Core's mediators and facilitators bring an experience and understanding of the process and what it takes to help people to find creative solutions - gained over several years - which we believe is unparalleled in Scotland.

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John Sturrock QC - described in Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession as a "trailblazer" and "a wonderful communicator with much experience of complex commercial issues". Legal 500 describes John as "universally regarded as Scotland's finest mediator, with a reputation which compares favourably with mediators anywhere." An internationally-recognised mediation and advocacy coach, John has also been described as "one of the best teachers of mediation".

Pamela Lyall - undoubtedly the leading female mediator in the civil and commercial fields in Scotland. She has considerable experience of mediating in professional negligence, property, management, personal injury, commercial contracts and other disputes.

Heather Allen - a mediator, coach and facilitator with many years of experience. Her dispute resolution and conflict management roles cover a wide spectrum of organisations and industries in the UK and abroad. Heads up the CEDR training faculty.

Hugh Donald OBE - a senior partner in a major Scottish legal firm, he specialises in management issues, the health sector and professional indemnity. He has been a leading figure in family mediation since the 1980s and has experience of commercial and executive level mediation.

David Fraser - a company director with PLC, SME, new venture, high growth and private equity experience and with a background in engineering and project management. He is also active in the development of business relationship skills. His mediation experience includes technology, board room, IP and corporate matters.

Alastair Kelly - a chartered surveyor and Fellow of the Association of Building Engineers. Formerly Head of Building Consultancy at a leading property organisation, working with Project Managers, Architects and Surveyors throughout the UK. His mediation experience includes commercial contracts, professional services and oil and gas.

Carol Paton - an experienced senior executive and consultant. She was formerly the deputy managing director of a large housing group, advising on regulatory and governance matters, with responsibility for corporate services. She has experience in professional services and workplace mediation.

Judith Scott - a chartered accountant, with wide public and private sector experience, and specialism in forensic accounting. A frequent expert witness and independent expert in financial disputes, her mediation experience includes personal injury, property disputes, commercial contracts and unfair prejudice claims.

Alastair Thornton - a former President of the Law Society of Scotland and law firm partner with 22 years of litigation experience. He is a part-time Sheriff. His mediation experience includes property, commercial and business disputes.

Sir David Edward QC - formerly British judge in the European Court of Justice and one of the most distinguished lawyers of a generation, is available to act as an independent accredited mediator in appropriate matters.

Core's International Panel includes:

Bill Marsh - an international adviser (to the UN, governments and others) on mediation and dispute resolution and a mediator for over 15 years in a wide range of disputes (UK and international), particularly multi-party and class actions. Founding Director of consulting firm Conflict Management International.

Charles Dodson - a mediator with ten years experience of a broad range of commercial matters including multi-party and international disputes. Former managing partner at the international law firm, Lovells. He is involved in mediator training and international dispute resolution projects.

Miryana Nesic - a solicitor, mediator, author and ADR consultant. She has worked on ADR projects around the world and has a special expertise in designing dispute resolution systems. She trains lawyers and corporate representatives throughout Europe on dispute resolution techniques and has mediated a range of civil/commercial disputes.

Our mediators with a special interest in the health sector include medical professionals Dr Robert Hendry, Dr Neil Houston, Dr David Morton and Olivia Giles, former partner in a major law firm. The team is available, working individually or alongside Core’s lead mediators, to assist in matters involving internal management issues, GP practices, complaints, patient / doctor relationships, medical negligence claims and other differences.

Core also calls on other mediators with experience of specific sectors, including solicitor Lesley Gray and transport executive Duncan Fraser.

Our mediators adhere to our Code of Conduct and are committed to respecting the European Code of Conduct for Mediators. To view the Core Code of Conduct please click here, the European Code of Conduct can be viewed here.

To view our brochure setting out our portfolio of services please click here.