Harbour Mediation

Civil, Commercial & Workplace Mediation

About Harbour Mediation

Nick Cheshire Mediator at Harbour Mediation Devon
Nick Cheshire Mediator at Harbour Mediation Devon

Led by Nick Cheshire, a Civil Mediation Council Registered Mediator and Member of the Society of Mediators, Harbour Mediation provides a calm, neutral and carefully structured process designed to help participants explore the issues, consider practical options and move towards resolution.

Nick brings more than 20 years’ commercial and legal experience gained in the UK and internationally. His approach is professional, focused and practical, supporting constructive dialogue while allowing those involved to retain control over the outcome.

Based in Devon, Harbour Mediation works with clients across the South West, throughout the UK and internationally, with in-person and online mediation available.

To instruct Harbour Mediation or to discuss in confidence whether mediation may be suitable, please get in touch.

Harbour Mediation is an independent civil, commercial and workplace mediation practice helping businesses, individuals and legal professionals resolve disputes constructively and confidentially.

Contact Harbour Mediation for dispute resolution via mediation Devon & nationwide
Contact Harbour Mediation for dispute resolution via mediation Devon & nationwide
Nick Cheshire IMI mediator based in Devon, UKNick Cheshire IMI mediator based in Devon, UK
Nick Cheshire is a Member of the World Commerce and Contracting Association
Nick Cheshire is a Member of the World Commerce and Contracting Association
Nick Cheshire is a CMC registered mediator covering Exeter, Plymouth Devon and nationwide
Nick Cheshire is a CMC registered mediator covering Exeter, Plymouth Devon and nationwide
Nick Cheshire is a member of the Society of Mediators
Nick Cheshire is a member of the Society of Mediators

Mediation Services

We offer mediation services for a range of civil, commercial and workplace disputes, supporting businesses, individuals and legal professionals to resolve disputes as an alternative to court proceedings. Recognised by the courts as a key method of alternative dispute resolution, mediation provides a confidential and constructive way to resolve disputes. It can save time, reduce costs and stress and help businesses and individuals move forward with greater clarity and control.

We help businesses move forward without the need for court proceedings. Fast, cost-effective and participants retain control of the outcome. From contract disputes to commercial disagreements, whether UK or international, we help you explore and agree practical, commercially sensible resolutions.

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From boundary disputes and rights of way conflicts to commercial property disputes, we can help facilitate practical agreements where property owners retain control of the outcome. Mediation can take place on-site with your surveyor or legal advisors present, helping you move forward quickly and cost-effectively.

Building a bridge between contractors and clients, we help keep projects moving forward. From payment and contract disputes to scope changes and quality of work issues, we help you reach a commercially sensible resolution quickly and cost-effectively.

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We offer a confidential, practical way for landlords, tenants, managing agents and advisors to explore issues, discuss solutions and move forward constructively. Whether the dispute concerns rent arrears, repairs, property conditions or communication breakdowns, early intervention can often help avoid unnecessary escalation and costs, especially in light of the Renters' Rights Act.

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Inheritance, probate and trusts disputes often arise at a time when families are already dealing with loss and significant emotional strain. We offer an alternative way of exploring the issues and reaching a resolution without the adversarial nature of court proceedings, helping you to retain important relationships and move forward amicably.

For many businesses intellectual property represents a significant part of their value and disputes in this area can quickly become costly, time-consuming and potentially damaging to reputation. We help businesses explore the issues in dispute and help facilitate commercially viable agreements to help you and your business move forward.

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Workplace disputes can have a significant impact on morale, productivity and staff retention if left unresolved. We provide a confidential, structured and constructive workplace mediation process designed to address conflicts at work, helping people feel heard and enabling individuals and organisations to move forward positively.

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Partnership, director and shareholder disputes can be among the most challenging conflicts within a business. When individuals have invested significant time, effort and trust in building a business together, disagreements can become highly personal and commercially significant. We help you explore the issues and determine the best way forward.

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Contact Harbour Mediation based in Devon.
Contact Harbour Mediation based in Devon.

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Civil, Commercial & Workplace Mediation, UK & International

Harbour Mediation provides expert mediation across Devon. and the South West.Harbour Mediation provides expert mediation across Devon. and the South West.
Nick Cheshire is a CMC registered mediator covering Exeter, Plymouth Devon and nationwide
Nick Cheshire is a CMC registered mediator covering Exeter, Plymouth Devon and nationwide
Nick Cheshire IMI mediator based in Devon, UKNick Cheshire IMI mediator based in Devon, UK
Nick Cheshire is a Member of the World Commerce and Contracting Association
Nick Cheshire is a Member of the World Commerce and Contracting Association

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