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Why I became a Mediator

I am delighted to have joined the panel of mediators at IPOS Mediation (formerly In Place of Strife). IPOS is one of the oldest and best-known mediation chambers in the UK, and arranges hundreds of ...

Paola’s blog: Cognitive biases and Coronavirus

Today I'm delighted to publish the first of an occasional series of guest blogs. Here, Paola Lombardi, a behavioural economist, explores what's really going on in our thoughts in a time of crisis. Paola's blog: ...

In The Media

If at first you don’t succeed….

What happens if a mediation ends without a settlement? I am a strong believer in the idea that there is (almost) no such thing as a failed mediation. Even when a settlement can't be found ...

How Tough Times Get Families to Re-Set Wealth Priorities

I wrote this article for WealthBriefing (published on 18 June 2020) because I believe the pandemic will (or should) make successful families look again at their strategy. Forward-thinking families will reflect on what they have ...