London's first mediators' breakfast club is due to be launched at a Fleet Street tavern on 11 November. 

 

Leading mediators Michael Cover and David Richbell are behind the plan to bring mediators at all levels together in informal surroundings to talk, network, and share experiences in a non-competitive atmosphere.It will be by open invitation, and family and community mediators - in addition to mainstream commercial mediators - will be welcome. 

Commenting on the proposal Cover said, 'It will be totally informal. From my perspective I'd like to try to enable people to share their experiences and also share with each other how to  build a mediation practice, which is something I feel is totally missing at the moment.'

The breakfast club, it is hoped, will also respond to a need in the profession to become more collegiate. The inspiration for the venture comes from Geneva-based mediator and arbitrator Jeremy Lack, in turn inspired by Dr Maria Volpe in New York.

 

Indications are that the idea has been well received in the marketplace. Confirmed attendees already include some mediators and general counsel from outside the UK. 

Those interested in attending are asked to notify Michael Cover ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 020 7203 5134) in order to keep track of numbers.