Joanna Gosling

My work is confidential, but my work has spanned:

• High-profile long-running commercial disputes
• Disputes in the creative sector, including broadcast and the arts
• HNW families.

I focus on helping clients achieve outcomes that are practical, balanced and sustainable, rather than quick fixes that may not last.

Typically, the process begins with an initial conversation to understand the situation and what each person is hoping to achieve. From there, I design a process that reflects the needs of the case.

This usually involves:

• Individual meetings to understand each person’s perspective and priorities in more depth.
• Joint mediation sessions, where I guide a structured conversation.
• Exploring options, helping clients move from positions to problem-solving.
• Careful testing of possible outcomes, so that agreements are realistic and workable.
• Where relevant, and with agreement of clients, we’ll bring in experts to provide necessary information – e.g. financial modelling, pension reports, tax implications, or business valuations.

Throughout the process, my role is to:

• Ensure each person is heard and understood.
• Maintain a balanced, neutral environment.
• Keep discussions focused and constructive.
• Help clients navigate difficult moments without escalation.

Where helpful, I also offer one-to-one coaching, supporting clients to prepare for conversations or clarify their thinking.

My goal for my clients is to support them in reaching a wise and considered agreement, where they have had access to the information they need, understand their positions, needs and priorities. It’s important that clients remain open-minded to reach agreement that enables them to leave the difficulty behind and move forward to a better future.

I offer a no-obligation complimentary 30-minute conversation to anyone considering me as their mediator or as the mediator for your client. This is an opportunity for you to find out more about the process and for us to discuss whether mediation might be suitable. I offer the same to all parties involved.

The next step is a confidential one-hour individual discussion, where I’ll be seeking to understand the history and dynamics of your situation, as well as your priorities and hopes for mediation. Together, we’ll explore whether mediation is the right approach for you and how a mediation process could be structured.