022/23

Memberships

  • CEDR Chambers
  • CMC
  • FCIArb UK
  • Court of Appeal Mediation Scheme