Workplace Mediation
Resolve workplace disputes and avoid expensive litigation with expert mediation services
Resolving disputes through mediation

Mediation is a powerful tool for avoiding or settling litigation and resolving workplace disputes. Parties arriving at solutions through mutual agreement via the mediation process are generally more satisfied with the outcomes and tend to feel more accountable for the decisions reached.
Our lawyers understand the intricacies of the mediation process, ensuring a strategic and effective approach to dispute resolution, and helping clients achieve outcomes that minimise conflict, save time, and reduce legal risks.
Mediation services
ESP Solicitors has substantial experience in advising and representing clients, both at judicial mediation in the Employment Tribunal and privately arranged mediation.

A safe space to resolve disputes
Disputes are seldom clear-cut. Mediation provides a safe space for opposing parties to communicate openly, find common ground, and arrive at resolutions through mutual agreement. This approach often leads to higher participant satisfaction and a greater sense of accountability for the decisions made and the outcomes reached.

Specialists in mediation
Colin Henney is a trained, accredited, and experienced mediator who can undertake mediations on behalf of our clients. Combining his expertise as an employment law solicitor and trained coach, Colin offers mediation services focused on resolving disputes amicably. He brings substantial experience across a diverse range of issues, including:
- unfair dismissal
- complaints of discrimination and whistleblowing
- complex collective issues
- industrial action
With Colin’s well-rounded approach, clients benefit from a tailored, professional, and effective mediation process designed to achieve positive outcomes.

A strategic and effective approach
With extensive experience in both judicial mediation at Employment Tribunals and privately arranged mediation, ESP Solicitors provides strategic and effective guidance throughout the process. Our skilled lawyers understand the complexities of mediation, ensuring the best possible outcomes for resolving workplace disputes efficiently and amicably.

Become an accredited mediator
We offer training for managers to become accredited mediators, equipping them with the essential skills and knowledge to handle workplace disputes effectively.
Transparent fees for expert workplace mediation services
What sets us apart?
Award-winning legal team
Our legal team has supported over 700 UK organisations, ranging from smaller companies to large FTSE 100 firms, earning accolades for making a real commercial difference.
MyHRCases platform
Swiftly escalate critical legal matters via our market-leading cloud-based ER case management platform, MyHRCases, where our legal team helps you log and manage all your cases in one, easy-to-use system.
High-quality specialist advice
Our lawyers are active members of the Law Society and the Employment Lawyers Association.
We are ranked as specialist employment lawyers in both the Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 UK guides to law firms.
Armed with high-quality, specialist employment law advice, our expert solicitors offer proactive solutions, empowering you with the guidance and support you need to manage every employee relations matter.
Crown Commercial Service Supplier
ESP Solicitors is proud to be one of 42 law firms appointed to the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Public Sector Legal Services Panel (contract RM6240) for General Service Provision in England and Wales. We have been selected as a preferred supplier for employment law, with this appointment extending until 2026. Previously, we were part of the Wider Public Sector Legal Services Panel (RM3788) from October 2018 to September 2022.
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We help busy HR professionals make a real commercial difference to their organisations by offering personalised, integrated and strategic ER solutions.
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