John Appleby

LLB (Hons)

John is an ADR Group accredited Civil & Commercial Mediator who adopts a practical and focused approach towards mediation, using the benefit of his considerable experience dealing with business transactions and civil and employment disputes to help reach a solution. His combination of legal knowledge and practical nous as a qualified solicitor make him particularly well-equipped to deal with all the issues underlying a dispute as they arise.

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Profession

Solicitor

Local Panel

East England

Specialist Panel

Property

Membership level

Junior

John's Experience

Areas of Expertise

Commercial
Contract disputes
Property
Landlord and tenant
Boundary and neighbour disputes/disagreements
Contested will/inheritance claims
Employment and workplace disputes
Defamation
Insurance
Negligence
Construction

Mediation Style

John's general approach to mediation is to move as swiftly as possible into identifying and dealing with the wider interests and key concerns of the parties, with a view to establishing any common ground. He prides himself on his ability to listen to and understand the issues people in conflict have and is a strong believer in the capacity of individuals, with the aid of a good mediator, to reach a solution to their problems without leaving them in the hands of the Courts.

John is held in high regard for his open and approachable attitude and strong reputation for his work in the law. He has a huge depth of experience in dealing with a wide variety of commercial transactions and civil disputes but he can mediate any dispute, including in the following areas:

History

16 August 2024
Property
Settled
15 July 2022
Trusts and Property
Outcome: Settled after date

11 March 2022

Trusts and property

Outcome: Adjourned
17 May 2021

Property Dispute

Outcome: Did Not Settle
14 February 2019

Property

Outcome: Did Not Settle
20 November 2018

Property/boundary/access

Outcome: Adjourned
29 August 2018

Contract

Outcome: Did Not Settle
26 January 2018

Property

Outcome: Did Not Settle
23 January 2018

Tort

Outcome: Did Not Settle
5 July 2017

TLATA

Outcome: Settled
10 April 2017

Contract, tort

Outcome: Settled
17 March 2017

Building dispute

Outcome: Settled after date
3 March 2017

Contract

Outcome: Settled
20 January 2017

Inheritance

Outcome: Settled
14 December 2016

Contract

Outcome: Adjourned
22 January 2016

Inheritance

Outcome: Settled
2 October 2015

Contract

Outcome: Settled
26 January 2015

Contract

Outcome: Did Not Settle
12 November 2014

Property

Outcome: Settled
7 May 2014

Landlord and tenant

Outcome: Settled
13 September 2013

Inheritance

Outcome: Settled

John's Testimonials

John acted as a mediator on a legal dispute that I was instructed on. The mediation resulted in a settlement of the dispute satisfactory to both sides. John's assistance to the parties in the process of reaching a settlement was valuable and cost effective. John displayed integrity and professionalism and I would recommend him as a mediator within his practice areas.

Julian Johnstone

Dispute Resolution Partner, Druces LLP

John was very approachable and really made the difference on the day. The three hour mediation also helped focus minds.

Mark Steggles, Partner

Thomson Snell & Passmore

I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude and appreciation to John for his exceptional professionalism and understanding throughout the mediation process. Their expertise and empathetic approach were instrumental in fostering a constructive dialogue between all parties involved. It is evident that the mediator's commitment to fairness and their adept handling of sensitive discussions greatly contributed to reaching a satisfactory settlement for everyone. Thank you for your outstanding service and dedication.

Nadia Stillwell

Gepp Solicitors