Mark Linnell

Mark Linnell is an experienced commercial mediator. He was accredited by the CEDR in 2005 and is ranked in both Chambers and Legal 500 as one of the UK’s leading mediators. He has a comprehensive case file that includes a wide range of commercial, agricultural, financial and family mediations.

Mark has been described as ‘an excellent mediator, able to help organisations save huge amounts of money in a very short timescale.’ His mix of commercial and military experience means he understands the long-term financial and emotional value that comes from resolving your dispute without recourse to litigation.

Mark is skilled at identifying what’s important to both parties and has a ‘fantastic ability to bring people together,’ winning the confidence and trust of everyone involved to ’make things happen.’

Mark’s innate sense of purpose is naturally balanced by his calm, warm and genial personality.
“The mediator was professional, calm, reassuring in his manner and easy to understand” Partner City Law firm 2020
A creative approach

Mark brings new thinking and creativity to his work as a mediator, all the while staying focussed on the goal. He understands that his role is to find a positive solution, not just refute what’s being said or look to find fault with the law. He will work tirelessly to do this, coming up with new ideas and approaches until you reach a settlement.

While most settlements are cash there can be other, more creative alternatives. Mark’s fresh thinking means he is skilled at identifying and securing these. For example, he once settled a case with air miles so a father could travel to see his son in America four times in a year, all flights first class.
“Professional and considered. He thought laterally and attempted to bring several parties to discussions (not just the lawyers).”

2005 – present: Independent commercial mediator

2019 – present: Director, Moot Hill Ltd

2016 – 2109: Partner, Moot Hill Partners

1994 – 2005: Interim sales & marketing director / manager roles for a wide range of organisations including Capita, Pro., Remploy, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, AMETEK, deVere & Partners, Siemens and Securicor

1992 – 1994: Sales director, McLane (UK) Limited, Division of Wal-Mart

1984 – 1991: Distribution and strategic alliance director, Neighbourhood Stores PLC (7-Eleven)

1974 – 1979: HM Armed Forces

CEDR Accredited Mediator – 2005
RMAS – commissioned 1975