Joanna Gosling

Q: What notable cases have you worked on?

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.

Senior Associate Mediator and Director of Strategic Relationships and Mediation

Family Law

London

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“Joanna Gosling, as an experienced family mediator, stands out in her commitment to the family and to assisting clients in working together to achieve sustainable arrangements for the future. She has a very calm approach, is knowledgeable, and is detailed in ensuring that all aspects and voices are heard.”

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I am a workplace, commercial and family mediator and coach. I’m based in London but work nationally, bringing 30 years’ experience handling complex, high-pressure situations as a journalist to my mediation practice. As a BBC News anchor for over two decades, I built my career on listening carefully, asking the right questions and navigating sensitive, emotionally charged discussions with clarity and composure. Those same skills now underpin my work as a mediator.

When relationships break down or conflict becomes entrenched, it can feel overwhelming, uncertain and, at times, impossible to resolve. I work with individuals, families and organisations to create a calm, structured space where difficult conversations can take place and progress becomes possible. My journalistic background also means I am at ease working with complexity, able to absorb detail quickly while keeping discussions focused and productive.

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London
The Northcliffe, 28 Tudor Street, Temple, London, EC4Y 0AY
0203 582 6232(Telephone)
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00am–6:00pm

Sat - Sun - Bank Holidays: Closed
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Which clients do you usually work with?

I work with individuals, families, businesses and organisations who are navigating difficult situations.

I support people through divorce or separation to reach financial agreement and agreement on child arrangements, complex family dynamics, succession issues, trust and estate disputes, workplace conflict. Ideally, I am brought in early, to support people in avoiding some of the common traps of prolonged disagreement, but more often I am called in when communication has broken down and positions have become entrenched.

I help clients to build a framework for constructive communication, to better understand each other’s perspectives and to reach practical, forward-looking agreements.

I have a particular interest in working with emotionally complex or long-running disputes, especially where communication has become difficult or trust has broken down.

What notable cases have you worked on?

How do you help your clients achieve the best outcome?

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.

What can I expect from my first meeting with you?

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.

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