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Alternative Dispute Resolution in United Kingdom
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Alternative Dispute Resolution sector based in United Kingdom. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
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National Family Mediation
Established in 1982, National Family Mediation (NFM) was the original provider of family mediation, and its network of accredited services now delivers in over 500 locations across England and Wales. We help families resolve all the practical, legal, emotional and financial issues that arise from separation, helping families make long-lasting arrangements that benefit everyone in the family, especially their children. We also train family mediators by giving them a comprehensive and inclusive set of skills and knowledge to work in this field. With expert trainers and small group sizes, it is unrivalled and unmatched by any other training currently on the market today. A cornerstone of our success is our commitment to professional standards and the delivery of professional services. So our priority is the training of highly skilled practitioners who deliver a high-quality service for families affected by relationship breakdown.
11 to 50 staff
Centre For Effective Dispute Resolution Cedr
CEDR helps individuals, teams and organisations achieve better outcomes from (often costly) conflicts that hinder human interactions, collaboration and collective performance. CEDR- Arms individuals and teams with practical skills and knowledge to engage effectively with a wide range of potentially conflictual situations- Designs claim management mechanisms and acts as a third-party neutral to support the resolution of specific conflicts- Advises organisations on process improvements that minimise the cost of conflict and improve productivity.
51 to 200 staff
Cmp
Since 1989, CMP has helped organisations resolve workplace conflict professionally, fairly and effectively. We specialise in supporting HR teams, leaders and organisations to handle complex workplace issues through independent expertise and practical training. Independent workplace investigations 🫱🫲 Workplace mediation and conflict resolution Hearings and appeals support Conflict management training through CMP Academy Our team works with organisations across the public sector, healthcare, education and corporate environments, helping workplaces manage difficult situations with confidence and integrity. Beyond resolving issues when they arise, we help organisations build the skills and culture needed to address conflict early and create healthier working environments. If your organisation is dealing with a complex workplace issue, or you want to strengthen your internal capability to manage conflict effectively, our team is here to help. contact@cmpsolutions.com 01763 852 225 Formerly CMP Resolutions and Conflict Management Plus.
51 to 200 staff
Dispute Resolution Ombudsman
Dispute Resolution Ombudsman provides alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services and accredited training for businesses across a broad range of sectors including retail, water, logistics, licensing, debt management and third party intermediaries. As part of The Ombuds Group, alongside Consumer Friend, the Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman and the Rail Ombudsman, we are united by a shared mission: to raise industry standards, inspire consumer confidence and resolve disputes without the need for costly or time-consuming litigation. We are not a consumer champion, nor a trade body. We operate independently and impartially, building a bridge between consumers and businesses to help both sides reach fair and constructive outcomes. As a not-for-profit organisation, our focus is on delivering a trusted and effective service - not generating profits for shareholders. Our independence and purpose-led approach are what set us apart.
51 to 200 staff
Hunt Adr
We are the exclusive provider of Travel Arbitration resolving disputes between members of ABTA and their customers, and are the largest arbitration body in the UK (by volume). We are a Civil Mediation Council Registered Training Course Provider and offer fully accredited mediator skills training and CPD including the Mediator Experience Day and Law for Non-Lawyer Mediators. We provide CPD programmes for arbitration including ArbEx, alongside the Confidential Award Proofing Service (CAPS)- both aimed at improving arbitration awards. We are a member of The Federation of Small Businesses and we support foodbanks across the UK and Ireland. To find out more call us on +44 (0) 202 7043 1674 or email adr@HuntADR.com.
1 to 10 staff
Rics Dispute Resolution Service
1976 - 2026) For fifty years, RICS DRS has been a- First class ADR training provider - Acclaimed appointment services provider - Thought leaders in conflict avoidance and dispute management. Read more: WORLD CLASS TRAINING We run world class dispute resolution training programmes, set standards, and produce alternative dispute resolution guidance. WORLD'S LARGEST APPOINTMENT SERVICE We appoint technical experts to help parties resolve their disputes without going to court. We have been doing this for 50 years and have more than 600 dispute resolvers, making us the world’s largest built-environment-specific dispute resolution service provider. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP We are the leading body of professional dispute resolution and conflict avoidance standards and guidance.
