Michael Bass

MA (Cantab), MSc (University of London)

Mike draws upon his extensive experience as a senior executive in the banking industry, and as a seasoned manager in an international setting, to mediate disputes requiring an ability to navigate financial complexity with confidence.

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Profession

Finance, Insurance & Pensions

Local Panel

London

Specialist Panel

Non Lawyer Mediator

Membership Level

Junior

Michael's Experience

Bronze level fixed fees

Areas of Expertise

Property Disputes
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Neighbour Disputes
Boundary Disputes
Inheritance Disputes
Employment Disputes
Commercial and private banking
Derivatives
Funds management
Structured Finance
Property-linked lending
International asset portfolios
Alternative assets
Portfolio restructuring
Brokerage
Currencies
Securitisation
Pension assets
High-value divorce assets
Cross-border issues
Financial sector workplace issues
Software licensing disputes

Professional Background

Mike has been based in London since returning to the UK in 2015, after a little over twenty years living in Asia and working worldwide. During his career in finance, Mike ran global business lines in derivatives, foreign exchange, and commodities, and served on regional and global management teams for three major banking groups. Additionally, he held directorships in the funds management industry and served as a board member of the International Swaps & Derivatives Association (ISDA). He has significant practical experience of people management, in a wide variety of locations – supplemented with an MSc in Organizational Psychology.

Dispute Experience

Recent matters include:

Estate dispute - proprietary estoppel case.
Property dispute involving shared freehold and a defective lease.
Property development Joint Venture dispute.
Human rights claim against London borough.
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Mediation Style

Warm – builds rapport quickly, not afraid to be direct when required. Calm under pressure. Culturally aware and sensitive. Mike’s style builds upon many years of experience of senior level management within the financial industry – requiring resilience, pragmatism, and problem-solving skills.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

CEDR Workplace Mediation Conversion - 2023
CEDR Accredited Mediator - 2023
University of London – MSc Organizational Psychology – 2020
CFA Institute - Chartered Financial Analyst – 2001
Cambridge University – MA Economics – 1989