Lead Mediator - Steve O’Gorman LLB MBA MSoM

Steve is a qualified and accredited Mediator with the Society of Mediators, and an established professional manager with over 30 years experience in line management, project and service delivery, commercial management and business ownership. He has directly managed teams of up to 250 people.

Initially training in Law, Steve moved into industry and has held a range of Director level roles in UK and Global
businesses, working on both customer and supplier sides of contractual and commercial negotiation - with extensive involvement in conflict resolution and dispute management.

Areas where Steve’s experience and empathy may be of relevance include disputes involving commercial technology companies, professional services (disputes involving Lawyers, Accountants, Estate Agents), and all forms of Employment dispute.

Steve has a keen interest in Sport having once (a long time ago!) been a member of the GB Judo team. Originally from Liverpool and currently based in the N. West, he is also involved in charitable work with both the Citizens Advice and SSCBB (blood delivery service), for which he rides a motorcycle.

“No one enjoys prolonged and expensive litigation, or the distress it causes - we focus on rapid resolution of disputes where all parties walk away satisfied with the outcome and able to get on with their lives”.

Accredited in 2023

For other specialist areas of Mediation we can draw upon a wide network of Mediators, all registered and accredited with SoM or CMC (Civil Mediation Council)