Hammonds has a pre-eminent reputation for ADR practice. It has won the CEDR Award for Professional Firm Excellence in ADR three times in succession, retaining that title for seven years. In 2007, it was the only law firm to be shortlisted in the international category. It has represented clients in mediations, expert determinations and arbitrations involving several hundred cases and amongst its lawyers are some of the UK's leading mediators and experts in this area.

Hammonds Mediation co-ordinates our pan European mediation capability, encourages further innovation in mediation practice, and ensures best practice in mediation.

Hammonds Mediation provides both contentious and non-contentious lawyers with mediation training; and offers clients:

• The opportunity to set up effective internal dispute resolution schemes.
• Review of dispute resolution mechanisms in contracts.
• Hands on assistance in preparation for mediation (including in those cases where clients may wish to attend a mediation without legal representation).

The Hammonds Mediation initiative is led by top UK mediator and Hammonds Consultant Charles Middleton-Smith, with support from a team of experienced UK and international mediators.