Boundary Dispute Mediation in Devon and Cornwall
Boundary disputes are among the most bitterly contested civil disputes — and among the most expensive to litigate. A disagreement over a few centimetres of land can cost tens of thousands of pounds in legal fees and take years to resolve in court. Mediation offers a faster, cheaper and far less destructive alternative.
What kinds of boundary disputes can be mediated?
Almost any boundary dispute is suitable for mediation, including disagreements over the position of a boundary line, encroachments by fences, walls or buildings, disputes about who owns or is responsible for a boundary feature such as a wall or hedge, and neighbour disputes that have escalated into litigation.
Why mediate rather than litigate?
Boundary cases are notoriously difficult to predict. Courts must determine the "legal boundary" from often ambiguous old conveyances and plans — a process that rarely produces a clean result for either party. Mediation allows both sides to reach a practical agreement that reflects what they actually need, rather than leaving the decision to a judge.
Laurence's experience
Laurence has extensive experience of property boundary disputes from his 25+ years as a litigation solicitor. He understands the legal principles involved, the difficulties of interpreting old title plans, and the emotional weight these disputes carry for the people involved. That combination — legal knowledge and human understanding — makes him particularly effective in boundary mediations.
An initial conversation is free and without obligation.
Email Laurence 07757 216 786CMC-Registered mediator · 25+ years' litigation experience · Accredited, London School of Mediation
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