501 to 1000 staff
The Property Ombudsman
The Property Ombudsman provides an impartial, independent Ombudsman service for unresolved disputes between consumers and property businesses. Operating since 1990 with over UK offices registered, is the primary Ombudsman for the private property industry. The Ombudsman's role is to consider complaints against the agents' obligation to act in accordance with our Codes of Practice and to propose a full and final resolution of the dispute. Where appropriate he will make an award of financial compensation and/or direct the business to take another action. Consumers are not bound by the Ombudsman’s decision however, registered businesses are. Our Codes of Practice provide agents with Chartered Trading Standards Institute-approved standards which enhance client protection and saves time and potential legal fees when disputes arise. We also provide advice and guidance for consumers and agents on matters of best practice and regularly contributes to the trade media. We provide consumers with a free and impartial route to resolve disputes, avoiding potential legal action. Our consumer guides help buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants with guidance for businesses when dealing with complaints. As a member of the Ombudsman Association, we adhere to its principles of good governance; independence, openness, transparency, accountability, integrity, clarity of purpose and effectiveness.
51 to 200 staff
Communications Ombudsman
Communications Ombudsman (formerly Ombudsman Services) provides a free and easy to use dispute resolution service for consumers in the communications sector. If you’re looking to raise a dispute with your communications provider (broadband, mobile phone, landline or Pay TV) get in touch or visit our website for more information.
201 to 500 staff
Dechamps International Law
An international arbitration boutique with offices in London, Buenos Aires and Montevideo. We represent corporations, individuals and States in a broad range of commercial and investor-state disputes involving a wide variety of industries worldwide.
11 to 50 staff
Energy Ombudsman
Energy Ombudsman (formerly Ombudsman Services) provides a free and easy to use dispute resolution service for consumers in the energy sector. If you’re looking to raise a dispute with your energy supplier (gas, electric, heat networks, green deal or network operators) get in touch or visit our website for more information.
201 to 500 staff
Qure Group
Qure Group is the leading UK provider of resolution services for the home improvement and renewable energy markets. We focus on providing services that manage complaints, disputes and claims on behalf of businesses including SMEs, national retailers, banks, insurers, manufacturers and housing associations. We are the creators of the industry first, Dispute Assist, pre-event dispute resolution brand. We see it as our business to be the outsourced provider for all those parts of organisations that do not generate revenue, but do cost a lot of time, money and frustration, but equally are important for ensuring customer retention and brand reputation. We offer multi-award winning services that are some of the fastest in the industry.
11 to 50 staff
Adr Group
With over 30 years of knowledge, experience and market expertise, ADR Group has been at the forefront to become one of the UK’s leading mediation services provider. Formed in 1989, ADR Group is the UK’s longest established mediation services provider and has witnessed some significant changes in the provision of mediation services in the UK. The role of an ADR provider has been expanded to include new practice areas and greater specialisation. The ADR Group remains the proud ‘home of the individual mediator’ in the changing face of the UK mediation market.
1 to 10 staff
Cheltenham Mediation Services
We are a Cheltenham based Family, Civil and Commercial Mediation specialist resolving disputes without the need for court action. Mediation is a way of resolving disputes without the need to go to Court or involve solicitors in lengthy negotiations. Family Mediation Cheltenham Mediation Services specialise in helping you resolve disputes with your family and neighbours. We provide a confidential, calm and safe place to enable you to settle your difficulties and look forward to the future. Our trained mediators have many years experience in the fields of law, social work and counselling and of dealing with family and other conflicts.They are skilled at mediating disputes across a wide range of areas: • Divorce & Separation • Children • Finance & Property • Civil Partnerships • Neighbour Disputes • Wills & Inheritance • Church Mediation Legal aid is available for family mediation subject to financial eligibility Appointments also available at Cirencester and Stroud. Civil and Commercial Mediation Mediation is a way of resolving disputes without the need to go to Court or involve solicitors in lengthy negotiations. It is a voluntary and confidential process enabling parties to explain their concerns and needs to each other in the presence of a qualified mediator. Mediation provides a safe environment, helping to reduce hostility and improving chances of long-term co-operation between the parties. We mediate civil disputes involving: • Business • Consumers • Inheritance & Wills • Neighbours & Boundaries • Clubs & Voluntary Organisations • Church & Religion Our Charges Our aim is to make our services accessible to as many people as possible regardless of their financial circumstances. They will vary depending on the nature of your dispute, the time it is likely to take to resolve and its complexity. We will discuss and agree our charges with you before we begin mediation and will provide you with a budget to work from.
