“Superb
interpersonal skills.”
“Respected for his
skill and seniority.”
“An extremely relaxed,
calm and authoritative approach.” Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession,
2002-2007
Regarded
as a highly experienced and effective mediator of commercial disputes,
Lawrence Kershen was accredited by CEDR in 1994/ His expertise covers
a range of disputes in a variety of sectors with a ‘great track
record’.
With over 30 years experience as a barrister, his
understanding of law and litigation helps the negotiation and problem
solving process towards a successful outcome. Parties consistently
report high rates of satisfaction and success.
Lawrence is a Leader
at the Bar in ADR and has been described in glowing terms by the
Chambers Guide. His experience includes:
Defamation/Confidentiality
- premier league football club & national newspaper, price sensitive
confidential information.
Finance - bank private equity division,
pension fund, investment company
Inheritance - beneficiaries, family
land, removal of executors
Intellectual Property - TV channel, film
production, engineering, software
Partnership/shareholders
- property and construction, pharmaceuticals joint venture, minority
shareholdings Personal injury/insurance - fatal accident at motorcycle
racing circuit, train collision, dentist work-related illness
Professional
negligence - investment advisors, actuaries, solicitors, barristers
and other commercial contracts
Lawrence worked as a barrister, sat
as a Recorder of the Crown Court, and was appointed QC in 1992. His
litigation experience includes commercial contracts and tort as well
as complex and large-scale criminal cases.
Lawrence has led training
programmes in the UK, in Europe and Asia and is qualified as a trainer
in communication skills including Neuro Linguistic Programming and
Non-Violent Communication. He is on the board of the Restorative
Justice Consortium.
