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Christine Kershaw

Lead MediatorChristine Kershaw, Lead Mediator with Consensus Mediation

Christine has run her own business since 1985, acting as in-house legal adviser for ship owners, charterers, major container ports and freight forwarders. She handles all disputes that arise in connection with shipping and claims for P&I Clubs and insurance brokers.

Transport - In addition to the wide breadth of knowledge of the shipping industry in all its guises, Christine has expertise in international transport by land, sea and air, including a thorough knowledge of the Hague rules, Hamburg rules, the Warsaw Convention, CMR Convention, BIFA conditions and RHA conditions. She sits on committees for the new BIFA conditions and for discussing limitations of liability.

Insurance - Employers Liability, motor, damage to property, household and equine insurances.

Equine - Disputes arising from selling horses. Outside her extremely busy professional life, Christine also has a strong interest in competitive dressage riding and training.

Contract - General Contractural disputes.

Intellectual Property - In her capacity as a Steward for the National Greyhound Racing Club since 1999, this matter arises from time to time. Christine attends disciplinary hearings and considers suitable penalties in accordance with the rules of racing.

Recent Mediation Experience

Damage to vessels, Contamination of cargoes, Damage to cargo carried by road, Charter party dispute, Banking dispute regarding a customer and bank loan agreement, Landlord & tenant.

1983 - 1985 Seven Seas Maritime Ltd - London - Agents of shipowners

Handled all claims in connection with shipping e.g. Hull and Machinery, Protection & Indemnity, War Risks and Freight, Demurrage and Defence disputes. Placing insurance for the vessels and assisting in the purchase of vessels at public auctions.

1978 - 1983 Oceanus Protection & Indemnity Club

Handling cargo, personal injury, collision and freight forwarding claims.

Contact our friendly case managers on 0870 240 5531 to choose this mediator, for more details or to discuss options.

 

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Why mediate with Consensus?:

mediation works ...It's often difficult to see what's really going on in a dispute - mediation cuts to the issues

"... because it helps the parties to resolve even the most difficult disputes in a practical way. It deals with their real interests and needs without the risks and costs of further court proceedings. The parties achieve their own solution without an imposed decision."

consensus mediation's role ensures that...

  • Mediators remain wholly impartial and focused on the dispute because we handle all the fee negotiations, contracts and documents;
  • Mediators do not become disqualified from acting (even by perception) because of previous direct or frequent instructions from one party or solicitor;
  • Our experienced case managers can help smooth out pre-mediation communications between representatives in highly charged or multi-party disputes;
  • Clients and their solicitors can concentrate on the case while we sort out all the administration and logistics.

why choose consensus mediation...?

We quote an inclusive fee for the mediator's time and the administration of the entire mediation process. Consensus Mediation does not charge for "overtime" or for any other hidden extras. Consensus Mediation engages the best mediators from all over the country, so we can find the right person in the right place to help resolve your dispute.

Our fee structures are designed to give you clear, attractive, options - call us to find out more

Call our Case Managers:

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