Amrik Kandola

My apprenticeship for becoming a Mediator includes 25 years (from trainee to a senior partner) specialising in dispute resolution within the global law firm, Eversheds. I advised clients in the construction, engineering and built environment space handling high value, complex and business critical cases in the courts, arbitration and adjudication. Mediation, as a party representative, was a regular feature of my work and in 2000 I became a CEDR-Accredited mediator. Being an effective litigator is about having a keen eye for detail, critical thinking and appreciating that defining 'winning' varies from case to case. In my partner years, I became sector a leader for energy, infrastructure and water. Alongside this, I was relationship partner for several key clients. In these roles, I demonstrated the ability to win the trust and confidence of clients, develop a deep understanding of their business needs and risks and developing delivery strategies. My deep experience of construction, engineering and infrastructure disputes means I now mediate regularly in this space. However, my mediation practice covers a wide range of commercial contract disputes. My style is to be personable and proactive with parties and advisers. I am rigorous in my preparation. I have been described as "uniquely understanding the mediator's role to help parties have the conservations that need to happen". I appreciate the need for showing understanding and empathy with being curious and challenging. Being evaluative, when needed and appropriate, with parties also comes naturally to me.