"Your interpretation skills were clearly an advantage which was one of the reasons we chose you to mediate. My client was pleased with the outcome and that he can now lay this matter to rest."

“The parties had become somewhat entrenched, the Court proceedings had not been pursued with any great vigour and there appeared to be no solution in sight. Our clients and us would like to thank you for assisting the parties in coming to a settlement.”

“After all this time we were able to reach a settlement, which negated the necessity for a very expensive two to three day trial. My clients were pleased with the outcome, did not feel browbeaten in anyway...”

"This amounted to a remarkable result achieving a settlement within about 7 hours, dispute that lasted for over 3 years...the second mediation concerned building work .... was all the more impressive as it was a telephone mediation."

"A company, business dispute over an oral contract between the parties concerning an exit strategy & purchasing of a business...You managed to bring this year long dispute to an end within two and a half hours."

"Both my client & I, found you to be competent, friendly & professional throughout the whole process, we are both grateful that this matter was not re-listed before the Court & that you were able to facilitate a satisfactory settlement of this dispute."

"...mediated 3 different disputes... all 3 were resolved successfully…neighbour / property, landlord & tenant, commercial landlord & tenant…ability to grasp the fundamental issues quickly, develop trust & confidence & quickly build rapport."

"...impressed with the resilience, pre mediation preparation...focused the parties on a solution... impressed with your CV which displayed your extensive mediation experience, which bore fruition. I would happily recommend you."

"...professional negligence case, significant amount of ill feeling... I found your flexibility to be very useful in keeping down costs. I was able to participate in the mediation by telephone, my charge to the client was greatly reduced...settled satisfactorily."

"I genuinely believe that if it wasn't for your professionalism and assistance, the parties would not have settled on the day. My client informed me that he was extremely pleased with the outcome, I will certainly recommend you to other solicitors."

"Instrumental in bringing this three-year dispute to an acceptable solution. I felt you grasped the key issues …You focused my client on the commerciality of this dispute, who did take significant persuading, you took charge, clarified matters very succinctly."

"Clients had never attended a mediation...quite apprehensive, you made them feel at ease, difficult & emotional day, assisted them through & somehow led them to a settlement…it took you a day this dispute had been ongoing for nearly 3 years."

"Excellent attempts to mediate with a very difficult person. Excellent mediation ability and down to earth style."

"…Thank you for bringing this three year dispute to a close within hours … claimant brought a sub lease which turned out to be a head lease…a fire damaged the premises…landlord refused to claim on the insurance policy…"

"After some tense final negotiations, the parties reached a settlement (within five hours). I attribute that to the dogged determination with which you pursued a mediated agreement."

"Harvinder had the ability to direct the parties' minds to what is usually the most essential issue, namely commerciality and maintaining the parties' attention, was able to bring the parties to reach a compromise."

"My clients were delighted how quickly you were able to facilitate a satisfactory settlement, bearing in mind the significant amount of evidence that each party had put forward and the length of time our dispute had gone on."

"I am grateful for your assistance for bringing this 2 year long dispute to an end within 4 hours…My client & I found you quickly understood the issues in dispute, bearing in mind you only had the mediation bundle shortly before you were due to mediate…"

"You have mediated for CSK Legal on 3 separate occasions, on each occasion, settlements have been achieved...grasp the fundamental issues quickly, develop trust & confidence, & quickly build a rapport because of your firm, polite & professional manner."

"…Acrimonious boundary dispute…further complicated the claimant was the defendant’s brother…proceedings being instigated …you managed somehow to lead the parties to a solution."

"Your input was instrumental to an agreement being achieved; within four hours you managed to somehow lead the parties to a solution, bearing in mind they were poles apart at the beginning of the session and a solution did not appear to be possible initially."

"Within two & half hours, you managed to get both parties to an agreement, bearing in mind this had been ongoing for 6 years...I am pleased to say the client got back approximately 45% of his claim ."

"A party wall award had been appealed in the county court, & unfortunately both parties had racked up considerable legal fees...All of the outstanding issues were addressed and resolved through your mediation skills..."

"In excess of £100,000. My client and I found you to be competent, friendly and professional throughout the whole process, and were delighted how quickly you were able to assist in facilitating settlement."

"The Mediation was conducted quickly & concisely, taking significantly less than a full day, due to the timing & tempo provided by the Mediator. Overall the Mediation was settled quickly between the parties, giving an effective and speedy resolution."

"Should I need further assistance in the future, I will have no hesitation in recommending your services."

"Neither my client nor myself had been through a mediation process before & we would like to thank you for your assistance in helping us to reach a settlement."

"Your in-put in bringing the dispute to a palatable conclusion was very valuable indeed. Both myself and my colleague were struck by the by the tenacity that you showed..."

"...You recently conducted a mediation... The issues related to a boundary dispute which had been ongoing for many years and which was headed inevitably towards very expensive litigation...."

