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"I was very impressed with Alistair's approach. He pushed the parties to push themselves and undoubtedly there would have been no settlement without his input."
Partner representing party to multi-party construction mediation

"As pro-active and user friendly as ever. Without his assistance this 7 year old dispute would not have settled."
Partner and Head of Construction in large Cardiff practice

"The mediator was deceptively laid back and hid a bite that concentrated minds and settled a difficult and complex case."
Partner representing parties to a partnership / trust dispute mediation

"Alistair Pye was superb."
Partner representing party to mediation

"I have used Alistair Pye as mediator in 4 recent mediations and I have been more than happy with his approach and method. He is careful in his preparation and arrives having assimilated all the facts. He has a relaxed but businesslike style putting the parties at their ease. He is proactive in his approach, not being afraid to spell out the consequences of not settling and the advantages of coming to an agreement. And finally he is willing, when required, to take a tough line with parties (and their representatives) who fail to take a constructive approach to the mediation process. The result has been a high success rate in terms of settlement and I certainly plan to use Alistair's services again in the future."
Partner acting for parties to various commercial disputes

"I was extremely impressed with Alistair’s consummate ability to keep the negotiations focused toward settlement. His skill in preventing the discussions dwelling on unhelpful or irrelevant topics saved considerable time and expense to all those involved. I have no hesitation in recommending his services.”
Mediation observer

"This was our first experience of mediation and we were initially apprehensive. However Alistair was excellent and guided us through the process to a successful conclusion."
Managing Director of party to mediation of a construction dispute

"It was a pleasure working with you and I will use your services again in the future."
Partner representing party to mediation of a partnership dispute

“Alistair was excellent throughout the mediation, from the pre-mediation communication to the conduct of the day's negotiations.”  
Solicitor representing party to mediation of a boundary dispute

“Alistair was brilliant.”
Solicitor representing party to mediation

“The property dispute was a long running one in which we had failed to find any way through the issues and a mediated settlement appeared hard to achieve...I have no hesitation in recommending Alistair Pye.”
Solicitor representing party to mediation of a difficult property dispute

“Ten out of ten on all points. An excellent result. Alistair was very good!”
Solicitor representing party to mediation of a commercial dispute

“Thank you for your stalwart efforts yesterday.”
In-house counsel and company secretary of PLC involved in very large commercial dispute

“We would like to thank you for taking such interest in ensuring a successful outcome. Thank you for your patience and your hands on approach.”
Solicitor representing party to mediation of a neighbour dispute

“I write to thank you for facilitating the successful settlement of this matter. Both myself and my clients were very pleased that this dispute was capable of conclusion without litigation.”
Solicitor representing party to mediation of a property dispute

“A natural...Excellent grasp of the issues, great with the clients.”
Mediation observer

“Alistair Pye was excellent.”
Solicitor representing party to mediation of a construction dispute

“The first mediation I have attended where the claim settled before the preliminary meeting and I suspect the last!”
Partner representing party to mediation of a commercial dispute

“It was a pleasure working with you again and I have absolutely no doubt that if it were not for your determination the parties would’ve walked. I have already provided the chambers I use with your details and I will certainly appoint you in the future.”
Partner representing party to mediation of complex land dispute

“Alistair was excellent with my client, for whom the day was a key day in her life. The day achieved things for my client that she could never have got from a court dispute and which were of enormous importance to her. Alistair inspired confidence and trust and he felt easy to deal with for the lawyer and lay client. I will certainly use Alistair again.”
Partner representing party to mediation of a partnership dispute

“Alistair’s efforts were instrumental in achieving a settlement.”
Partner representing party to mediation of a contract dispute

“Many thanks for your work at the mediation. My client was very pleased with the outcome and he has asked me to pass on his thanks too. I’ll be giving very positive feedback to Clerksroom and have already done so with my colleagues.”
Solicitor representing party of a boundary dispute

“Alistair Pye was excellent. Ten out of ten on all points.”
Solicitor representing party in mediation of a construction dispute

“We had an excellent day and were very impressed with Mr Pye.”
Partner representing party to mediation of a commercial dispute

"Just a quick note to say thank you for today's mediation. It was very helpful to get to the negotiation stage so quickly. If only all mediations were that straightforward."
Partner representing party to mediation of commercial dispute

"Thank you so much for your help in resolving the dispute. I commend you for asking 'direct, possibly difficult' questions, you seemed to really help to probe the merits of each party's case. Other mediators have been more passive and so less effective. I believe that your input was vital...I would be more than happy to use your services for future mediations."
Solicitor for a party to mediation of a construction dispute

"Alistair is a very experienced and eminently practical mediator who can see straight to the heart of the matter. He is enthusiastic and genuinely interested in the dispute and will see a way forward when others can only see a dead end. His incisive questions ensure that the mediation does not stagnate. Alistair is very calm and focused even when all else is chaos and is very responsive to new situations. He is a rock of stability when emotions are running high."
A mediation observer