Gareth Thompson — CV

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GARETH BRIAN THOMPSON PROFILE • Technically capable & well-rounded • Commercially astute • Excellent communication & client-facing skills • Pro-active and client-focused • First-rate drafting skills & attention to detail • Proven case, project & team management ability (30+ team members) • Robust time & case management skills • Delivery on time & budget • Financial Mgt & Budget Controls & Reporting • IT capable - Case Mgt systems & Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Skilled in Teams/Zoom/FaceTime/WhatsApp Virtual Meetings & Video Calls • 40+ years’ experience • Adept & creative • Drives processes deftly and skillfully • Deals comfortably and confidently with multi-layered personal dynamics • Highly skilled in managing diverse issues • Excellent resolution/closure skills • Focused & self-motivated • Personable and empathetic throughout the UK, either in person or by Zoom/TEAMS CURRENT ROLE Mediator | Global Mediation PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE • MD & Shareholder - Advancement Ltd (2015-2024) • Senior SEND Mediator (2003-2024) • Panel Member Global Mediation (2003-2024) • Senior Legal Consultant (2017-2024 -CJCH Solicitors) • Partner/Director (1985-2017- DWT Legal) EDUCATION & TRAINING • LS Practice Training Contract - BB&F • Law Course - Guildford College of Law - Pass • University - UCW Aberystwyth LLB Hons - (2:1) • Abbey High School – Worcs- (3 x A’s) • Bridgend Grammar School - (9 x GCSE’s) • ADR group accredited 1999 • Fully accredited CMC registered SEND Mediator 2017-2024 • Trainee & Peer Mentor - (CFA 2014 & CoP)