handshkeiconMediation is a structured negotiation process in which an independent person, known as a mediator, assists the parties to identify and assess options and negotiate an agreement to resolve their dispute. Mediation (and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)), are increasingly prominent features of modern litigation.

Mediation Panel Appointments

Court of Arbitration for Sport

International Mediation Institute (IMI)

Abu Dhabi Global Markets Arbitration Centre (ADGM)

Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI)

Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)

PNG Alternative Dispute Resolution List, National Court of PNG

Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA)

Resolution Institute Panel of Advanced Mediators

Supreme Court of NSW

District Court of NSW

Northern Territory Government, Petroleum Regulations

Queensland Competition Authority

ACMA Register of Bargaining Code Mediators

Experience

Anthony is accredited as an advanced mediator by Resolution Institute (formerly LEADR). He is also accredited the New South Wales Bar Association under the National Mediator Accreditation System Standards (NMAS). He is ranked by “Doyles Guide to the Australian Legal Profession” as a leading mediator in New South Wales, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

As part of his ongoing commitment to excellence in mediation, in 2017 Anthony attained certification as a mediator by the International Mediation Institute (IMI) and the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI) and in doing so joins a select number of mediators in Australia to achieve that qualification and the only Silk.

Anthony has acted as mediator in a vast array of matters since he was first accredited in 1993 and has successfully mediated hundreds of complex disputes. He uses his experience as both Senior Counsel and as an internationally and nationally accredited mediator to quickly identify the issues and to gain an understanding of the position of each party so as to assist in facilitating a fair and efficient resolution to a dispute.

Disputes Mediated

Anthony’s work as a mediator includes:

  • Banking disputes
  • Contractual disputes
  • Corporations law disputes including claims arising from insolvency
  • Partnership disputes
  • Disputes between joint venturers
  • Disputes between lenders and valuers involving allegations of negligent property valuation
  • Medical negligence
  • Claims involving alleged negligence by lawyers
  • Claims involving the alleged negligence of town planners
  • Claims involving the alleged negligence of accountants
  • Claims against investment advisors including financial planners
  • Claims against directors and officers
  • Employment disputes
  • Claims involving restraints of trade
  • Claims involving damages for personal injury
  • Shareholder disputes
  • Succession claims
  • Planning disputes
  • Building and construction claims
  • Property disputes
  • Sports disputes
  • Claims involving compensation by victims of historic institutional abuse
  • Disputes between petroleum companies and landholders under the Petroleum Regulations 2020 (NT)

He conducts mediations across Australia and internationally in person and online.