Ian Weatherburn

Mediator, Construction Adjudicator

Short Introduction

Ian Weatherburn is an experienced construction and commercial mediator with more than 45 years of hands on experience in the construction industry. A chartered surveyor, construction manager, adjudicator and expert witness, he specialises in construction, engineering, commercial contract and professional negligence disputes.

Having worked across major construction, development and engineering projects in the UK and internationally, Ian brings extensive technical, commercial and operational expertise to mediation. His practical industry knowledge enables him to understand the challenges facing parties and support effective dispute resolution.

Testimonials

“Having been practising for many years, Ian clearly understands and executes the need to get close to the detail in his analysis of the issues in dispute, but also to have a wider commercial understanding of the bigger picture. He also handles his interactions with many different types of people with empathy and understanding, and conducts himself professionally at all times.” - Solicitor and party representative

“…. I just wanted to thank you for your sterling efforts in dealing with our case right up until the very late ending. Sorry for that. I nevertheless felt that your handling of the mediation was exemplary.” - Party and Chartered Building Surveyor

About Work

Construction, engineering and commercial disputes sit at the heart of Ian's mediation practice. He regularly mediates disputes involving construction contracts, defective works, delay and disruption claims, professional negligence matters, shareholder disputes and commercial contract disagreements.

With decades of experience working across construction, development and engineering businesses, Ian brings valuable insight into the technical, contractual and commercial issues that often drive disputes. He also acts as an adjudicator and expert witness, providing a detailed understanding of dispute resolution processes.

His mediation experience includes disputes between employers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, developers, lenders and business partners, covering projects ranging from residential developments to major commercial and infrastructure works.

Clients value Ian's calm, pragmatic and commercially focused approach. Combining careful preparation with facilitative and evaluative techniques, he helps parties assess their options realistically and work towards practical and mutually acceptable solutions.

Mediator Profile

Expertise

Commercial & Corporate
Banking, Finance & Insurances
Construction, Property & Planning
Public Sector & Governance
Private Client

Languages

English

Awards

Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
CEDR UK Mediator Panel, RICS Accredited Mediator
RICS President's Panel Adjudicator, CIC, CIArb, CEDR and UK ADjudicators Panel Adjudicator.

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