Last updated 23rd September 2026
If you need mediation in London, start with the dispute itself. A workplace disagreement, a commercial claim and a dispute over an estate call for different experience. You also need to decide where everyone can meet, whether separate rooms are needed and what the full cost will be.
This guide looks at five routes to mediation. It also explains how Effective Dispute Solutions arranges in-person and online sessions for London clients, including the venues we use.
1. Effective Dispute Solutions
Effective Dispute Solutions handles workplace and employment disputes,commercial disputes, property disputes, boundary disputes and wills, probate and estate disputes. We can discuss an in-person London meeting or an online session, depending on the case and the people involved.
The first conversation is about what has happened, who needs to take part and what you need from the mediation. From there, we can discuss a suitable mediator, format and location. You can learn more about our London mediation service and Harvinder Singh Bhurji’s mediation experience.
Where we meet for mediation in London
We have used several venues across London. Often, the meeting takes place at the offices of the instructing solicitors, barristers’ chambers or the business involved. We also use the three venues below. They have good facilities and transport links, are suited to mediation and are competitively priced. The best choice depends on the parties, the rooms needed and availability on the proposed date.
These are venues we use, not offices of Effective Dispute Solutions. We will confirm the booking, current room price, entrance and any access arrangements before a session.
The Academy of Experts
3 Gray’s Inn Square, London WC1R 5AH
Chancery Lane or Holborn Underground can be useful starting points. From either station, walk towards Gray’s Inn and continue to Gray’s Inn Square. We will confirm the entrance and the arrangements for your booked room before you travel.
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
12–14 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2LP
Holborn Underground is a convenient option. Walk towards Bloomsbury Square and check the building number on arrival. We will confirm which entrance to use and any access arrangements for the room.
International Dispute Resolution Centre Ltd
1 Paternoster Lane, London EC4M 7BQ
St Paul’s Underground or City Thameslink rail station may be convenient. Walk towards Paternoster Square, then continue to Paternoster Lane. We will confirm the entrance and room details when the meeting is booked.
Choosing a room and understanding the cost
A mediation may need a main meeting room and private rooms for separate conversations. Tell us how many people will attend and whether anyone has access requirements so we can discuss a suitable venue.
Ask for a written quote that sets out the mediation fee and any venue hire or travel charges separately. Room prices and availability can change, so we will confirm them for your proposed date. Our separate guide to mediation fees in London explains common fee models and what to ask when comparing quotes.
What to ask about your mediator
Ask about experience with your type of dispute, how the session would be run and who should attend. If you want to hear from people who have used Effective Dispute Solutions, you can read our client testimonials. We can discuss the proposed mediator’s relevant experience during your enquiry.
2. Acas for workplace disputes
Acas provides advice and services for workplace conflict. If your dispute involves an employer and employee, or a potential employment tribunal claim, check which Acas process applies to your situation.
When this route may suit you
Ask what help is available for your particular dispute and whether that process meets your needs. If you need a private mediator, a particular meeting format or an in-person session at a London venue, raise those requirements at the outset.
3. CEDR-accredited mediators
CEDR accreditation can help you assess a mediator’s training. You should also ask about their experience with disputes like yours, their availability and how they propose to conduct the session.
Questions to ask before instructing
Find out who the individual mediator will be, where the meeting can take place and what their quote includes. If a solicitor is helping you choose, ask why they recommend that mediator for your case.
4. Community mediation services
A community mediation provider may be suitable for some neighbour or local disagreements. Services, eligibility and availability vary by area.
Check that the service handles your dispute
Explain what the disagreement concerns and where it is taking place. If it involves property ownership, a boundary or a substantial financial claim, check that the provider handles that kind of case before making arrangements.
5. Online and hybrid mediation
An online meeting can help when the parties are in different places or travel is difficult. A hybrid process may also be possible, with some conversations online and others in person.
Check how the process will work
Ask how private conversations, documents and any written agreement will be handled. Effective Dispute Solutions can discuss online sessions alongside its London venue options, so you can choose a format that fits the people involved.
How to choose a mediator in London
Start with relevant experience. Ask each prospective mediator about your type of dispute, who needs to attend, how they would structure the day and when they are available.
Compare the full arrangements
For an in-person meeting, confirm the venue, rooms, transport options and access needs. Compare written quotes on the same basis, including what happens if more time is needed and whether venue hire is charged separately. The London mediation fees guide can help you prepare those questions.
