Concentus Mediation provides a commercial mediation service with exceptional expertise and skill in Alternative Dispute Resolution. CEDR accredited mediator Samantha Lowe brings a wealth of mediation experience to the table with over a decade of mediation and general commercial litigation experience with a specific focus on contested probate, trusts and estates. Samantha brings "charm, good humour and steely resolve" with good legal knowledge and significant trial experience to challenge the parties' positions and facilitate settlement.
"Samantha combines a first class legal brain with tons of emotional intelligence – an excellent mediator all round. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her services" Farming Dispute - Partner - Leeds
Sam has excellent communication skills and builds rapport and trust at a rapid rate. Her ability to grasp complex facts and legal issues as well as empathise with the emotional side of contentious situations is second to none. She has a wealth of experience in dealing with disputes within the agricultural sector and the farming community. She also has a keen interest in multi cultural and inter faith disputes having been involved in mediations concerning Islamic and Sikh faiths. Her background allows her to work together with parties exploring their most personal and private affairs, facilitating discussions and exploring solutions within the complex framework of the contentious trusts arena.
Sam has significant experience in all stages of litigation from pre action matters to lengthy trials in the Chancery Division at the RCJ and on into the SCCO. Sam therefore is best placed to challenge parties to think about the worst case scenario at trial, allowing parties to test the strength of their respective cases and consider the various outcomes at trial including the impact of costs orders. Sam actively involves herself in discussions regarding the commercial reality of litigation and the unpredictability of trials.