1 to 10 staff
Ciarb Scottish Branch
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is an independent, charitable membership organisation committed to supporting effective resolution of disputes. We champion all aspects of constructive resolution across arbitration, mediation and adjudication, raising the profile of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) across the world and empowering best practice. As a professional body, we set robust ethical standards for ADR. Visit for more information.
501 to 1000 staff
Jewish Dispute Solutions
Jewish Dispute Solutions (JDS) offers a range of dispute resolution services of particular value to the Jewish community. We specialise in Beth Din Advocacy. And, in conjunction with other professionals, we can also offer assistance in a wide range of other areas, both within the Jewish community and beyond. Our mission is to help our clients resolve disputes in an efficient, stress-free and cost-effective manner. In some cases, we may be able to save you We have an extensive network of contacts, and are committed to help find your way to the approach that is best for you. Jewish Dispute Solutions (JDS) is a Trading Division of The Accordion Group Ltd - company registration number 14582142.
1 to 10 staff
Mediation Now
At the heart of mediation is the assumption that all parties will want the best possible outcome for themselves, heir families and most importantly for any children of the family. At Mediation Now we offer a non-confrontational approach to family breakdown. As solicitors we have witnessed the devstating effect of the traditional court-based system and we believe that our clients deserve better. By using mediation you stay in control of the decision making. Our backgrounds in law, experience and expertise give you the best possible chance of that.
1 to 10 staff
The Dispute Resolution Agency
The Dispute Resolution Agency exists to support mediators at every stage of their professional journey — from training and qualification through to active practice and long-term sustainability. We work behind the scenes of the mediation profession, providing practical business, marketing, and development support that helps mediators build credible, ethical, and visible practices. Our focus is not volume for its own sake, but sustainable growth built on good process, clear positioning, and professional standards. Our work spans: Practice set-up and early-stage guidance for newly qualified mediators Marketing, visibility, and enquiry-generation support Fee setting, fixed-fee mediation frameworks, and best practice guidance Co-mediation, experience-building, and professional development pathways Ongoing strategic support for established mediators and panels We also operate a wider ecosystem that includes mediator support services, a professional mediator directory, and access to mediation provision through connected agencies — allowing us to support both individual practitioners and organisations managing conflict at scale. Everything we do is grounded in the realities of mediation practice. We understand the challenges mediators face in building experience, gaining trust, and turning skills into a viable professional service. Our role is to simplify that journey, provide structure, and help mediators focus on what they do best: resolving disputes. Professional. Practical. Built around mediation.
1 to 10 staff
Greater London And East Anglia Mediation
We are an award winning mediation provider offering dispute resolution services throughout East Anglia and the adjacent London Boroughs. We are registered by the Civil Mediation Council and Family Mediation Council, approved by the Ministry of Justice, hold a Legal Aid Agency contract and meet the associated Mediation Quality Mark standard. We provide civil, commercial, family (including publicly funded), workplace, employment and community mediation. We also offer international mediation and have links to the Human Rights Centre at the University of Essex We cater for all sorts of disputes, including contractual, boundary, property, personal injury, professional negligence, workplace and employment, family (including inheritance), community or other matters, all of which can be referred to us by individuals, firms, organisations, solicitors or the courts. We also provide mediation training, including Peer mediation training for schools, Post Graduate Support Scheme research placements, mediation awareness sessions, and have courses available that meet the Civil Mediation Council’s designated criteria for training mediators and are independently accredited by the Open College Network Eastern Region.
11 to 50 staff
Moot Hill Ltd
We help private and commercial clients resolve disputes. We do this more quickly, for less cost and with significantly less stress than if you were to follow a traditional route. We’ve helped hundreds of clients, both in the UK and internationally, reach creative, practical and lasting agreements that improve outcomes for both parties. We have specialist skills in mediation, structured negotiation and arbitration, developed during our broad experience that includes time working in the military, business and the law. Above all we’re experts in securing lasting commercial resolutions to complex and high-value disputes. We can help you avoid a lengthy, costly and potentially damaging legal process. At the same time we’ll relieve you of stress and make sure you stay informed and in control throughout.
