As an employment lawyer with 25 years’ experience of advising on and litigating workplace disputes, Adele Martins understands how damaging unresolved conflict can be – to individuals, managers, teams, and organisations.
As a CEDR accredited mediator, Adele offers a practical, people centric approach to the resolution of workplace tensions helping parties find constructive solutions, preserving working relationships and avoiding litigation.
Mediation is a confidential, voluntary process that helps people in conflict find a way forward. It’s about creating a space for dialogue, restoring trust, and reaching agreements that all parties can live with — and move on from.
What Is Workplace Mediation?
Mediation is a structured yet flexible process that enables people to resolve issues less formally, more quickly and more cost effectively than lengthy workplace processes or litigation.
It is a dialogue facilitated by an impartial third party — the mediator — aimed at helping those involved explore the root of the conflict and work towards a mutually satisfactory solution.
Unlike a grievance process or tribunal, mediation is not about blame or determining legal rights. It’s about understanding what matters to the people involved, communicating effectively and finding a way to move forward constructively.
It is useful in a multitude of situations, including where there are personality clashes, grievances / cross grievances, remuneration disputes, allegations of micromanagement or bullying, where internal processes have been exhausted or where litigation seems inevitable.
Why Choose Mediation?
✅ Confidential – What’s discussed in mediation stays private, with limited exceptions.
✅ Voluntary – No one is forced to take part or to agree to anything they’re not comfortable with.
✅ Faster and More Cost-Effective – Compared to formal legal proceedings or protracted workplace dispute processes.
✅ Preserves Relationships – Especially valuable when parties must continue working together.
✅ Flexible and Informal – Tailored to the people, the situation, and the issues at hand.
Mediation Services Offered
Adele works with organisations and individuals across a wide range of sectors and variety of employment and workplace issues, including:
Workplace conflict between colleagues, managers and teams.
Performance and conduct concerns where relationships have become strained.
Return-to-work mediation following long-term absence or suspension.
Grievances and allegations of bullying, harassment or discrimination.
Breakdown in senior leadership relationships or board-level disputes.
Exit discussions, where ongoing employment is no longer viable.
Whether you’re an HR professional seeking a neutral facilitator, a manager looking to de-escalate team tension, or an individual facing a challenging working relationship — mediation can help.
Why Work With Me?
As both a trained mediator and experienced employment lawyer, Adele brings:
Legal insight with a human touch – understanding the risks, rights and claims without losing sight of the people.
Neutrality and balance – Adele doesn’t take sides, she works to help both parties feel heard, explore concerns and find a way forward.
A calm, structured process – guiding difficult conversations safely and sensitively.
A results-focused approach – helping you find practical outcomes that work.
Contact
If you’d like to know more about mediation or discuss a specific situation in confidence, please contact Adele:
