# Laurence Gray Mediation

> Laurence Gray is a CMC-Registered civil and commercial mediator based in Cornwall, England. He mediates property and commercial disputes across Devon, Cornwall and remotely throughout the UK via Zoom. He has over 25 years of litigation experience as a partner at firms including Keystone Law and Eversheds. He is accredited by the London School of Mediation and is a member of the Barrister Group mediator panel and the Association of South West Mediators.

## About

- [About Laurence Gray](https://www.laurencegray.com/about): Full biography, credentials, and background. CMC Registered Mediator. Accredited by the London School of Mediation. Partner at Keystone Law since December 2013. Previously litigation partner at Eversheds (London) and Clarke Willmott (Bristol). Over 25 years of civil litigation experience.

## Services

Laurence mediates civil and commercial disputes. His specialist areas include:

- [Boundary Disputes](https://www.laurencegray.com/expertise/boundary-disputes): Neighbour disputes, title boundary disagreements, encroachments and party wall matters across Devon and Cornwall.
- [Landlord & Tenant](https://www.laurencegray.com/expertise/landlord-and-tenant): Commercial and residential lease disputes, rent arrears, service charges, lease renewals and forfeiture.
- [Dilapidations](https://www.laurencegray.com/expertise/dilapidations): Terminal and interim dilapidations claims, schedules of condition, and disputes between landlords and tenants at lease end.
- [Rights of Way & Easements](https://www.laurencegray.com/expertise/rights-of-way): Access rights, footpath disputes, easement claims, restrictive covenants and right to light.
- [Contract & Building Disputes](https://www.laurencegray.com/expertise/contract-disputes): Construction contracts, building defects, contractor disputes and other commercial contract disagreements.
- [Professional Negligence](https://www.laurencegray.com/expertise/professional-negligence): Claims against solicitors, architects, surveyors and other professionals.
- [Trust Disputes](https://www.laurencegray.com/expertise/trust-disputes): TOLATA claims, beneficial interest disputes, co-ownership disagreements and adverse possession.
- [Nuisance](https://www.laurencegray.com/expertise/nuisance): Private nuisance claims including noise, smell, encroachment of roots and branches.
- [Trespass](https://www.laurencegray.com/expertise/trespass): Trespass to land, unlawful entry and interference with property rights.

## Costs

- [Costs](https://www.laurencegray.com/costs): Full day £1,250 plus VAT per party. Half day £750 plus VAT per party. Both rates include preparation and reading in. Fee is typically shared 50/50 between parties.

## Process

- [The Mediation Process](https://www.laurencegray.com/the-process): Step-by-step guide from initial enquiry through to settlement. Mediation takes one day (10am–5pm). Optional joint opening session, then private caucuses. Settlement agreement signed on the day if agreement reached.
- [What is Mediation?](https://www.laurencegray.com/what-is-mediation): Explanation of mediation, how it works, legal status, and when it is suitable.
- [Why Mediate?](https://www.laurencegray.com/why-mediate): Comparison of mediation vs litigation. 80%+ settlement rate. Resolved in weeks not years. Fully confidential. Parties control the outcome.
- [FAQ](https://www.laurencegray.com/faq): Frequently asked questions about mediation with Laurence Gray.

## Contact

- Email: mediation@laurencegray.com
- Phone: 07757 216 786
- Location: Cornwall, England (also available via Zoom throughout the UK)
- [Contact form](https://www.laurencegray.com/contact)

## Company

LGDR Limited t/a Laurence Gray Mediation. Company No: 08809891. Registered office: Stanton House, St Just in Roseland, Truro, Cornwall TR2 5HZ.

## Blog

- [Blog index](https://www.laurencegray.com/blog): Practical articles on civil and commercial mediation, dispute resolution, and the alternatives to litigation.
- [What happens if the other side refuses to mediate?](https://www.laurencegray.com/blog/what-if-other-side-refuses-to-mediate): Covers Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil [2023], Northamber [2024], DKH Retail [2024], Grijns [2025] and the current costs consequences of unreasonable refusal.
- [When should you consider mediation?](https://www.laurencegray.com/blog/when-to-consider-mediation): Guidance on the best time to raise mediation — before proceedings, when costs mount, or during litigation.
- [The true cost of going to court](https://www.laurencegray.com/blog/true-cost-of-going-to-court): Honest breakdown of civil litigation costs vs mediation costs.
- [The without prejudice rule in mediation](https://www.laurencegray.com/blog/without-prejudice-rule-in-mediation): What without prejudice means and how it applies in mediation.
- [When mediation isn't suitable](https://www.laurencegray.com/blog/when-mediation-isnt-suitable): Honest account of cases where mediation is unlikely to help.

## Compliance

- [Complaints Procedure](https://www.laurencegray.com/complaints): How to raise a concern. Acknowledge within 5 working days, full response within 21 days. Escalation to the Civil Mediation Council (CMC) if unresolved.