Joanna Cavell
Mediator
Short Introduction
Joanna Cavell is an experienced commercial mediator with more than 20 years in alternative dispute resolution. A CMC Fellow and member of CEDR's training faculty, she mediates commercial, workplace, healthcare, financial services, property and professional negligence disputes across both the public and private sectors.
With a background in banking, insurance, investor relations and corporate communications, Joanna combines commercial expertise with a calm and approachable style. She is particularly experienced in disputes involving commercial contracts, workplace relationships, healthcare complaints, property matters and professional services, helping parties find practical and sustainable solutions.
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About Work
Commercial disputes are at the heart of Joanna's mediation practice. She regularly mediates disputes involving commercial contracts, financial services, healthcare complaints, property and landlord and tenant matters, professional negligence claims, workplace conflicts and public sector organisations.
Before becoming a full time mediator, Joanna held senior roles in banking, insurance, public relations and investor relations, advising businesses on communications, stakeholder management and corporate strategy. This commercial background provides valuable insight into the operational and reputational issues that often influence disputes.
Her mediation experience includes company acquisitions, supply agreements, construction and property disputes, healthcare complaints, financial services claims, employment issues, education disputes and charity sector matters. She is equally comfortable working with businesses, public bodies and private individuals.
Parties appreciate Joanna's calm, diplomatic and commercially astute approach. She builds trust quickly, manages sensitive issues with confidence and helps parties focus on practical outcomes that support future relationships and long term resolution.
Expertise
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Banking, Finance & Insurances
- Public Sector & Governance
- Equality & Social Justice
- Healthcare & Personal Matters
Languages
- French
Memberships
Civil Mediation Council Fellow (CMC)
