Jeremy Ellis

South East

Jeremy Ellis is a lawyer, professional trustee and mediator. He is well-known for his technical expertise in Private Client disputes. Having been a litigation funder and a director of an international financial services business, Jeremy quickly gets to grips with the key issues in a dispute and sees the underlying commercial dynamics.

His mediation practice spans civil, family and community matters, which gives Jeremy a unique skill set for managing civil cases involving family members and in situations where there is high conflict.

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Profession

Solicitor

Local Panel

South East

Specialist Panel

Probate, Estates & Trusts

Membership Level

Junior

Jeremy's Experience

Bronze level fixed fees

Areas of Expertise

Succession disputes and contentious probate
Trust disputes
Proprietary estoppel
Family
TOLATA
Cohabitation
Commercial
Property
Shareholder Disputes
Professional Negligence
Court of Protection
Boundary disputes
Community mediation

Mediation Style

Jeremy has a natural personal authority. He is quick to understand the complexities and underlying dynamics of a dispute. He is naturally inclined to see conflict as destructive and is highly motivated and energetic in helping clients find a way through. He often brings a new perspective and he is self-controlled, persistent and patient.

In his spare time, he runs ultra-marathons and he is often heard to say in mediation that he’ll be the last to stop! Jeremy is curious about people. He is warm, tolerant and able to really focus in on the key issues. He places a premium on creating a safe environment so people are at ease and so they can see the opportunities they are presented with.

In terms of technical style, Jeremy is able and willing to move between an evaluative approach – where the mediator defines the problem, assesses it and predicts the basis of settlement – and a facilitative approach – where the mediator enables the parties to negotiate effectively themselves. What is more important to Jeremy is the skill in setting up and orchestrating other people’s negotiations, in particular managing information exchange and helping the parties through the transitions required to reach a mutually agreed outcome.

Professional Background

Solicitor
CMC Registered Mediator
Family Mediation Council Member
Family Mediation Association Member
Family Mediation Association – Foundation Training (2024)
Professional trustee and executor
Litigation funding specialist STEP
Advanced Certificates in Trusts (2020) and Estates (2021) – merit x2
CEDR accredited mediator
2019 Director of International Financial Services businesses
Approved Principal Person by Jersey FSC
Solicitor qualified 2003 specialising in Trust and Probate Disputes with Withers
LLP Philosophy 1st BA, Sheffield University, 1999

Jeremy's Testimonials

"During my career, I have learned that conflict is a reality. I have seen too many of those conflicts result in painful litigation. One of those conflicts involved a client’s family dispute – which could well have ended up in the courts.

Jeremy worked tirelessly with the various family members to help them focus on potential solutions and to shift their mind set away from blame and the past. Jeremy had a clear vision of the future for them and that created sufficient momentum for the family to attend a mediation meeting.

A thirteen hour negotiation resulted in an agreement that brought closure. Not only was litigation avoided but also the family could start to repair their relationships. I was very impressed with Jeremy. So I will be recommending him to clients as a great way of resolving disputes in the future."

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Jeremy Ellis

South East

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