I have over 30 years’ experience of dispute resolution in the corporate, financial and commercial legal areas. I am an enthusiastic believer in mediation as the best method of dispute resolution and can draw on my experience of complex commercial litigation to help parties to reach an economical resolution of the issues that divide them.

John acts in a wide range of company, financial and commercial litigation, including regulatory practice in securities, listed company representation and competition law matters. Prior to call to the Bar in Hong Kong, Roger was employed by Baker & McKenzie for 20 years (10 years in London and 10 years in Hong Kong), during the course of which he acted in a wide range of international disputes. He is rated by Chambers Asia as a leading lawyer for business.

  John has acted in international commercial arbitrations administered by CIETAC, LCIA, HKIAC and the Chamber of Commerce of Singapore and in a range of ad hoc references.  

Story 1: The Neighbor’s Fence Two neighbors argued for weeks over a crooked fence dividing their yards. Mediator Sarah listened to both sides in her backyard. Mr. Lee said the fence stole his sunlight; Mrs. Chen said it protected her flowers. Sarah suggested they move the fence two feet and share the cost. They agreed, shook hands, and even shared tea afterward.

Story 2: The Office Coffee Clash In a busy office, Tom and Lisa fought daily over the last cup of coffee. Tom claimed he brewed it; Lisa said she paid for the beans. Mediator Alex held a quick meeting. He proposed a sign-up sheet and a shared fund for supplies. The fights stopped, and the team started a weekly coffee club.

Story 3: The Family Inheritance Siblings Mia and Ben battled over their late father’s old watch. Mia wanted it for memories; Ben needed money. Mediator James met them at the family home. He asked what the watch meant to each. They decided Mia keeps the watch, Ben gets an equal cash gift from the estate. They huggedhed and promised monthly dinners.

Story 4: The Playground Dispute Two kids, Sam and Emma, yelled over a swing at recess. Sam said he was there first; Emma said he hogged it. School mediator Ms. Kim sat them on the bench. She timed turns and added a second swing from storage. The kids played together, and no one cried that day.

Story 5: The Business Partners’ Split Partners Raj and Sofia disagreed on closing their failing café. Raj wanted to sell; Sofia wanted to renovate. Mediator Elena reviewed their finances. She proposed a six-month trial with small changes and a sell option if profits didn’t rise. They signed the plan, high-fived, and the café turned a profit by month five.

1. Hourly rate: $7,000
2. One day mediation (9 hours): $70,000
3. Half day mediation (4 hours): $70,000