“Thank you for acting as a mediator in this matter. I found you to be skilful and professional and your involvement certainly led to settlement of the dispute."

“Harvinder's quiet but determined approach was the difference between the case settling or proceeding to a litigious end. This was a classic example of how to mediate."

"Although negotiations were difficult... a satisfactory result was founded at mediation. I thank you for your assistance, without which a fair resolution would not have been achieved."

"I thank you for exhibiting your Mediation skills in this case and am satisfied that had it not been for the expertise that you showed throughout the Mediation process then this matter may well have not been resolved..."

"I was very pleased by your assistance in this matter having received a report back from Louise Campbell - Brown who was equally as complimentary. In fact I have recommended your services to at least two other commercial clients..."

"...had become entrenched & were no longer even on speaking terms. The costs which you undoubtedly saved both parties, in addition to the time and inconvenience, cannot be underestimated."

"Lack of trust, suspicion and alleged ineffective communication were all key drivers which were fueling the dispute, alongside some underlying issues…overall, they found the process useful and constructive and you managed to resolve this."

"I am pleased to tell you that your mediation has proved successful and that there has been positive feedback from the individuals concerned."

"Required a mediator for a complex dispute with extensive workplace mediation experience, understood employment law & the way employment tribunals operate … Impressed you resolved this within 5 hours."

"Within a few days you had the mediation set up… thanks for helping to put this sensitive dispute ‘to bed’ in less than one day, especially as it had been going on for a considerable period of time…"

"I was impressed with how quickly you responded & arranged the mediation…An amicable solution was found, which we are grateful for. I would recommend you to other HR professionals."

"Mr Singh dealt very well with a very complex and difficult case where there were serious issues to be resolved."

"The cases were all of a consumer & or contractual nature & varied in value from a few hundred pounds to several thousand pounds. The feedback was very positive & many commented that they would not have pursued their complaint without your assistance."

"You were involved in the resolution of hundreds of disputes whilst employed as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) / Civil Mediator for Sandwell Mediation Services... I would have no hesitation to recommend you as a Mediator."

"You mediated 195 telephone mediation cases between landlords, tenants & their agents. Equally you mediated & resolved in 1 day a very complicated family dispute which had been ongoing for 5 years, for £1,790,000 over properties."

"… never attended a mediation before … a contractual matter … a commercial deal was done … you saved us money, time … hassle … I was surprised at how quickly you got us to a solution…"

"… A highly sensitive matter…You were absolutely fantastic … Remaining impartial…Having been let down by a different mediation provider … You are our choice of mediation provider."

"Lack of trust, suspicion, strong personalities & miscommunication… you quickly identified & very diplomatically handled. It was reported back to me that you used a great deal of tact, diplomacy & empathy."

"My advice to the client was to drop hands. Magically, and to be frank, I do actually think you were surprised also, you somehow managed to get my client a few thousand ...resolved this impossible situation within 3 hours."

"We found you easy to talk to, appreciated the calm approach you brought to this matter. You were flexible, arranging the mediation very quickly...dispute had been going on for several months, within four hours you helped the parties..."

"It was an extremely tense situation…however the mediation was conducted swiftly and to a satisfactory conclusion…You made us all feel at ease as we talked the delicate situation through…negotiations were conducted quickly and efficiently."

"Harvinder you were vital in reaching an agreement, which you somehow got us to within two and a half hours …I can move on with my life…I am not quite sure what you did or said to him in private, but it certainly worked."

"Both my colleague and I... were delighted how quickly you were able to facilitate a satisfactory settlement, bearing in mind the complexity and length of time our dispute had gone on..."

"With regards to the recent mediation you conducted between Cousins and one of our customers, I wish to thank you for your assistance... Similarly we successfully settled a previous dispute you mediated for me in October 2003."

"Our solicitor, my partners & I, were impressed with your expertise & how quickly you grasped the issues in dispute, as well as the underlying not so apparent issues, which you subtly tackled at the appropriate times."

"I was more than a little worried that I would be intimidated into a decision that would have been unfair... However with your skills available to me, I believe that the correct result was found..."

"I wish to put on record our gratitude to you for the patience and time given in order to reach this settlement."

"Your down to earth approach, and the fact that you treated me like a human being rather than another case number was refreshing... This matter was resolved and concluded in a day which allowed me to focus on my business and not take up months of my time..."

"...The Academy of Experts has appointed you as the lead Mediator on 14 occasions. All of these appointments have been Commercial disputes, and the nature of the disputes have varied from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of pounds..."

“…The dispute… had been going on now for a considerable period of time… we were delighted how quickly you were able to facilitate a satisfactory settlement, bearing in mind the position the defendant initially took.”

"I was the Part 20 Defendant after an afternoons negotiations, & coming close to walking away without settling, a settlement was achieved...it was a long afternoon, a 3 party dispute with 7 people for the claimants..."

"His knowledge of the mediation process is commendable and he is a real credit to the CIArb."

