Our Mission
Our mission is to help businesses regain control before conflict becomes costly, public or operationally damaging. By combining strategic mediation, early intervention and robust commercial documentation, we help resolve disputes, reduce exposure and protect capital, reputation and valuable business relationships.
Conflict rarely begins in the courtroom—it begins in the gaps. Proactivity creates leverage.
We help businesses strengthen shareholder agreements, terms and conditions, contracts and policies before uncertainty becomes dispute, exposure or unnecessary cost.
STRENGTHEN YOUR BUSINESS BEFORE CONFLICT ESCALATES
About Schumann Strategic
Commercial disputes do not have to result in prolonged stress, spiralling costs or unnecessary court proceedings.
Schumann Strategic helps businesses and professionals prevent, manage and resolve conflict through strategic mediation, early intervention and preventative consultancy. We take time to understand the documents, commercial pressures, risks and relationships behind each dispute—allowing discussions to focus on practical, sustainable resolution.
Our support extends beyond existing disputes. We help businesses develop and strengthen contracts, shareholder agreements, terms and conditions, policies and continuity plans—clarifying responsibilities and addressing the gaps that frequently lead to conflict.
Why Choose Schumann Strategic?
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More than 10 years’ experience across employment, contracts, construction, health and safety, data protection and cybersecurity.
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Strategic early intervention before costs escalate and positions become entrenched.
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Tailored commercial mediation shaped around the dispute and the business priorities involved.
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Prevention-first consultancy designed to strengthen documentation and reduce future exposure.
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Discreet, proportionate support focused on protecting capital, reputation and important commercial relationships.
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Proven client confidence supported by five-star Google reviews and positive client feedback.
Beyond the Standard HMCTS Appointment
Parties to eligible defended money claims of £10,000 or less must attend the free HMCTS telephone mediation, which normally lasts up to one hour.
While useful for straightforward claims, a time-limited appointment may not provide sufficient opportunity to consider detailed evidence, commercial complexity or wider operational and reputational consequences. Schumann Strategic offers the preparation, time and tailored attention that more involved disputes require.
A standard appointment addresses the claim. Strategic mediation addresses the business problem behind it.
Our Expertise
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Employment and workplace disputes
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Construction and subcontractor conflicts
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Shareholder and business-partnership disputes
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Contractual, supplier and payment disputes
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Unpaid invoices and debt-related disagreements
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Data-protection and cybersecurity-related disputes
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Commercial property and landlord–tenant disputes
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Disputes involving insurers, energy suppliers, telecommunications providers and other commercial service providers.
Our Commitment
We help clients regain control, reduce exposure and move forward without unnecessary legal battles.
Whether conflict has already developed or you want to strengthen your business before it begins, early action preserves more options.
Call 07912 633318 to request a 30-minute initial consultation.
Mediation preserves options. Litigation progressively removes them.
Trusted by clients and supported by five-star Google reviews.
A Focused Team. The Right Expertise at the Right Time.
Every matter is handled personally and supported by the expertise it requires. Our focused structure enables clear communication, efficient decision-making and a commercially coordinated approach from initial assessment through to resolution.
Personal attention. Coordinated expertise. Commercially focused resolution.
Maddie Schumann
Founder and director of Schumann Strategic, is a multilingual mediator and commercial dispute-resolution consultant with a Master’s degree in Maritime Law.
Having lived and worked across three continents, Maddie brings an international perspective to complex commercial relationships. She specialises in business, contractual and workplace disputes, including matters involving health and safety, cybersecurity and data protection.
Education:
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LLM in Maritime Law — University of Exeter
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BA in Sociology with Human Rights — Goldsmiths, University of London
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Cisco cybersecurity training
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Data protection qualification
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IOSH health and safety training
Professional Projects:
International Expansion — UK to the Middle East
Successfully supported an established English haulage company in relocating its operations to the Middle East and building a new commercial network. The project involved strategic coordination, cross-border communication and practical support throughout the transition.
Complex Shareholder and Director Dispute — MTL Haulage Ltd
Successfully assisted MTL Haulage Ltd with serious internal difficulties involving shareholder and director conduct. The intervention helped clarify responsibilities, address governance concerns and protect the company’s operational and commercial position.
Hidden Disabilities and Employment Law
Organised and participated in a professional event on hidden disabilities and employment law in collaboration with Thomas Mansfield Solicitors.
Master Your Terms & Conditions: Protect Your Business and Peace of Mind
Developed and delivered practical guidance helping businesses strengthen their contractual protection, understand their responsibilities and prevent avoidable disputes.
Lexcel Management
Successfully managed a project supporting a firm of solicitors based in West Ham, London in achieving Lexcel accreditation.
Cybersecurity Seminar: BYOD and Your Business
Delivered practical guidance on the legal, operational and data-security risks associated with using personal devices in the workplace.
Bridging Markets: England–Armenia- Israel
Commercial Mediation
Developing a cross-border initiative connecting businesses and professional networks in England, Israel and Armenia. Acting as a trusted bridge, the project supports effective negotiations, resolves commercial misunderstandings and strengthens sustainable international business relationships.
Community and Charitable Work
Volunteer with House the Homeless and contributor to educational art and drama projects for children. Participant in the Clean Speech Project, an initiative promoting respectful, responsible and constructive communication.
Beyond the Practice
Maddie’s interests include pottery, equestrian sport, tennis, international travel and journalism. She also writes on historical and political subjects and is actively involved in women’s political networks.
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. Where specialist legal advice or representation is required, clients may require Michael's assistance. This provides access to focused legal expertise without the unnecessary layers and expense of a traditional legal team.
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:
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LLB, King’s College London
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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
Barry 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 the company 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 oversees operational coordination and accounts, helping ensure that enquiries, documentation and financial administration are managed efficiently and professionally throughout the engagement.
Education:
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PostGraduate Diploma in Information Technology
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BSc (Hons) Degree in Metallurgy
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Institute of Leadership and Management - Level 3 Award - Problem Solving & Decision Making
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PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate in Project Management
Charity Work:
Trustee of House the Homeless.
Interests:
Travel, football, history, current affairs and reading.
Where a matter requires additional specialist input, we work with trusted independent professionals in relevant fields to support an informed and effective resolution.