our reputation

Below are some comments that the Chambers and Legal 500 directories have said about BL Resolve mediation:

The firm...is developing its alternative dispute resolution practice.

The firm is home to the highly regarded Susan Dryden, whose “fabulous reputation” results from her impressive performance across a wide range of disputes. Dryden acts for clients such as Control Risks and Kerry Group, and is an accredited mediator.

Jonathan Lloyd-Jones is ranked best of the UK as a mediator.

Chambers UK, A Client’s Guide to the Legal Profession 2009 .

Jonathan Lloyd-Jones is an expert in mediation. 

Jonathan Lloyd-Jones of Blake Lapthorn [Tarlo Lyons] is a ‘dependable performer’ who is ‘quick to distil the issues’ and challenge parties ‘in a courteous and constructive manner’.

Legal 500 2008 .

An important selling point of this “personable but business-focused team” is its mediation capability - highlighted by the firm’s formation of an in-house Civil Mediation Council-accredited group, BL Resolve. In all areas of dispute resolution, clients attest the firm “delivers a London service at regional rates.

Susan Dryden has more than 20 years of litigation experience and provides clients with a wealth of expertise across a range of areas, including mediation.

Jonathan Lloyd-Jones is ranked best of the UK as a mediator.

Chambers UK, A Client’s Guide to the Legal Profession 2008 .

Jonathan Lloyd-Jones is a well-respected mediator.

Jonathan Lloyd-Jones is the Oxford-based senior partner of Blake Lapthorn [Tarlo Lyons]. His mediation style, though quiet and understated, is nevertheless firm and authoritative. Clients appreciate that he has ‘the ability to get stuck in and be evaluative, but resists doing so’. He is an impressive performer with a track record in construction, technology and professional negligence cases.

Legal 500 2007 .

For further information or to book please contact Jenny Campbell, BL Resolve co-ordinator on 023 8085 7353 or email resolve@bllaw.co.uk