Jon Lang is a CEDR accredited independent commercial mediator and has mediated regularly for many years. In May 2005, after almost twenty years as a solicitor in private practice, the last six as a partner in the disputes group of White & Case in London, Jon became a full-time mediator
Jon has acted as an expert in mediation and is a panel member of the Court of Appeal mediation scheme, immediate past Chair of the Mediation Committee of the International Bar Association, a former Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association’s International Mediation Committee and a member of CPR’s Panel of Distinguished Neutrals. Jon is also the author of the book, ‘A Practical Guide to Mediation in Intellectual Property, Technology & Related Disputes’ published by Sweet & Maxwell in 2006.
Jon is recognised as one of the top mediators in the UK by the Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 directories, the two leading independently researched legal directories published annually. A selection of comments from various editions appear in Jon’s Mediation Biography, which also contains feedback received from parties and their representatives.
Jon is able to provide co-mediation, project mediation and deal mediation services and more information about this aspect of his practice can be found in the co-mediation section of this web site.
Also available on this website are various guidance notes to help parties prepare for mediation as well the Pocket Mediator, a brief guide to getting the best out of mediation.
In 2006, Jon set up a Consulting arm to his practice, specialising in risk management and conflict resolution. Through his consulting practice, Jon acts as mediation counsel, providing advice and assistance to parties preparing for and participating in negotiation and mediation, and also designs and delivers related training programmes.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7868 1685
Mobile: +44 (0)7879 635208
