Tim Hardy

My career as a mediator is built on three decades of experience as a litigator in high-value commercial cases. Having seen disputes from the inside, through the eyes of the litigator, the clients and the courts, I know the dynamics, costs and uncertainties that shape litigation. That experience provides the ideal foundation for my mediation practice, where I help parties step outside the confines of litigation and explore solutions that serve their real interests. Clients have commended my ability to “process and analyse a lot of information, viewpoints and personalities very quickly” and to bring parties together even “despite serious differences at the start of the day.” I am praised for leading "strong personalities" with “persistence and tenacious approach,” especially when disputes have escalated almost to the point of no return. Others highlight my “sharp legal acumen combined with tough but fair negotiation style” and my willingness to “press when it was needed,” while maintaining the trust and respect of all participants. My style is attentive, probing yet balanced: guiding parties through complexity, testing assumptions where necessary, and maintaining pace and engagement even in difficult moments. In short, I draw on the discipline, rigour and strategic thinking of litigation—but within a process designed for dialogue, flexibility and outcomes that reflect what parties truly need to move forward.