Jane Leadbeater

Mediator

Biography: Jane is a specialist family mediator. She has a wide range of experience of acting as a solicitor for married or co-habiting clients that are separating, especially on the financial aspects of separation and the arrangements for any children of the relationship. She represented clients through negotiations with their former partner’s solicitors and at court when in practice. This wealth of experience and knowledge is very relevant to her work as a mediator. She is a fully accredited mediator with the Law Society.

“Whilst some cases are best dealt with through negotiations through solicitors and may need court proceedings, many family disputes are best dealt with through mediation. Although mediation can be challenging, it has the potential to improve communication and relationships. This not only greatly benefits any children of the relationship, but also enables the focus to be on the important decisions that need to be made on relationship breakdown, instead of on arguing. People can be much more in charge of their lives and their future.”