We started with the simple aim of bringing you the most affordable and tailored services according to your business needs, helping you take reasonable measures to avoid disputes getting out of control.

We have assembled a meticulously chosen team dedicated to addressing and evaluating your issues and disputes in a constructive manner. Our goal is to steer you away from costly and stressful litigation, providing effective solutions and assistance.

About MHMLA

At MHMLA, we specialise in Mediation services that help resolve disputes between businesses and their employees, partners, suppliers, clients shareholders, subcontractors and others. We believe in resolving conflicts through Mediation rather than litigation, as this saves costs and reputations. Our team of expert Mediators specialise in helping resolve disputes between businesses and their employees, partners, suppliers, clients, shareholders, subcontractors and others.

With an initial free 30 minute consultation, our mediation specialists are there to support you all the way through the steps of the disputes resolution process.

Why Choose MHMLA:

Business and contractual disputes are very common.

At MHMLA, we pride ourselves in assisting our clients to properly identify and manage potential problems before they occur. This is why we offer services such as writing business contracts and company policies, disaster recovery plans, business continuity plans and more.

However, if you do find yourselves encountering a dispute, our dispute resolution team can work with you towards sensible commercial resolutions.

We are happy to mediate and provide reports on various sensitive matters such as racism, hidden disabilities or when a party potentially brings a business into disrepute.

At MHMLA, with our wide experience of resolving disputes, we have achieved a 95% success rate to the satisfaction of all interested parties.

Our mediation specialists are available to guide and support you throughout the dispute resolution process, starting with a complimentary 30-minute consultation.

Our expertise includes:

Employment disputes - from the perspective of both an employer and an employee

Property disputes - from the perspective of both a landlord and a tenant

Construction disputes - between customer & contractor and contractor & sub-contractor

Shareholder & business partnership disputes - between directors and other members of the business

Recovery of unpaid debts - Have you been unpaid for service delivered or work?

Data protection breach - Has your personal data been used without your authorisation, not updated / rectified or the data your business is responsible suffered a security incident resulting in the breach of confidentiality, integrity or availability?

Any contractual disputes such as with energy suppliers, telecoms providers, insurance companies, travel businesses and many others.

By understanding our clients and their aims, we strive to ensure that any disputes can be dealt with efficiently, economically and effectively out of the Courtroom.

Are there any domestic laws specifically governing mediation and its practice?

The CPR (Civil Procedure Rules) are the primary source of domestic law. Parties to domestic disputes must refer to the CPR pre-action protocols, which set out steps that parties should take before commencing court proceedings. These expressly require that parties first try to settle their dispute without recourse to the courts and consider ADR, including mediation. The CPR Practice Direction Pre-Action Conduct and Protocols specifically states that litigation should be a last resort and that if proceedings are issued, the parties may be required by the court to provide evidence that ADR had been considered.

Wherever possible we assist our clients to avoid costly litigation in the courts through the use of methods including negotiation and mediation!

When litigation is unavoidable, we have the skill and knowledge to prepare, present and argue cases in county courts, the High Court and the appeal courts.

Our Direct Access Barrister possesses expertise in presenting compelling cases before judges. We offer a direct approach, eliminating the need for intermediaries. By doing so, we help our clients save money while ensuring they can directly engage our services when required.

We also have relationships with and use other professionals who can provide specialist support such as construction experts, cyber experts and EU legal specialists. The CPR also include domestic rules applicable to cross-border mediations that are subject to the EU Mediation Directive (2008/52/EC).

MEDIATION, NOT LITIGATION, SAVES COSTS & REPUTATION!

Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

This is your Team constructively addressing and assessing issues and disputes to help you avoid expensive and stressful litigation.

Maddie Schumann founder and director of MHMLA is a multilingual Mediator with a Master’s Degree in Maritime Law who has lived and worked in three continents. She specialises in general business issues and disputes affecting employment such as health and safety, cybersecurity data protection.

Education:

LLM in Maritime Law at Exeter University.

BA in Sociology with Human Rights at Goldsmiths University of London

Digital Skills; CISCO Cyber-security Diploma Certificate in Data Protection.

IOSH Health & Safety

Professional Projects:

Hidden Disabilities Employment Law – organised and participated for Thomas Mansfield Solicitors

Lexcel Management – Successfully managed project for firm of solicitors to acquire Lexcel Accreditation.

Cybersecurity Seminar:

BYOD and your business.

Charity Work:

Volunteer at House the Homeless and educational art and drama

projects for children.

Clean Speech Project.

Interests:

Art – especially pottery, equestrian – especially cross country, tennis, travel, journalism - Historical and Political blogger, active member of women in politics organisation.

Michael Rogers, Direct Access Counsel who was called to the Bar in 2002, boasting over two decades of highly successful experience in employment law and general civil litigation.

Michael has a busy practice in general civil litigation and employment law which spans a wide range of legal matters and specialises in contractual disputes, business and property work, probate, commercial landlord and tenant and professional regulatory matters and Employment Law.

Michael regularly acts for Claimants and Respondents in the Employment Tribunals. His practice includes unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, data protection, whistleblowing, transfer of undertakings, unlawful deductions from wages/working time and compromise/confidentiality agreements.

Michael frequently undertakes Public Access (Direct Client) work.

Education:

LLB, King’s College London

BVC, Inns of Court School of Law

Further Professional Information

Former member (10 years) of Independent Monitoring Board, HMP Belmarsh.

Interests:

Cricket, tennis, swimming, walking, travel.

Barry Rosenberg, Accounts and Business Development Manager

In early 2022, MHMLA welcomed Barry Rosenberg to their team, who brings with him a remarkable track record of over 30 years in successful business development and account management across various sectors, including IT, Education, and Charity.

Barry's role at MHMLA encompasses general business management, business development and handling complaints. He is known for his innovative thinking and analytical approach to research. As an excellent communicator, Barry pays meticulous attention to detail. Moreover, he possesses a natural ability to quickly connect with others, making him adept at networking and forging strong relationships.

Barry excels in influencing and persuasively presenting ideas to others, all while keeping the clients' needs as the primary focus, which consistently leads to positive outcomes in negotiations.

Barry holds the following Qualifications:

PostGraduate Diploma in Information Technology

BSc (Hons) Degree in Metallurgy

Institute of Leadership and Management - Level 3 Award - Problem Solving & Decision Making

PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate in Project Management

Charity Work:

Interests:

Travel, football, history, current affairs and reading.

Naomi Frankel, Marketing and Social Media Manager

In 2023, Naomi became a valuable addition to the MHMLA team, and brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the team. She is dedicated to enhancing company objectives through meticulously crafted strategies and surveys.

With a keen focus on driving brand advocacy and delivering business value, Naomi stands out for her exceptional networking skills and ability to build strong relationships.

Naomi's specialization lies in content writing and editing, and her expertise is further supported by her experience as a freelance journalist.

Moreover, Naomi takes charge of managing MHMLA's social media presence with great finesse, designing and curating captivating and compelling content that keeps the audience engaged. Her multifaceted skills make her an indispensable asset to the team.

Interests:

Travel, listening to audiobooks, history, food blogging, politics, poetry, true crime