Emma Bugg

Mediator

Biography: Emma is a highly experienced family mediator and lawyer. Emma has worked with separating families in the St Albans, Harpenden and Hemel Hempstead area for over 25 years; first as a Solicitor, then continuing her journey into Dispute Resolution training as a Collaborative Lawyer in 2005, and then working as a Family Mediator since 2010. Emma achieved the family mediation ‘gold standard’ with accreditation by the Family Mediation Council in 2013. This means that Emma can also conduct Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAM.)
Emma graduated in Law in the early 1990s and spent the first fifteen years of her professional life working as a specialist family solicitor, so she knows what your lawyers will be looking for in any mediated agreement. Emma has a calm, practical non- judgmental approach. As a family mediator Emma recognises that many people want to maintain control of the separation process and avoid the emotional and financial cost of going to court. Emma helps clients to agree parenting plans, and to sort out issues about housing and finances on separation.
Emma is a member of Resolution and the College of Mediators and is qualified to see children as part of the mediation process (CIM) and also works as a supervisor to other mediator colleagues as a Professional Practice Consultant (PPC.) Emma is also qualified in using an advanced Hybrid mediation practice model, whereby the lawyers of separating couples can have a more direct and constructive role in the process.

What do Emma’s clients say?
Mr Z- St Albans “Highly recommended - an excellent service, Emma is highly professional, thorough and makes the process feel a lot easier then the initial nerve-racking thoughts. It goes smoothly online - no need to pass the winter months in frustration. Thank you Emma again for your time.”
Mr B - St Albans “Can't speak highly enough of Emma's professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile - excellent service.”
Mr H- St Albans “Emma was very quick to respond and very helpful. She is impartial which is obviously the point and sensitive to her clients concerns. There was no jargonistic language and I was never left feeling baffled. If you find yourself in a situation where you need a mediator then I would highly recommend Emma.”