About Nigel Waddington
Civil, Commercial and Workplace Mediator
About Me
I am a Civil, Commercial and Workplace Mediator, registered to practise in the UK by the Civil Mediation Council.
I built a practice through taking on a broad case-load of consumer disputes before being invited to join the mediator panel of ADR Group. This is one of the UK’s longest established, leading ADR providers, highly recommended to anyone needing a mediation set up fast and efficiently. My private work comes by personal recommendations and through this website.
During my legal practice as a barrister I witnessed disputes in their numerous forms in the civil and criminal courts and now maintain a door tenancy at Lamb Chambers, Temple, London. In addition to my mediation work I train lawyers, judges and other mediators. In London I have trained hundreds of graduates for the English Bar, some of whom are now King’s Counsel, and currently provide their mediation training at the Law School of City University.
I am a faculty member of the Central and Eastern European Law Institute in Prague, where I have run workshops for lawyers practising in all the Balkan countries. I have worked in Albania and North Macedonia for the American Bar Association to develop internship programmes for law firms. I have worked with members of the Chamber of Mediators in Kosovo to study the value of mediation in the context of post-war ethnic tension and political unrest.
I am asked to speak at conferences and to deliver masterclasses in mediation, which have earned me Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. I contribute to the profession as a member of the Ethics Working Party of the Civil Mediation Council.
I run my practice from Guildford, Surrey, enabling face-to-face mediations in London, the Midlands and South East.
More Information?
If you would like more information on the Mediation process then head to the explanatory page.
Need Advice?
If you have specific questions then don’t hesitate to get in touch by phone or email.
Free Consultations
I offer free consultations by phone or on MS Teams of up to 20 minutes. You are welcome to send me an inquiry through my Contact page.
Feedback & Reviews
“Mr Waddington conducted the day in an efficient, effective manner. He ensured both parties understood the way in which the day would proceed and then made sure the timetable was adhered to. He maintained total impartiality and took time to fully comprehend the perspective of each party, whilst working extremely hard to move the discussion forward in a positive way.”
C.A.
“I would like to sincerely thank Nigel for the support and care the provided during what was a particularly complex and very personal situation. From the outset, he created a safe and respectful space where I felt able to express my concerns openly, without judgment.”
Participant in a dispute about placement of a child at a Special School
“What stood out most was Nigel’s genuine commitment to helping achieve a positive outcome for everyone involved. His skill in managing difficult discussions helped to rebuild communication and trust, which ultimately supported me in regaining confidence and returning to work.”
Z.A.
“He was most personable and I felt extremely confident and comfortable with the way in which he conducted the day and as a consequence I would be happy to engage in such a process in the future.”
Participant in a dispute about ownership of Theatre Company assets
“His calm, empathetic approach and ability to navigate sensitive issues made a significant difference. He took the time to truly listen and understand the situation, while guiding conversations in a way that felt balanced and constructive, even at the most challenging moments.”
Participant in a Dispute with a London Borough
“I am very grateful for Nigel’s professionalism, patience, and compassion throughout the process, and I would highly recommend his mediation services to anyone facing complex or sensitive circumstances at work.”
Participant in a Workplace Dispute