Avinder Laroya

Avinder Laroya is a highly experienced solicitor, mediator, and arbitrator, with over two decades of expertise in resolving commercial, civil, workplace, and community disputes.

Triple-qualified and culturally astute, Avinder creates a safe and respectful space where parties feel heard and empowered to find sustainable solutions whether in-person or online.

She specialises in disputes where ongoing relationships, reputational concerns, or sensitive cultural dynamics make litigation undesirable. Her legal background ensures pragmatic outcomes, while her empathetic approach addresses both the emotional and commercial dimensions of conflict.

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Profession

Solicitor

Local Panel

London

Specialist Panel

Business & Property

Membership Level

Junior

Avinder is a graduate of the prestigious MIDS LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement, jointly taught by the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute, a programme dedicated to all aspects of international dispute settlement including international commercial and investment arbitration, WTO dispute settlement, mediation, proceedings before international courts and tribunals, and legal advocacy skills.

She began her career as a solicitor in private practice, advising SMEs, corporates, and individuals on commercial, contractual, and property matters. Over the years, she developed a passion for resolving disputes outside the courtroom and became accredited as a mediator.

Her practice has grown to include international and cross-cultural mediations, work with NGOs, and thought leadership in stakeholder and ESG-related conflicts. Today, she works with clients across the UK, Switzerland, and internationally, mediating in-person and online.

Avinder's Experience

Areas of Expertise

Avinder mediates across a wide range of disputes, including:

Commercial and contractual disputes, including cross-border and multi-party matters
Civil litigation, including property and boundary disputes
Workplace and employment disputes, including discrimination, grievance, and team breakdowns
ESG (environmental, social, governance) and stakeholder conflicts
Community and NGO-related disputes
Cross-cultural and diversity-related conflicts

Avinder’s extensive dispute resolution experience includes:

Mediating a boundary dispute between neighbours over encroachment and light/air rights
Resolving internal tensions within a university innovation team and its incubation hub members
Facilitating a cross border, multi-lingual climate change NGO’s internal board meeting, addressing rumours and restoring trust
Mediating a shareholder dispute between directors following forced removal from the company
Mediating a commercial debt dispute over rent arrears and dilapidations post-lease
Mediating a consumer dispute between a couple and their wedding photographer over unmet expectations
Facilitating breakout sessions at an NGO online conference on social cohesion

Her ability to handle emotionally charged, high-stakes situations enables parties to move past impasse and focus on mutually beneficial outcomes.

Mediation Style

Avinder combines legal acumen with warmth, impartiality, and patience. She is known for:

Creating a safe, respectful environment where all voices are heard
Building trust quickly, even in hostile or highly emotional contexts
Helping parties uncover underlying interests, rather than sticking to positions
Maintaining focus on practical, durable agreements that preserve dignity and relationships

Professional Background

Avinder is a solicitor (England & Wales) with over 20 years of experience advising and representing clients in a wide range of legal and commercial matters. From 2010 to 2023, she founded and led a successful boutique law firm, currently a consultant solicitor with a London based law firm and provides bespoke legal services to SMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and working with FTSE 250 and AIM-listed companies on a variety of matters.

Her legal practice has encompassed:

Commercial property transactions and disputes
Landlord and tenant matters
Trademark registrations and brand protection
Civil and commercial litigation
Advisory and regulatory compliance services
Supporting start-ups and entrepreneurs through growth and transition

In addition to her legal work, Avinder delivers coaching and training workshops on conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills helping individuals and organisations build the capacity to manage disputes constructively.

Her extensive legal background underpins her mediation practice, enabling her to guide parties toward pragmatic, legally-sound agreements while addressing relational and emotional aspects of conflict.

Membership & Advisory

Civil Mediation Council (CMC) – Registered Mediator
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) – Associate Member
Restorative Justice Practitioner (IIRP)
Non-Violent Communication (NVC) student & practitioner
Contributor to thought leadership on mediation, conflict resolution, and ESG-related disputes
Founder of Minute Mediation, an international consultancy offering mediation, training, and advisory services

Languages

Avinder mediates fluently in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and conversational French, and is skilled in bridging cultural gaps.

History

8 Nov 2024

Shareholder

Settled
30 June 2021
Half-day mediation
Outcome: Partial Settlement