Nick Pearson

Nick practiced as a solicitor in the UK and internationally for over 30 years in the dispute resolution field, including a significant period based in Hong Kong. Since 2007, after retiring as a partner and the Head of the Global Dispute Resolution practice at Baker & McKenzie (over 700 disputes lawyers in over 35 jurisdictions), Nick has pursued an independent mediation practice, and for many years has been recognised as a leading mediator by Chambers and by The Legal 500. Nick mediates a wide range of matters (including many multi-party mediations), specialising in corporate and commercial disputes, with particular experience in cross-border claims, breaches of contract, partnership and shareholder disputes, trusts, probate, insolvency, professional negligence, fraud, and claims in the corporate and banking sectors. Amounts in dispute have ranged from £30,000 to £100 million. He is a keen advocate of online mediation as well as face-to-face mediation. Described as calm and enthusiastic, patient but firm, Nick has a strong understanding of the legal process, clients’ needs, lawyers’ responsibilities, client relations, the costs and time involved in disputes, and the flexibility and effectiveness of mediation as a means of resolving conflict. He is keen to work with the parties to tailor the mediation process to the specifics of their dispute. He brings to mediation many years of experience as a lawyer, manager, problem-solver, and relationship builder, and has considerable experience working with a wide range of parties from a variety of backgrounds.