Prevent conflict spreading out across the local community.

Mediation creates a safe framework in which the people involved have a voice.

By encouraging better communication and understanding, we can help preserve and even improve relationships.

Less costly and time consuming than the courts, mediation helps the parties reach an enduring solution.

Empowering local people to solve local problems.

  • Neighbours

    Issues like noise, boundary problems, or anti-social behaviour can have a serious impact on how people feel about home. We help those involved communicate and understand each other and work towards a mutually acceptable solution. We have been involved in numerous of these cases and know first-hand how mediation can really help.

  • Families

    Disputes arise between family members for a whole host of reasons such as grandparents wanting to see their grandchildren, and difficulties between parents and young adults. An independent mediator will create a confidential and safe environment to talk and work on a solution.

  • Organisations

    Local organisations and charities play an important positive role in the community and they can also become a cause of conflict. Our mediators have experience providing those involved with a framework in which to work on the problem and to find solutions that meet people’s needs.

Mediators

  • “During my career as a banker, I have learned that conflict is a reality. I have seen too many of those conflicts result in painful litigation.

    One of those conflicts involved a client’s family dispute – which could well have ended up in the courts. Jeremy worked tirelessly with the various family members to help them focus on potential solutions and to shift their mind set away from blame and the past. Jeremy had a clear vision of the future for them and that created sufficient momentum for the family to attend a mediation meeting. A thirteen hour negotiation resulted in an agreement that brought closure. Not only was litigation avoided but also the family could start to repair their relationships.

    I was very impressed with Jeremy. So I will be recommending Prefix to clients as a great way of resolving disputes in the future.”

    Anant Shah, Meghraj Group

  • “I found myself involved in a multi-million pound dispute between two other parties, and for years my legal team were not able to extricate me from it, instead running up significant litigation bills.

    Jeremy completely understood my goals, showed me an alternative path, coached me both on how to make the most of a mediation process and how to negotiate with the other side, and made a significant difference to the outcome on the day.

    I hope to never find myself in a similar situation again, but if I do then Jeremy will be the first person I call.”

    CEO, Technology business, London

  • “I had been being threatened with legal action by a large energy company for over a year. I didn’t want to involve lawyers and I definitely didn’t want the case to end up in the courts.  I reached out to Jeremy to seek his help on how best to negotiate with them. Jeremy came up with a practical plan and walked me through all its stages and discussed probable outcomes and various scenarios, which gave me a lot of comfort. He was professional, very supportive and confident in how we should speak and correspond with the company. The company ended up withdrawing their claim and dropping the case. If it wasn’t for Jeremy I would most likely end up in a stressful court case and with huge legal bills. With him I got the outcome I wanted in a surprisingly short time and with little cost.”

    DB, London

  • “Our business was facing difficult and potentially damaging litigation.
    We embarked on mediation and  I benefited enormously from Jeremy’s experience and invaluable support throughout the process. He helped us prepare thoroughly so we had the best chance of a successful outcome.
    Ultimately, we found a settlement that brought an end to the litigation, minimised disruption and avoided serious consequences for the company. Jeremy’s involvement was key to this.”

    Steven Bowen, CEO Minerva Group