Emma Gooding
Short Introduction
Emma Gooding is an experienced commercial and workplace mediator specialising in commercial contracts, shareholder disputes, employment conflicts, professional negligence, property disputes and trusts and probate matters. Accredited by CEDR since 2008, she has successfully mediated disputes across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, technology, telecommunications, property, education and professional services.
A former commercial disputes solicitor with Allen & Overy in London and New York and Herbert Smith in Hong Kong, Emma combines international legal expertise with a practical, commercially focused mediation style. Clients value her ability to quickly identify the key issues, build trust with parties and guide complex disputes towards constructive resolution.
Testimonials
"Emma was superb, she was great with clients and handled the entire mediation process from start to finish in a professional manner. She was able to assist the parties to reach settlement, which in this case was no easy feat. I would highly recommend to others."
Client Feedback
"Emma is a highly skilled mediator and provided excellent service."
Client Feedback
"Emma was excellent. She treated all the mediation participants with empathy throughout, which was very much needed after a difficult few months (Litigation partner, London)."
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About Work
Commercial and workplace disputes are central to Emma's mediation practice. She regularly mediates commercial contract disputes, shareholder and partnership conflicts, property and construction disputes, trusts and probate matters, professional negligence claims and employment disputes.
A former commercial litigation solicitor with leading international law firms in London, New York and Hong Kong, Emma brings valuable experience in complex commercial disputes, cross-border conflicts and international negotiations.
Her mediation experience includes financial services disputes, technology and telecommunications contracts, franchise agreements, trust and estate disputes, workplace grievances, employment tribunal claims and senior leadership conflicts. She is particularly skilled in resolving high conflict disputes where relationships have broken down.
Clients value Emma's calm, pragmatic and solution focused approach. Combining strong commercial insight with executive coaching experience, she helps parties navigate difficult conversations, overcome deadlock and reach practical, sustainable agreements.
Expertise
- Employment & Workplace
- Private Client
- 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
Languages
- English
- French (intermediate)
Awards
Memberships
LCIA Mediation Panel Member