"Conveyed your extensive expertise to the Turkish legal & mediation world. Lawyers, Judges, University Lecturers, Professors, Arbitrators, some (already received CEDR Mediation Training), Mediation Trainers & the first ever Turkish Mediator."

"…all senior government officers, lawyers & judges…we are grateful you wrote & delivered this bespoke training program for us at such short notice…a real expert in the mediation world, the training you delivered actually exceeded our faculties expectations.”

"Taught myself & 7 solicitors on an Accredited Commercial Mediation training course. Every single one of us passed. I observed 3 mediations through you, an invaluable learning experience, I learnt various techniques, practices & useful tips."

"You are a real expert and I count you as one of the leaders in the Mediation field, I would have no hesitation in recommending you as a Mediator or Mediation Trainer."

“I found the whole experience, as always, rather helpful. It not only solidified what you had taught me a few years ago in training, it also put those tools, techniques and practices into a real-life situation.”

“You were the lead tutor on the commercial mediation course that I attended via Zoom. I was one of the eight delegates you trained & we all passed & obtained accreditation.”

"It was an incredibly useful learning experience for me, watching an experienced mediator at work...I'd encourage any newly qualified mediators to observe Harvinder."

"You were able to offer me the ability to observe four mediations when nobody else either could or would. Without a shadow of doubt, your experience of nearly 20 years & over one thousand mediations shines through."

"...To observe a dispute regarding property and other assets between two brothers. I also witnessed a style of mediation that I have not observed ... and may be able to employ these styles when needed in the future."

"I saw you display a myriad of exemplary mediation skills …you tried various different options, which you knew how & when to use... until one worked. It was a pleasure to watch a true expert mediate, & I must say I learnt a great deal."

“He put each participant at ease and this helped cover ground quickly. He was also able to invite the parties to see the situation from each person’s point of view."

"Your quizzing and grilling in between the single sessions with the parties was of great assistance to me; being challenged on next steps turned this from a mere observation to a very valuable learning exercise."

"Observed you mediate a very complicated 3 party dispute…directors instigated proceedings against the 2 consultants for £150,000. The dispute had been going on for over 3 years...understatement to say that your mediation skill set is impressive…"

"He went above and beyond providing the other mediation observers and myself ample opportunity to ask questions and decipher techniques. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced mediator to observe."

"I hope I will have more opportunities in the near future, to observe your work and I would certainly encourage other newly qualified mediators to do the same."

"He appeared hugely experienced at obtaining a sense of how the parties wanted to negotiate and where a deal lay. I observed a comprehensive example of how to mediate a dispute."

"It was a really useful and interesting observation ... One of the most valuable things I learnt was that it's possible and indeed necessary to be authentically yourself in one's practice as a mediator."

"It was a very valuable experience being able to observe such an experienced mediator. Asking the observers their opinions in between sessions and challenging us on what we would have done was really useful."

"It was a very valuable experience being able to observe such an experienced mediator. Asking the observers their opinions in between sessions and challenging us on what we would have done was really useful."

"An IT software provider and a Law Services firm... outset the two directors were financially wide apart with their claims ... I was impressed by your neutrality and by concluding the disagreement within four hours."

"All in all, this was very useful, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to observe this mediation, not only did I learn, I enjoyed myself also."

"I contacted several mediators... Several did not get back to me, the others did not have any mediations for me to observe. You were the only one who got back to me promptly & positively. Very soon after you started to offer me mediations."

“I say with all honesty, it was a privilege to be able to learn from you. You not only managed to successfully mediate the dispute, you also took the time to explain what you were doing and why to the group of observers."

"This was an invaluable experience especially being new to the world of mediation. The skills which I learnt from you were independent from the way I had during my initial training."

" I can’t recommend you highly enough, money well spent, and a must for any newly qualified, or even experienced mediators who want to observe an expert deploying his art!"

"… Controlled the parties very well, being fair throughout, especially as the claimant was extremely entrenched… I would happily use you as a mediator & certainly would recommend your mediation services."

"He went above and beyond to ensure that I had understood the process, I would recommend him to anyone new to mediation looking for a good mentor."

"Complicated finance dispute over a credit agreement against a well-known large defendant finance company... going on for years; both parties reached a settlement they all found acceptable.

"Having not attended a mediation before we were not exactly sure what to expect, however we found your approach comforting... we appreciate that you diffused a number of potentially deal breaking moments... and lead us to a solution."

"I found the mediation process to be quick, cheaper than going through litigation, and your mediation skills certainly were the reason for us being able to resolve the matter on the day."

"Bearing in mind this dispute had been going on for nearly 2 years, you assisted us to facilitate a solution within a day... saving us the expense and time of a trial."

"I was disappointed not to have reached an agreement, but feel that the mediator did everything possible to try and reach a solution. The whole process was made as simple and 'painless as possible' and I felt confident to confide in the mediator and discuss all matters of the case."