Michael Bass

MA (Cantab), MSc (Organisational Psychology)

Michael Bass mediates a wide range of commercial, property and financial disputes, including matters involving business relationships, ownership structures and valuation issues. Drawing on over thirty years’ experience in commercial and financial decision-making, he brings a practical understanding of how disputes arise and how they can be resolved. His approach is calm, structured and focused on helping parties reach clear, workable outcomes.

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Profession

Full-Time Mediator

Local Panel

London

Specialist Panel

Business & Property

Membership Level

Senior

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

Michael has over thirty years’ experience in global financial markets, including senior leadership roles in derivatives, foreign exchange and commodities within major international banks. He has worked extensively across the UK, Asia and other international markets, bringing a broad commercial perspective to dispute resolution.

In addition to his financial markets experience, Michael has held roles in the funds management sector and served on the board of the International Swaps & Derivatives Association (ISDA), working with leading institutions and regulators. He also has significant experience of managing teams and complex relationships across different jurisdictions, supported by postgraduate training in organisational psychology.

Dispute Experience

Michael has experience mediating a range of commercial, property and workplace disputes, including:

Joint venture disputes relating to property development and commercial arrangements
Property disputes involving shared ownership, lease defects and development issues
Estate disputes, including proprietary estoppel claims
Banking and finance disputes including matters involving derivatives and lending arrangements
Workplace disputes in both public and private sectors

His experience is complemented by a long career working on complex financial and commercial matters, including disputes involving valuation, risk and contractual relationships.

Mediation Style

Michael’s approach is calm, structured and approachable. He builds rapport quickly while maintaining appropriate challenge, helping parties to focus on what matters and move beyond entrenched positions. He is comfortable dealing with both the practical and interpersonal aspects of disputes, and works to keep the process constructive and forward-looking. His style reflects many years of experience in senior roles, bringing resilience, pragmatism and a focus on workable outcomes.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

CEDR Accredited Mediator – 2023
CEDR Workplace Mediation Conversion – 2023
CEDR Early Neutral Evaluation – 2025
CIArb International Arbitration Programme – 2026
MSc Organisational Psychology, Birkbeck, University of London – 2020
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CFA Institute – 2001
MA (Cantab), Economics, University of Cambridge – 1989

History

10 March 2026
Workplace
Settled
17 February 2026
Lending
Settled
20 January 2026
Derivatives
Settled
8 December 2025
Workplace
Settled
14 November 2025
Construction
Did not settle
22 September 2025
Secured Lending
Settled
3 September 2025
Derivatives
Settled
6 June 2025
Commercial
Did not settle
3 June 2025
Landlord/Tenant
Settled
30 May 2025
Workplace
Settled
23 May 2025
Commercial
Did not settle
9 May 2025
Shared Freehold
Settled
23 April 2025
Commercial
Settled
26 April 2025
Lending
Settled
31 March 2025
Workplace
Settled
30 March 2025
Commercial
Did not settle
28 March 2025
Commercial
Settled
3 March 2025
Landlord/Tenant
Settled
29 January 2025
Commercial
Settled
27 January 2025
Business JV
Settled after date
13 January 2025
Lending
Settled
27 December 2024
Commercial
Did not settle
18 December 2024
Commercial
Settled
8 November 2024
Commercial
Settled
18 December 2024
Commercial
Settled
21 October 2024
Construction
Settled
23 August 2024
Lending
Did not settle
22 August 2024
Construction
Settled
8 August 2024
Shipping
Did not settle
7 August 2024
Commercial
Settled
6 June 2024
Workplace
Settled
10 May 2024
Commercial
Settled

Michael's Testimonials

His expertise, calm demeanour and thoughtful guidance made the entire mediation process seamless.

UK Law Firm Partner

Thank you for getting us over the line. Your intuitive grasp of the valuation issues was invaluable.

In-House Counsel

Financial Services

Measured, authoritative and highly effective — he brought clarity and momentum at key moments in a complex mediation.