Arbitration
Expert arbitration services for resolving maritime disputes efficiently and effectively.
Specialist Maritime Dispute Resolution Services
Maritime Dispute Resolution Ltd works with Shipowners, Charterers, Insurers, Traders & Brokers to resolve maritime legal disputes with speed and commercial focus.
About
Gareth Thompson LLB Solicitor MCIArb
I established Maritime Dispute Resolution Ltd to provide specialist support to the shipping industry based on over 20 years of experience acting in hundreds of maritime and insurance disputes.
Drawing on my extensive legal background and experience of working in-house at an International Group P&I Club, I offer unique industry insight to help parties navigate disputes with practical, commercially focused outcomes.
I am committed to assisting parties resolve disputes effectively and economically in arbitration as an independent arbitrator and through the mediation process as a neutral mediator.
Gareth Thompson
Arbitrator & Mediator
Director
Admissions
Solicitor of England & Wales
Full-time Arbitrator & Society of Mediators Accredited Mediator
Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)
Member of the Society of Mediators
Supporting Member of the LMAA, Member of the LCIA, Member of the Baltic Exchange.
Practice Areas
Maritime Arbitration
Maritime Mediation
Maritime Consultancy
Areas of Expertise
Services Provided
I use my extensive experience of dealing with maritime disputes and in high value shipping transactions to provide specialist services for the maritime industry.
Whether you require an independent Arbitrator or Early Neutral Evaluator to assist with determining a dispute, a neutral Mediator to help find a resolution to an intractable dispute, or a consultant to provide assistance and guidance on dealing with maritime transactions and problems, I am able assist with solving the issues you face.
Mediation
Professional mediation services to facilitate resolution of maritime disputes.
Consultancy
Strategic legal consulting services for maritime matters and dispute prevention.
Unsure?
Not every conflict fits neatly into a category. If you sense a dispute brewing, schedule a Quick Consultation. I can help you assess the situation and often resolve it before it escalates.
Firm Values
Our Philosophy
I set up Maritime Dispute Resolution Ltd in the belief that effective resolution requires more than just legal knowledge, it requires commercial insight. I don't just process disputes, I focus on the business realities behind them.
My approach is built on clarity, cost-control, and pragmatism. Whether acting as Arbitrator, Mediator, or Consultant, I look past the theoretical legal arguments to find the most efficient path to resolution. I am committed to cutting through complexity and delivering straightforward, actionable advice that allows our partners to make informed decisions quickly.
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