Harry Spurr is an accomplished and directory-ranked mediator in commercial, civil and property disputes.
“One of the best mediators I’ve worked with, and my clients were very impressed too”
“It was a breath of fresh air to have you when you’re clearly very good at what you do…”
“Harry Spurr is a highly skilled mediator”
Practice
Harry Spurr is an accomplished specialist mediator in commercial, civil and property disputes. Ranked as a leading mediator by both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, he is regularly appointed by the UK’s leading law firms to mediate in complex and challenging cases.
Recent clients include high-profile corporations, a foreign government represented at mediation by its Deputy Prime Minister and Attorney General, landowners and occupiers, local government and other public sector organisations, SMEs, shareholders and directors, prominent individuals including sports professionals, community groups, and many others.
Described recently as “outstanding”, “one of the best”, highly-skilled” and “at the top of his profession”, Harry is regularly commended by parties for his mediation style, and in particular his calming influence and capacity to challenge sensitively but robustly. His consistently excellent feedback, and high settlement rate, speak for themselves.
Harry’s background as a barrister practising for many years from leading chambers, and as the former owner of two successful businesses, gives him a rare insight in the combination of legal and commercial influences that frame disputes. Read more here.
Resources
Harry regularly writes about mediation - in particular on mediation strategy, negotiation tactics and on the psychology of mediation.
He is also the publisher of A Moment on Mediation, a podcast offering brief insights to professionals involved in dispute resolution.
Harry also frequently runs coaching and training sessions on mediation and conflict resolution.
To see a selection of Harry’s publications, click here.
Harry is also a volunteer member of various professional organisations, including the Commercial Working Group of the Civil Mediation Council.
Testimonials
Harry is ranked by both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 as one of the UK’s leading mediators and consistently receives excellent feedback from clients - solicitors, counsel and parties alike.
You can read a selection of recent feedback here.
Contact
Harry practices as a mediator principally from IPOS Mediation (click here for more info) and St John’s Chambers, and is also a Panel Member member at London’s internationally recognised Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR).
Find out how to contact Harry or his clerking team here.
“Very user friendly, set the mediation well and went the extra mile to ensure settlement was achieved. A really nice tone was set for the mediation.”