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Stephen Shaw

LLB (Hons), MCIArb, Fellow CMC

Stephen Shaw was called to the Bar in 1975 and has over 30 years experience of property and commercial litigation. He has acted in many high profile and leading cases.He is a founder committee member of the Property Bar Association, has been cited by“The Lawyer” magazine as a leading property practitioner. His patient but proactive style has made him a popular choice with both professional and lay parties, and the overwhelming majority of the numerous mediations conducted by him have concluded in settlement.

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Stephen Shaw
Profession

Profession

Barrister

Profession

Local Panel

London

Profession

Specialist Panel

Business & Property Mediators

Specialist Panel

Membership Level

Elite

Stephen's Experience

 
 
Professional Background

Stephen is an Associate Member at Lamb Chambers in the Temple, London, where he practised for over 30 years as a commercial and property-related Barrister, He trained with CEDR, and attained accreditation in 1999. In 2007 he devoted himself entirely to Mediation.He writes widely on property and mediation matters, and is frequently asked to conduct seminars for solicitors and wider groups on the topic of Alternative Dispute Resolution generally. 

He practises as a Mediator of a broad range of property and commercial disputes, as well as insurance related personal injury and professional indemnity claims. He is also a Deputy District Judge, and a Judge of the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) in London. He is one our Elite Mediators, and has been awarded a Fellowship of the Civi Mediation Council, their highest accolade reserved for the most accomplished and experienced mediators. Stephen is also a graduate of the Harvard Business School Negotiation Mastery Programme.

History
  • 24 November 2022
    Right of Way
    Outcome: Partial Settlement
  • 31 October 2022
    Sibling Dispute over Bequeathed Family Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 20 October 2022
    Alleged Misrepresentation in Property Purchase
    Outcome: Partial Settlement
  • 15 February 2022
    TOLATA
    Outcome: Settled
  • 17 August 2021
    Long Leasehold/Breach of Covenant/Forefeiture
    Outcome: Settled
  • 8 April 2021
    Multi Party Leaseholder Service Charge Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 24 March 2021
    Housing Disrepair - Housing Association Tenancy Transfer
    Outcome: Settled
  • 18 March 2021
    Buondary Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 15 February 2021
    Property ownership dispute, separated unmarried couple ( TOLATA)
    Outcome: Settled
  • 11 November 2020
    Joint Property Venture Dispute
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • 24 September 2020
    Mortgage Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 16 September 2020
    Mortgage Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 1 June 2020
    Landlord and Tenant
    Outcome: Settled after date
  • 26 November 2019
    Mansion Block Service Charge and Repairs Dispute
    Outcome: Partial Settlement
  • 9 May 2019
    Local Authority Service Charge Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 29 April 2019
    Land Option to Purchase Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 4 March 2019
    Damages Arising out of Tenancy Breach of Covenant
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • 26 October 2018
    Consequential Loss Claim - Commercial Tenancy
    Outcome: Settled
  • 15 October 2018
    Breach of Covenant Dental Practice
    Outcome: Partial Settlement
  • 2 October 2018
    Land Development
    Outcome: Partial Settlement
  • 23 August 2018
    Lease forfeiture claim, breach of covenant
    Outcome: Settled after date
  • 9 July 2018
    Boundary Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 22 June 2018
    Property Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 12 December 2017
    Land Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 3 July 2017
    Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 12 December 2016
    Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 26 September 2016
    Rent Arrears
    Outcome: Settled
  • 28 July 2016
    Landlord and Tenant
    Outcome: Settled
  • 26 July 2016
    Co-Ownership Property Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 8 June 2016
    Commercial
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • 2 December 2015
    Landlord and Tenant
    Outcome: Adjourned
  • 1 December 2015
    Restrictive Covenants/Planning
    Outcome: Partial Settlement
  • 19 February 2015
    Property
    Outcome: Partial Settlement
  • 3 February 2015
    Commercial Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 27 January 2015
    Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 2 December 2014
    Beneficial Property Interest
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • 27 November 2014
    Landlord and Tenant
    Outcome: Settled
  • 29 October 2014
    Unlawful Eviction
    Outcome: Settled
  • 29 May 2014
    Poperty
    Outcome: Settled
  • 7 May 2014
    Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 26 March 2014
    Land Dispute
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • 3 December 2013
    Commercial/Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 25 November 2013
    property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 14 August 2013
    Property
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • 12 August 2013
    Property
    Outcome: Partial Settlement
  • 22 July 2013
    Property
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • 5 July 2013
    Service Charge Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 14 June 2013
    Planning Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 10 June 2013
    Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 20 May 2013
    Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 10 May 2013
    Tree Root Subsidence - Negligence
    Outcome: Settled
  • 4 May 2013
    Syndicate Property Purchase Dispute
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • 30 April 2013
    Agricultural Right of Way
    Outcome: Settled
  • 20 April 2013
    Service Charge and Forfeiture
    Outcome: Partial Settlement
  • 8 March 2013
    Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 18 January 2013
    Redevelopmnet of Commercial Premises
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • 6 December 2012
    Contractual Dispute
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • 4 December 2012
    Housing Disrepair
    Outcome: Settled
  • 19 November 2012
    Banking/Mortgage/Securities Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 15 November 2012
    Dilapidations Dispute
    Outcome: Adjourned
  • 30 October 2012
    Party Wall Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 26 October 2012
    Property Managment Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 19 October 2012
    Residential Property Service Charges Dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • 10 October 2012
    Agents' Commission
    Outcome: Settled
  • 7 August 2012
    Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 16 May 2011
    Commercial
    Outcome: Settled
  • 28 March 2011
    Commercial and Property
    Outcome: Partial Settlement
  • 9 November 2010
    Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 9 July 2010
    Property
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • 18 March 2010
    Commercial
    Outcome: Settled
  • 2 March 2010
    Property/Commercial
    Outcome: Settled
  • 24 July 2009
    Professional Negligence/Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 12 June 2009
    Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 28 April 2009
    Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 26 January 2009
    Property/Commercial
    Outcome: Settled
  • 5 March 2008
    Property/Commercial
    Outcome: Settled
  • 5 June 2007
    Property/Commercial Landlord & Tenant
    Outcome: Settled
  • 17 May 2007
    Property
    Outcome: Settled
  • 10 May 2007
    Commercial
    Outcome: Settled

Stephen's Testimonials

Stephen Shaw attracts very high praise, and is particularly recommended for complex property and commercial mediations. He is ‘particularly good at quelling the more emotive aspects’ of claims, and particularly impresses with his ‘perseverance and ability to deal with volatile personalities

Legal 500

Stephen Shaw is also a mediator with considerable market recognition. Interviewees say: "His style is relaxed, open and non-threatening. He is a good listener and has a good eye for detail, which makes discussions between parties go very smoothly." Shaw has a broad real estate practice, and is also called upon in relation to a range of more general commercial matters.

Chambers & Partners

A highly skilled mediator lauded for his professionalism and sensitivity.

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