Sheila Bates

Workplace, employment and organisational disputes are central to Sheila's mediation practice. She regularly assists businesses, financial institutions, professional services firms, charities and international organisations in resolving disputes involving workplace relationships, discrimination claims, leadership conflicts, partnership disagreements, shareholder disputes and commercial contract matters.

Before moving into full-time dispute resolution, Sheila held senior HR and leadership roles within organisations including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, MasterCard and major international financial institutions. This experience provides her with a strong understanding of organisational dynamics, governance challenges and workplace culture.

Her mediation experience includes bullying and harassment claims, diversity and inclusion disputes, executive conflicts, banking and finance disputes, technology and ICT matters, partnership and board-level disagreements, human rights and labour law disputes, cross-border workplace conflicts and organisational restructuring matters. She is particularly experienced in disputes involving cultural differences, sensitive workplace issues and complex stakeholder relationships.

Clients value Sheila's energetic, empathetic and engaging style. She builds trust quickly, encourages constructive dialogue and helps parties move beyond entrenched positions, creating practical solutions that support both immediate resolution and stronger working relationships in the future.