Susan's Testimonials
Thank you for all your excellent work yesterday. I was very impressed with the calm, astute and professional way you carried out your work in what I suspect were trying circumstances. I think you more than earned your fee. I have just read the glowing tributes/feedback on the mediation 1st website and, having seen you at work, I have no doubt that they are well deserved. I shall certainly recommend your services to others in chambers. I look forward to working with you again.
I was counsel for one party. Prior to the mediation my assessment was that the prospects of a settlement were very poor. At the start the parties were very far apart. Ms Blake had mastered her brief and with meticulous preparation and excellent communication skills brought the parties to a settlement. After agreement was reached Ms Blake remained dedicated to seeing it concluded in writing with her much appreciated input into the drafting. An outstanding exposition of what mediation can achieve at a fraction of the financial and emotional cost of litigation.
Susan was instrumental to the resolution of this matter in a hostile environment between both clients and unfortunately between the legal advisors. She managed throughout to keep the mediation on track when both parties felt that the mediation would fail, fully explaining issues to the client in a way which was understood and with candour which was appreciated. Feedback from the client was wonderful and her style was well received. We would have no hesitation in instructing Susan again in the future.