Peter Higgins
Commercial Mediator, Conciliator & Business Director
Short Introduction
Peter Higgins is a commercial and workplace mediator with extensive senior business leadership experience across corporate, SME and entrepreneurial organisations. Having held roles as Commercial Director, Managing Director and CEO, he specialises in commercial disputes, shareholder and partnership conflicts, workplace disputes, franchise agreements, debt recovery matters and disputes involving high-profile individuals and professional sports.
Drawing on more than 30 years of commercial leadership experience, Peter brings a practical understanding of business operations, stakeholder relationships and the challenges faced by business owners and leadership teams. He is recognised for his commercially focused approach and ability to help parties find realistic and workable solutions.
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About Work
Peter mediates commercial, workplace, shareholder and partnership disputes across a broad range of sectors. He regularly assists business owners, company directors, investors, employers, professional advisers and private clients in resolving disputes involving contracts, governance, debt recovery, franchise arrangements and commercial relationships.
Before becoming a mediator, Peter spent more than 30 years in senior commercial leadership positions, managing businesses ranging from start-ups to multinational organisations with revenues exceeding £250 million. His experience leading teams, negotiating commercial agreements and managing operational challenges provides valuable insight into the realities faced by businesses involved in conflict.
His mediation experience includes shareholder disputes, joint venture conflicts, debt claims, winding-up petitions, franchise and white-label agreements, workplace disputes, commercial landlord and tenant matters, gambling and betting industry disputes, media and entertainment conflicts, probate matters and disputes involving professional athletes and sports organisations.
Clients value Peter's energetic, pragmatic and commercially astute style. He quickly identifies the key drivers behind a dispute, encourages realistic decision-making and helps parties focus on practical outcomes. His flexible approach allows him to adapt to different personalities and situations while maintaining momentum towards settlement.
Expertise
- Employment & Workplace
- Private Client
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Culture, Lifestyle & Sport
- Equality & Social Justice
- Industry, Energy & Environment
- Technology, Media & IP
Languages
- English
Memberships
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