In his role as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) “neutral”, John acts an arbitrator, independent expert determiner and mediator. He became a CEDR accredited mediator in 2005 and completed advanced mediator training courses in 2007 and 2018. He was also elected to Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in 2018. He is a member of the RICS President’s panel of arbitrators, independent experts and mediators through which he receives regular appointments. He is also a recommended member on the panel for the Association of Northern Mediators and works in association with CIArb’s Dispute Appointments Service. 

John’s mediation work has involved and continues to concern disputes relating to a diverse range of issues including breach of contract, professional indemnity, property, personal injury, planning, community, compensation, environmental damage and religious differences. He is particularly known and receives regular appointments revolving around disputes involving planning and compulsory purchase order (CPO) matters.