MEDIATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Whether you’re navigating a separation, a workplace dispute, or a commercial disagreement, mediation offers a private, respectful way to reach a fair agreement, on your terms, not a judge’s.
Accredited Member — Mediators' Institute of Ireland
How I Serve Your Environment
Four focus areas, one structured approach: bringing clear thinking and disciplined process to every kind of dispute.
Defusing internal grievances swiftly — protecting productivity, minimising tribunal risk, and restoring functional working relationships.
Analytical precision applied to high-value contractual, partnership and structural disputes — saving time and preserving commercial reputations.
A calm, confidential space for separating couples to reach fair, durable agreements — without the financial and emotional drain of court.
Neutral facilitation for neighbour, tenancy and local disputes — helping communities resolve friction and restore day-to-day working relationships.
Setting Expectations
Many clients have never engaged a mediator before. Here’s how the two paths compare.
Voluntary — any party can withdraw at any time
Private and confidential discussions
A neutral mediator facilitates — never rules
Self-determined, mutually agreed outcome
Typically faster and lower cost
Legally binding once signed (Mediation Act 2017)
Mandatory participation once initiated
Public court record
A judge imposes a binding decision
Outcome decided for you, not by you
Often slower and more costly
Adversarial process, strained relationships
About Me
I am a certified mediator (MII) and conflict specialist with a unique background spanning military leadership, international diplomacy, and senior corporate operations. My practice is built on a single premise: no matter how complex or high-stakes a dispute, there is always a structured pathway to resolution.
With 25 years of service as a retired Defence Forces officer and extensive experience as a Head of Projects within EU CSDP Missions, I have spent decades navigating high-pressure, multi-stakeholder conflicts where clear thinking and decisive risk management are critical. In the private sector, my roles as General Manager and Operations Director gave me firsthand insight into commercial realities, structural friction, and the true cost of unresolved organisational dispute.
To bridge practical experience with the highest standards of conflict resolution, I hold an MA in Mediation and Conflict Intervention, a Postgraduate Diploma in Security and Risk Management, and a Diploma in Employment Law — alongside qualifications as a Conflict Management Coach and in Confidential Counselling for EU CSDP Missions.
I understand policy, compliance and corporate structures — a pragmatic approach aligned with employment law and organisational objectives.
An MII-certified, legally defensible, highly disciplined mediation framework, handling complex, emotionally charged negotiations with absolute discretion.
A safe, structured and entirely confidential space to voice your concerns and regain control of your situation.
Every engagement is governed by the MII Code of Conduct — confidentiality, impartiality and professional accountability.
What To Expect
Structured, safe and entirely transparent — here’s how the journey looks from your side of the table.
Your first step
Your private preparation
Working together
Resolving your dispute
Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most before a first conversation.
Yes, mediation is fundamentally voluntary, meaning you cannot be forced to reach an agreement and you can walk away from the process at any time. A mediator has no power to impose a decision, and a final resolution only becomes legally binding if all parties freely agree to sign it.
Almost everything discussed in mediation is strictly confidential, but there are a few heavy-duty legal exceptions. In Ireland, this privacy is robustly protected by Section 10 of the Mediation Act 2017, which explicitly states that all communications (including oral statements) and all records and notes relating to the mediation shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed in any proceedings before a court or otherwise.
This legal “shield” exists to allow both sides to speak candidly and propose compromises without worrying that their words will be used against them if the dispute ends up before a judge.
The Strict Legal Exceptions
A mediator is legally obligated to break confidentiality in very specific circumstances:
Yes, a signed mediated agreement is legally binding in Ireland, operating as an enforceable contract under the law.
According to Section 11(2) of the Mediation Act 2017, a mediation settlement shall have effect as a contract between the parties to the settlement except where it is expressly stated to have no legal force until it is incorporated into a formal legal agreement or contract to be signed by the parties.
This means that the moment all parties sign the document, it holds the same weight as a commercial contract, and you can bring it to court to be enforced if the other party breaches the terms.
Crucial Safeguards and Variations
Because the process is confidential, there is no legal penalty for failing to agree, and you do not lose any of your legal rights. You simply revert to whatever step you were at before mediation began.
The exact path forward depends entirely on your situation:
For private mediation, the exact payment milestones must be explicitly detailed in the “Agreement to Mediate” document before any session can legally begin. Depending on the mediator’s business model, you will encounter one of three timelines:
Get In Touch
Reaching out is the first step. Every enquiry is treated with strict confidentiality.
