laceys mediation and the mediation team
Laceys Mediation is a branch of Laceys Solicitors, and most of our mediators are legally trained as well as being highly skilled and fully trained in mediation. Because we are a dedicated mediation service, our mediators are very experienced, and used to dealing with a wide variety of cases and situations.Laceys Mediation obtained a franchise from the Legal Services Commission [Legal Aid Board] for family mediation in 1999, and is now the leading mediation provider of its kind on the South Coast, and one of the largest mediation services of its type in the country.
The Mediators:
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Angela Riley heads Laceys Mediation Service. A partner in Laceys Solicitors, with wide legal expertise, Angela is trained in both commercial and family mediation, and is an experienced mediator and accredited by the Legal Commission. Angela is an Assessor for the Law Society Family Mediation Panel, a member of the Court of Appeal Mediation Panel, and utterly committed to the development of mediation in all areas. |
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Kenneth Clarke is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, with thirty years experience in the field of family law. Kenneth trained as a mediator in 1995 and is a member of the Family Mediation Council and accredited by the Legal Services Commission. Kenneth is passionate about mediation and committed to its development in all areas of the legal profession. |
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Becky Vallory joined Laceys Mediation in 2003 and is trained in mediating with families regarding issues surrounding their children, helping them to structure parenting plans. Becky is able to pull from her own life experience as she herself is a step-parent. Becky is accredited by the Legal Services Commission and is a member of the Family Mediation Council. |
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Jenny Parkhouse trained as a Mediator in 1993 and has been involved in mediation since that time both in practice and as a consultant and trainer. She is accredited by the LSC to mediate in both financial and children issues and qualified to consult with children in the mediation process. Her background is as a solicitor and also as a qualified teacher specialising in working with children with emotional and behavioural problems. As well as being highly experienced in family work, Jenny also has expertise in Education mediation. |
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Mike Greenleaves, a lawyer with wide ranging legal experience over many years and is qualified and experienced in civil, commercial and family mediation. He is a member of the Law Society Family Mediation Panel, accredited by the Legal Services Commission, and a member of the Court of Appeal Mediation Panel. |
WHY SHOULD I USE LACEYS MEDIATION?
- We have an established reputation and track record in mediation in Bournemouth, Poole and the wider area.
- We have experienced mediators with a high success rate.
- Our mediators and support team provide a courteous and efficient service undertaking all the administrative arrangements before the mediation. These include - without charge - assessment of the suitability of the case for mediation, distribution of papers and agreeing arrangements suitable to all parties and their advisers.
- We have dedicated mediation premises and are also able to mediate anywhere suitable and convenient to the parties.
- We charge only for actual mediation and any travel time and travel cost.
- We can and will give the matter swift attention.
- You can contact us in strict confidence and without obligation
