Commercial and Civil Mediation
Helping businesses and individuals resolve business and private disputes through a confidential, practical and solution-focused process.
Book a free consultationOverview
Commercial and civil mediation provides businesses, organisations and individuals with a confidential and flexible way to resolve disputes. Commercial mediation relates primarily to disputes arising in a business or professional context, while civil mediation covers other private disagreements.
As an independent mediator, I create a structured environment for discussion, helping the parties clarify the issues, focus on their underlying interests and explore practical ways forward. The parties remain in control of the outcome and work towards a resolution that reflects their circumstances and priorities
Why Choose LK Mediation
Confidentiality
Sensitive commercial information and disputes stay confidential.
Speed
Most commercial disputes resolve in days or weeks, not months or years.
Lower costs
Mediation is generally significantly less expensive than litigation or arbitration and can reduce the disruption and wider costs associated with a prolonged dispute.
Relationship Preservation
Protects the working relationships that your business needs going forward.
Commercial Background
Commercial Transactions, Negotiation & Disputes
Earlier in my career, I worked across a number of UK law firms and later became a Partner in a small specialist corporate and commercial practice in London, which I helped to establish.
My background spans both transactional and contentious commercial work, including negotiating commercial arrangements and advising on business and share transactions, partnerships, joint ventures, financing and property matters, as well as dealing with disputes and court proceedings. This gives me an understanding of how commercial relationships are structured, what parties intended to achieve and what can happen when those relationships break down.
Broader Commercial Understanding
My experience extends into commercially focused roles involving business development, market strategy, growth and profitability. I have worked with senior executives, in-house counsel, law firms and other professionals across a range of sectors.
SMEs, Owner-Managed & Family Businesses
I have worked with business owners, private investors, partnerships and joint ventures, where business disagreements may also involve ownership, decision-making, management roles and long-standing personal or family relationships.
Working With Parties & Professional Advisers
How I Help
Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
Contract Disputes
Landlord & Tenant / Property Portfolio Disputes
Construction Disputes
Enforcement of Litigation or Arbitration Awards
Where a dispute has already been through litigation or arbitration but implementation has stalled, mediation can help resolve the practical obstacles to making the outcome work in practice.
How I Help
I support businesses, organisations and individuals in resolving a wide range of matters.Select a heading to view the types of disputes covered.
Business Relationships
- Shareholder disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Joint ventures
- Family businesses
Commercial Contracts
- Contractual disputes
- Supplier and customer disputes
- Distribution and agency agreements
- Franchise disputes
Property & Construction
- Construction disputes
- Landlord & Tenant/ Property portfolio disputes
If your dispute is not listed above, please get in touch. We can discuss the circumstances and how mediation could work for you. Mediation is a flexible process that can be adapted to a wide range of commercial and civil disputes.
How I Help
I support businesses, organisations, and individuals in resolving a wide range of commercial disputes, including:
Business Relationships
- Shareholder disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Joint ventures
- Family businesses
Commercial Contracts
- Contractual disputes
- Supplier and customer disputes
- Distribution and agency agreements
- Franchise disputes
Property & Construction
- Construction disputes
- Landlord & Tenant / Property portfolio disputes
Employment Disputes
Implementation and Post-Dispute Support
Whether your dispute has been resolved through mediation, litigation, or arbitration, challenges can still arise when putting the outcome into practice. I provide mediation to help parties overcome implementation issues, clarify expectations, resolve any remaining points of disagreement and support the successful delivery of settlement agreements, court judgments and arbitral awards.
What if the other party is not ready to mediate?
It is common for one party to be ready to explore mediation before the other. In these situations, I can contact the other party on your behalf, explain the process and answer any questions they may have, helping them make an informed decision about whether mediation is right for them. Participation remains voluntary throughout.
Why Choose LK Mediation
Business disputes can disrupt operations, delay important decisions, damage trust and divert attention away from running your business. They can also leave parties unable to have the conversations needed to resolve the issues and move forward.
In my work negotiating commercial agreements, I have seen how unresolved concerns, misaligned expectations and communication breakdowns can cause businesses to become stuck. Mediation creates a structured and confidential space to reopen dialogue, address the issues directly and understand what is driving each party.
This commercial experience shapes how I approach every mediation. I take the time to understand your business, its pressures and priorities, the relationships involved and the outcome you need. This allows discussions to remain focused on managing risk, protecting your interests and finding practical, commercially sensible solutions.
Extensive experience in commercial law
Dual-jurisdiction experience — UK & UAE
How the Process Works
Initial Assessment
A private consultation to understand your circumstances, explain the process and identify how the mediation can be structured to support your needs.
Joint and Private Sessions
Structured meetings to explore options and negotiate terms in a controlled environment.
Reaching Agreement
Once an agreement is reached, I provide a clear summary of terms that your legal representatives can use to create a legally binding agreement.
FAQs
Not automatically but once both parties agree terms,the agreement can be formalised into a binding settlement.
I can approach them on your behalf, professionally and neutrally, to explain the process and gauge their willingness to participate.
Mediation is without prejudice which means nothing discussed in mediation can be mentioned if the matter proceeds to litigation or arbitration afterwards.
Yes, I offer independent strategic advisory support to one party during a mediation led by someone else. This is separate from acting as the neutral mediator.
TESTIMONIALS
What our Clients are Saying
“Lubna Khan worked as a mediator in response to a complaint filed with the Dispute Resolution Tribunal in Dubai, UAE. I was very impressed by Lubna’s professionalism and she was very courteous in all her communications and interactions, providing a regular briefing to me and the HR Team. I would highly recommend Lubna as a negotiator in dispute resolution.”
Ready to discuss whether mediation is the right path for your dispute?
Fees are tailored to the nature and complexity of each matter. Following a free, confidential and no-obligation initial discussion, I will provide a clear written quotation before any work begins.