Thomas More Chambers is committed to all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution across the full spectrum of civil and commercial disputes, whoever they may involve. The use of ADR can provide a cost effective and time sensitive resolution. Indeed, the courts are increasingly encouraging or insisting on it. Members of Chambers are both experienced in representing clients in the various forms of ADR as well as being instructed to conduct or facilitate the ADR itself. This page provides a brief overview of the services. For more details, please see the individual pages for the specific form of ADR or the areas of law.

Practically, Chambers has a suite of rooms available for use for in person and hybrid ADR, as well as being able to provide video-conferencing for virtual sessions.

Mediation

Chambers has a number of qualified Civil and Commercial Mediators, some of them full-time mediators, who are registered with the Civil Mediation Council (CMC), the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) and other bodies in England and Wales. Civil and commercial mediation is increasingly used by parties in the UK and internationally to find constructive and creative solutions, suitable to all parties and often much quicker and more cost-effective than traditional ways to resolve disputes. Some of our mediators offer to mediate in French and are qualified to mediate within the French judiciary system and in particular the French Courts of Appeal. Spanish and Mandarin skills are also available.

Many of our members are experienced mediation advocates, able to accept instructions to represent clients at mediations and ensure the most effective settlements possible.

Arbitration

Chambers has a team of Arbitrators in civil disputes who are Members of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators permitted to arbitrate civil claims. Chambers also has a number of barristers experienced in representing parties in arbitrations.

Early Neutral Evaluation

Early neutral evaluation is a process by which an evaluator gives the parties an indication of the likely outcome of the case at any early stage, in order to encourage settlement before the full expense of a trial is incurred. Members of Chambers are experienced in representing parties at these meetings and also able to be instructed as evaluators.

For further information please contact the clerks or call 020 7404 7000