1 to 10 staff
The Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman
The Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman (FHIO) is part of The Ombuds Group. It is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, overseen by a voluntary Standards Board to ensure its impartiality, transparency and that its rules and procedures are fair and consistently applied. FHIO specialises in providing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services to consumers and businesses across the furniture and home improvement sectors. In addition to dispute resolution, it delivers training and educational services tailored to businesses, helping to raise industry standards, improve service and inspire consumer confidence. FHIO works with a wide network of registered businesses, representing thousands of furniture and home improvement outlets across the UK, as well as tradespeople and some of the industry’s leading manufacturers. Through its partnership with the British Association of Removers (BAR), it also has jurisdiction over hundreds of removals firms. All Full Members commit to a Code of Practice that grants consumers enhanced rights and promotes responsible retailing. Many of the UK’s largest furniture and home improvement brands are proud supporters of the scheme, which is based in Hertfordshire. Originally established in 1992 by the Office of Fair Trading, FHIO is recognised by the European Commission, approved by Government via the Chartered Trading Standards Institute and is a full member of the Ombudsman Association. Many of its staff are legally trained, educated and accredited by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), reflecting its commitment to professionalism and high standards.
11 to 50 staff
Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators Ciarb North West Branch
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is a not-for-profit, UK registered charity working in the public interest through an international network of over 40 branches. We have a global membership of individuals worldwide. The North West branch includes over 500 members, at all levels from Student through to Fellow. We exist for the global promotion, facilitation and development of all forms of ADR to maximise the contribution that dispute resolution practitioners make in keeping disputes out of the court system. In addition to providing education and training for arbitrators, mediators and adjudicators, we act as an international centre for practitioners, policy makers, academics and those concerned with the cost-effective and early settlement of disputes, giving users confidence that the very best are helping to resolve their dispute. Visit for more information.
501 to 1000 staff
International Arbitration Centre
Established in 2019, the International Arbitration Centre (IAC) is one of London’s premier venues for dispute resolution and business events, where excellence, innovation, and hospitality come together. Located in the heart of the city, the IAC is an independent, purpose-built venue designed to support the global legal community with world-class facilities, cutting-edge technology, and a bespoke suite of services tailored to each client’s needs. Specialising in in-person, hybrid, and virtual proceedings, the IAC offers a secure, confidential, and efficient space for alternative dispute resolution. We host disputes under all major arbitral institutions and are trusted by leading practitioners around the world. What sets the IAC apart is not only its state-of-the-art infrastructure and thoughtfully designed spaces, but also its dedicated and multicultural team, committed to delivering seamless, high-level support. This allows clients to focus entirely on their hearing or event, confident that every detail is expertly managed. Our commitment to sustainability is central to our mission. As a supporter of the Greener Arbitrations campaign, we implement eco-conscious initiatives including the elimination of single-use plastics, energy-efficient lighting, and the use of solar power. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core to our values. Women hold key leadership roles within our team, and we proudly support initiatives like the ERA Pledge to increase the representation of women and under-represented groups in arbitration. Guided by innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, the IAC continues to thrive as a trusted hub for alternative dispute resolution and high-level business engagements.
11 to 50 staff
Juris Resolutions
Juris Resolutions is a full service mediation and arbitration company with a panel of distinguished former judges and leading lawyers. Clients can rely on Juris to manage all of the essential administrative details of their mediation or arbitration, thereby allowing them to focus exclusively on the resolution of their dispute. Juris allows clients to choose, book and work with their chosen mediator or arbitrator through its online service. Clients can upload and display documents through the secure Juris server and thereby avoid the time, expense and inconvenience of traditional paper bundles. Avoid the expense, delays and unwanted publicity of litigation by using the alternative dispute resolution services of Juris. Check out our website now!
1 to 10 staff
Lc Consult
LC Consult provide award-winning construction expert witness and advisory services to clients worldwide for delay, disruption, programming, and project management matters. We are able to provide the highest level of services within our field to our clients in an extremely cost efficient manner. Our Managing Director has been identified by Who's Who Legal's independent research with clients and peers as being among the world’s leading construction experts for 2021, and has won the sole construction expert witness of the year award via Client Choice Awards, Lexology. Furthermore, he is a fully accredited expert witness via the Academy of Experts, and a certified expert witness via the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. HARD WORK | INTEGRITY | EXPERT KNOWLEDGE
1 to 10 staff
