Beverley Vara – IPOS Mediation
A former real estate litigation head at legacy firm Allen & Overy LLP, the ‘authoritative, respected and sensible’ Beverley Vara joined the IPOS Mediation panel in 2023. Also at Maitland Chambers, Vara is ’extremely bright and readily identifies the weaknesses and risks in a party’s case. She is very good at getting the parties to compromise’. Experienced in a range of commercial disputes that involve both domestic and international parties, Vara’s recent appointments include mediations concerning breach of loan agreements. She also recently mediated a tri-partite conflict involving a sale of two parcels of land that were originally within one title. Vara has additionally set up a pro bono mediation scheme for the Anglican Diocese of Southwark to handle disputes that arise within parish church communities.
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Profile
Position
Experienced mediator who has successfully mediated a wide range of commercial disputes involving both domestic and international parties from a variety of industry sectors. Experienced in mediating disputes in: banking and finance; commercial contract; construction and engineering; insolvency; planning; PFI/PPP; professional negligence, Beverley has a particular experience in property disputes (both commercial and residential). Strong career background in real estate disputes.
Career
Former solicitor (Admitted 1994); Litigation partner at Allen & Overy LLP (2003-2013), Called to the bar 2013.
Memberships
Property Litigation Association; Civil Mediation Council; CEDR Panel Member 2013
Education
BSc Maths, London (First); MPhil, Cambs
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