Meet Your Co-Mediators
Julia Burns
A mediator, conflict coach, and solicitor with specialist expertise in trust and probate litigation since 2003. Known for her empathetic manner, Julia helps families resolve complex, sensitive disputes with compassion and patience.
Oliver Hallam
A mediator and solicitor who has successfully mediated private wealth, sport and family business disputes. With years as a private client solicitor for wealthy individuals, he navigates emotional disputes with a psychotherapeutic perspective.
What is Co-Mediation?
Co-mediation offers a pragmatic approach to resolving complex, multi-party family inheritance disputes. With two experienced mediators working collaboratively, this model maintains momentum, reduces delays, and offers clients a broader range of perspectives.
Particularly effective in contentious trust and probate disputes, co-mediation helps unlock resolution faster than the traditional one-mediator, one-day model.
The Logistics of Co-Mediation
Securing a date when all parties can attend is challenging. When the day arrives, it needs to run smoothly. Our co-mediation approach helps clients avoid wasting time and money with a process that accommodates all family members' needs.
Thorough preparation improves everyone's chances of reaching an agreement. Our process is well-practiced, bespoke, and carefully planned with solicitors and clients.
Co-Mediation Pricing
Our pricing is always bespoke and tailored to each case. While two mediators cost more than a standard one-day mediation, it doesn't double the cost.
Typically, the overall fee is around two-thirds more than a standard one-day mediation. For complex disputes with high emotional and financial stakes, this investment offers significantly greater value and a higher chance of success.
