Ashtons Mediation
Ashtons Mediation provides a multidisciplinary, effective and reliable alternative dispute resolution service. Whether you are facing a civil, commercial or workplace dispute, we are here to help you find practical, balanced and sustainable solutions.
Our commitment is to deliver results-driven outcomes through the concept of mediation – facilitated by experienced and diverse professionals from across the legal sector – and assist people in conflict to avoid the commonly regarded inefficiencies and discrepancies of formal litigation (court proceedings).
By offering in-person, remote and hybrid options, we ensure flexibility and accessibility for all.
Having each attained internationally recognised accreditation from the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), our mediators have extensive experience of the mediation process and understand the pivotal role mediation plays in resolving disputes.
Our CEDR-Accredited mediators are Tom Bailey, Ross Strowger and Gino Ballestracci. Whilst we are always happy to consider instructions on a variety of disputes, our main areas of expertise are commercial disputes, workplace disputes and private wealth disputes (contentious probate and trusts).
What is Mediation and how can it help?
Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process where an impartial third party – called a mediator – helps people in conflict to communicate more effectively, understand each other’s perspectives, and work towards a mutually acceptable resolution. Unlike court proceedings, mediation is informal, flexible and focused on finding practical solutions rather than assigning blame. It gives each party a voice and a safe space to express concerns, explore interests and clarify misunderstandings, with the guidance of accredited professionals.
For people in conflict, mediation offers a way to move beyond entrenched positions and towards constructive dialogue. It can also reduce hostility, preserve important relationships and prevent costly litigation.
At its core, mediation is about transforming conflict into collaboration- when it matters most.
Our fees
Civil & Commercial Disputes (inc. Private Wealth Disputes)
Civil & Commercial Disputes (inc. Private Wealth Disputes)
Option 1: disputes up to £250K (Remote only)
- Three hours mediation
- 30-min pre-mediation call
- Preparation (max. two hours)
- Max. two parties.
£800 plus VAT per party.
Option 2: disputes up to £1m
- Seven hours mediation
- 30-min pre-mediation call
- Preparation (max. four hours)
- Max. three parties.
£1,500 plus VAT per party.
Option 3: disputes up to £2m
- Seven hours mediation
- 30-min pre-mediation call
- Preparation (max. four hours)
- Max. three parties.
£2,000 plus VAT per party.
Add ons
- Extra hours: £300 plus VAT per hour (split equally between all parties)
- Travel expenses: Please request at the time of making your enquiry.
- Room hire at Ashtons Legal: £300 plus VAT a day (split equally between all parties).
For mediations involving four or more parties and for disputes over £2m, we are happy to provide a free, no-obligation quotation upon request.
Workplace disputes
We are happy to provide a tailored quotation upon request.
More information on our Mediation service
Click here for our e-brochure, which includes a summary of our terms of business and the profiles of our accredited mediators.
Contact us about our Mediation service today
For all mediation enquiries, please contact us on 0800 915 6037 or by emailing mediation@ashtonslegal.co.uk. Should you have a preferred mediator in mind, please let us know at the time of your enquiry.