Jeremy Connell
Mediator
Short Introduction
Jeremy Connell is an experienced workplace, education and public sector mediator with a specialist reputation for resolving highly emotional and complex disputes. A trained lawyer, psychotherapist, coach and former diplomat, he brings more than 20 years of experience helping organisations, public bodies and individuals navigate conflict involving employment, discrimination, special educational needs, workplace relationships and public sector decision-making.
Jeremy is particularly recognised for his expertise in education disputes, disability discrimination claims, partnership conflicts, workplace relationship breakdowns and cases involving mental health, trauma or significant emotional challenges. His calm, empathetic and pragmatic approach helps parties rebuild trust and achieve constructive outcomes.
About Work
Workplace, education and public sector disputes are central to Jeremy's mediation practice. He regularly mediates employment disputes, discrimination claims, workplace relationship breakdowns, special educational needs matters, higher education disputes and conflicts involving local authorities, government bodies and healthcare organisations.
His unique professional background combines legal practice, diplomatic service, business leadership and more than two decades as a trauma and stress management psychotherapist. This enables him to work effectively with highly sensitive disputes involving strong emotions, mental health issues, organisational conflict and complex stakeholder relationships.
Jeremy has extensive experience mediating disability discrimination claims, bullying and harassment allegations, unfair dismissal disputes, partnership disagreements, governance conflicts, SEND cases, university complaints and public sector disputes. He is particularly skilled at helping parties move beyond entrenched positions and restore productive communication.
Parties value Jeremy's calm, thoughtful and highly empathetic style. Through careful listening, trust building and constructive challenge, he creates an environment where difficult conversations can take place safely and meaningful resolutions can be achieved.
Expertise
- Employment & Workplace
- Commercial & Corporate
- Public Sector & Governance
- Equality & Social Justice
- Healthcare & Personal Matters
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
Memberships
CMC Registered Mediator