Ask how an agreement will be recorded
If the parties reach an agreement, ask how it will be written down and whether you should take independent legal advice on its terms. The legal effect depends on the agreement and the circumstances; it should not be assumed from the fact that mediation took place.
Arrange a London mediation with Effective Dispute Solutions
Tell us what the dispute is about, who needs to attend and whether you would prefer to meet in person or online. We can discuss a mediator, suitable London meeting options and the costs before you decide how to proceed.
Request a confidential consultation and ask for a quote for your London mediation.
Frequently asked questions about mediation in London
Where can Effective Dispute Solutions hold a mediation in London?
We have used several venues across London. Meetings often take place at the offices of the instructing solicitors, barristers’ chambers or the business involved. We also use The Academy of Experts, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the International Dispute Resolution Centre. We will discuss a suitable location and confirm availability before booking.
Are these three venues offices of Effective Dispute Solutions?
No. They are venues we use for mediations, not our offices. We choose a location with the parties based on the rooms needed, travel, availability and cost. The parties and or their representatives can also suggest any suitable venues.
How do I get to The Academy of Experts?
The Academy of Experts is at 3 Gray’s Inn Square, London WC1R 5AH. Chancery Lane and Holborn Underground are useful starting points. From either station, head towards Gray’s Inn and continue to Gray’s Inn Square. We will confirm the entrance and any access arrangements before your meeting.
How do I get to the International Dispute Resolution Centre?
The International Dispute Resolution Centre is at 1 Paternoster Lane, London EC4M 7BQ. St Paul’s Underground or City Thameslink rail station may be convenient. From either, walk towards Paternoster Square and continue to Paternoster Lane. We will confirm the entrance and room details before the session.
How do I get to the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators?
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is at 12–14 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2LP. Holborn Underground is a convenient option; from there, walk towards Bloomsbury Square. We will confirm the entrance and any access arrangements when the room is booked.
Can mediation take place at my solicitor’s office or our business premises?
Yes, subject to the space being suitable for the mediation and agreed by the parties. We have held London mediations at instructing solicitors’ offices, barristers’ chambers and business premises. Tell us where you would prefer to meet and how many people will attend.
Can we mediate online instead of meeting in London?
Yes. Effective Dispute Solutions can discuss an online session if that works better for the parties. Ask how private conversations, documents and any written agreement will be managed in the proposed format.
What types of disputes can Effective Dispute Solutions mediate?
We handle workplace, commercial, property, boundary, wills, probate and estate disputes, among other suitable matters. Tell us about your dispute during the initial conversation so we can discuss the mediator and process that may fit.
How much does a London mediation venue cost?
The price depends on the venue, rooms required and booking date. The three venues we use are competitively priced, but we will confirm the current charge for your proposed session. Ask for a written quote that separates the mediation fee from venue hire and any travel charges. Our London mediation fees guide explains what to compare.
Is an agreement reached in mediation legally binding?
That depends on what the parties agree, how the outcome is recorded and the circumstances of the dispute. Ask how any agreement will be written down and whether you should obtain independent legal advice before signing it. Do not assume that attending mediation, by itself, makes an outcome legally binding.
One of the UK’s most experienced commercial and workplace mediators and mediation trainers. Mediating since 2002 across all sectors with over 2000 mediation’s conducted.
Here to help you resolve your dispute quickly, cost effectively and without stress. As well as to answer all your questions about mediation.
Has mediated every single type of civil, commercial, employment, family, boundary, neighbour and workplace dispute. It is easier to say what he has not mediated, rather than what he has.
A Fellow of the Civil Mediation Council. A Law graduate, a CEDR, Academy of Experts & ADR Group Accredited Commercial Mediator. A Qualified Dispute Resolver, on RICS Neighbour Dispute Panel, a UK Mediation Accredited Workplace & Community Mediator. A Qualified Manager through the Chartered Management Institute – Level 5.
An associate Teacher and qualified Trainer, holding the Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector – Level 4. Since 2007 he has been on the global mediation training faculty of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Who he has delivered mediation training for, in the UK and overseas, on numerous occasions. Between 2018 and 2020, he was the Head of Mediation Training for the ADR Group. The oldest (1989) mediation training provider in the UK.