“I have used many mediators over the years – Rebecca was one of the best.” (Partner, US City Law Firm, October 2021)
"She listened when needed, she moved things forward when needed. She was collaborative and problem solving focused. She made it a team effort. She was devoid of ego. Mediator superb". (Partner, National Law Firm March 2022)
"Very understanding of the delicate emotional circumstances of the case". (Solicitor, March 2022)
"Really got the emotion on the day and handled that extremely well in what was a particularly sensitive and emotional dispute". (Solicitor, April 2022)
"The mediator was excellent and kept momentum and dialogue going to an agreed outcome" (Partner, September 2022)
"She controlled the sometimes heated meetings very well..It was good to get a resolution to a protracted and entrenched dispute" (Partner, National Law Firm October 2022)
"Rebecca was all over the detail and well prepared. Rebecca was personable and listened to all points being made without judgment, whilst putting forward comments to test the positions adopted. I would thoroughly recommend Rebecca and would be happy to use her for future mediations". (Solicitor, National Law Firm November 2022)
“I thought she was really excellent. Great at seeing things from both sides, she was very astute as to the issues between the parties and their motivations and thought she moved things along very nicely…Rebecca’s perseverance ensured a successful result which I am not sure would have been possible had the parties been left to their own devices.” (Partner, City Law Firm, October 2021)
“She was excellent in all respects. When there were some tetchy moments between the parties, she was very good at trying to explain each side’s perspective and moved the discussion along nicely.” (Partner, City Law Firm, October 2021)
“I thought she handled the different characters very well and her judgment of when to push versus when not to push was very good…she was excellent under very difficult circumstances.” (Partner, City Law Firm, July 2021)
“Rebecca has an exceptional ability to identify what really matters to the parties and to help build bridges where there was previously no prospect of doing so. This was the hardest fought mediation I have done and Rebecca kept everyone together when, at times, there was a real risk of it falling apart.” (Partner, City Law Firm, Dec 2020)
“Just wanted to quickly say thanks again for your fantastic involvement yesterday. It was a very fraught situation that could only be settled prior to trial with the aid of some very smooth and synmpathetic mediating.” (Consultant, City Law Firm, Oct 2020)
“Both prior to and throughout the mediation the mediator was superb. She displayed the highest possible standards of professionalism... Her fair but firm approach ensured the mediation was conducted to the highest standards and was a level playing field for all concerned. In short she is a credit to her profession, to IPOS and to herself.” (Claimant at Mediation, Oct 2020)
“I always suggest Rebecca now because she seems to build relationships better and more quickly than others. This was crucial on such a short mediation. We were also really pleased that the technology worked perfectly.” (Senior Associate, City Law Firm, 2020)
A very good result; identified early what was needed to reach resolution, identified that the emotional side rather than monetary figures needed to be addressed at the outset. Rebecca was exactly the right mediator for the day.
(Partner, City Law firm, Sept 2019)
The opening session was managed incredibly well. Rebecca’s opening remarks set the scene perfectly and encouraged an open and upfront session that cut through the issues quickly. Rebecca’s approach was ideal – very measured in her delivery and made useful comments to assist the parties in progressing negotiations. First rate in
every aspect of the day. (Partner, City Law firm, Aug 2019)
I was particularly impressed with the points that Rebecca made during our confidential discussions (when we were evaluating the arguments and the risks). Her understanding of the issues and risks and assessment of them was spot on. I would definitely instruct her again. (Partner, City Law firm, May 2019)
Prior to working in-house, Rebecca set up and managed her own retail business from scratch, receiving the coveted 2009 Drapers Award for Childrenswear Retailer of the Year. As a result of this, Rebecca has substantial business and accounting experience, which she can draw upon in her mediation practice enabling her to understand and empathise with the commercial issues faced by SMEs in a dispute scenario. She has also worked as a solicitor-advocate at a large international law firm.
Rebecca is an acomplished and well-respected full-time mediator with Independent Mediators. She is listed as a Leading Mediator in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 (Band 2) and is recommended as one of the World's Leading Practitioners in Who's Who Commercial Mediation 2024. Until June 2024, Rebecca was Chair of the Civil Mediation Council, both the regulatory body for mediators in England and Wales and a charity promoting the use of mediation within society. She is also on the Court of Appeal mediation scheme panel.
Rebecca manages her practice solely through Independent Mediators:
https://www.independentmediators.co.uk/contact-us/diators.co.uk/contact-us/
Rebecca Clark is "one of the best mediators I have come across in over 20 years practice at the Bar. She is on top of her brief, and understanding yet firm with the parties". Legal 500 2023
Rebecca Clark "has a great deal of empathy and put the clients at ease. She's very hard-working and pushes towards a settlement". Chambers & Partners 2023
Rebecca Clark is "very personable and quickly builds strong relationships; she is calm and willing to go the extra mile to achieve a settlement". Legal 500 2022
Rebecca Clark is "very commercially minded and adapted her style appropriately to get a successful result". "Her approach was calm and measured - she had a good understanding of the principles of the law involved and the cost implications of continuing with proceedings". "Rebecca Clark put us at ease immediately - she clearly explained the process and ensured that all procedures were conducted in a fair, transparent and businesslike way". Chambers & Partners 2022
Rebecca Clark ...displays particular strength in financial services-related disputes. She is routinely called upon to handle matters concerning professional negligence, insolvency and fraud, among others."She is incredibly knowledgeable, down to earth and has excellent interpersonal skills." "She was friendly, hands-on and knew the detail, and her eye was clearly on getting a deal done." Chambers & Partners 2021
Rebecca Clark "is the perfect fit for a mediation requiring sensitivity; her calm and methodical approach sets the correct tone" Legal 500 2021
Rebecca Clark is "a highly impressive mediator who just gets it – she has empathy, gets into the detail and her hard work ethic commands the respect of both sides, which then unlocks opportunities for resolution" Legal 500 2020
Rebecca has a flexible and adaptable approach to mediation, adapting her style to the needs of the parties and the nature of the dispute.
Equally confident being firm and directive, or providing gentle challenge, Rebecca is agile in approach whilst encouraging parties to focus on a practical outcome.
Praised for her thorough preparation and ability to build rapport quickly, Rebecca is especially noted for her skill in managing highly sensitive and emotional situations calmly and with compassion.
Rebecca is tenacious, bringing energy, intelligence and innovation to every mediation she facilitates.
Before becoming a full-time mediator, Rebecca was Head of Litigation at a so-called "bad bank", a role which resulted in her being awarded Legal Counsel of the Year at The British Legal Awards in 2013, partly as a consequence of her novel approach to resolving classes of disputes by mediation. It was her experience in this role as the client party at numerous mediations which lead Rebecca to train as a mediator; ultimately leaving that role to practice as a mediator full-time.
Rebecca Clark Mediation is a trading name of Rebecca Clark Mediation Limited, company number 15533825, registered office at 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX