Terry Renouf
Commercial Mediator, Conciliator & Solicitor
Short Introduction
Terry Renouf is a commercial mediator and former Senior Partner of a leading UK dispute resolution practice with more than 30 years of litigation and dispute resolution experience. He specialises in insurance, professional negligence, construction, clinical negligence, property, partnership, product liability and commercial disputes.
A CEDR Panel Mediator and CEDR ADR Official, Terry has conducted more than 125 mediations and over 100 conciliations across commercial, consumer and public sector disputes. He is particularly recognised for his expertise in insurance-related disputes, complex claims management and helping parties resolve difficult disputes through pragmatic and commercially focused mediation.
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About Work
Terry Renouf mediates a wide range of commercial, insurance, construction, property and professional negligence disputes. He regularly assists businesses, insurers, professionals, charities, property owners and private individuals in resolving disputes involving insurance claims, construction projects, clinical negligence, partnership conflicts, property issues, product liability and commercial contracts.
Before becoming a full-time mediator, Terry spent three decades as a litigator at BLM (now part of Clyde & Co), serving as both Managing Partner and Senior Partner. His experience leading a major legal business gives him valuable insight into the commercial pressures, strategic considerations and decision-making processes faced by organisations involved in disputes.
His mediation experience includes insurance disputes, clinical negligence claims, construction matters, professional negligence cases, partnership and family business disputes, property and boundary conflicts, consumer complaints, charity disputes and NHS Resolution cases. He is particularly experienced in disputes where commercial, personal and reputational issues intersect.
Clients value Terry's calm, patient and authoritative style. He focuses on thorough preparation, building trust and helping parties explore creative settlement options, combining commercial realism with optimism and persistence to achieve lasting resolutions.
Expertise
- Private Client
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Banking, Finance & Insurances
- Public Sector & Governance
- Equality & Social Justice
- Industry, Energy & Environment
- Healthcare & Personal Matters
- Technology, Media & IP
Languages
- English
Memberships
Civil Mediation Council (Director / Trustee)
Community Mediator for Mediation Surrey