It provides a confidential forum to explore solutions without the time, expense and uncertainty of litigation.

At Paxton-Hall Lawyers, we prepare and represent clients in mediation with a clear strategy focused on achieving commercially sensible and durable resolutions.

We work closely with clients to clarify objectives, assess risk, define settlement parameters and present their position effectively. Where agreement is reached, we ensure the terms are properly documented and enforceable.

If mediation does not resolve the dispute, we provide seamless continuity of representation through litigation.

Our mediation service is headed up by our special counsel, Arlette MacManus. Arlette facilitates mediations across a broad range of matters, including commercial and shareholder disputes, insolvency and debt recovery, contractual and Australian Consumer Law claims, estate and succession disputes, property and tenancy matters, employment issues and not-for-profit governance disputes. We also assist in sensitive matters where early and confidential resolution is critical.

• Barrister with over 25 years’ experience
• Civil Magistrate-3 years
• Mediator Qualifications:
  • MDRAS National Accredited Mediator – 2025
  • Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution, United Kingdom – 2013
  • Commercial Mediation Accreditation Program, Stellenbosch University Business School, South Africa – 2013
• Member of Queensland Law Society
• Member of Resolution Institute

• Estate Disputes-disputes between parties with competing interests
• Neighbourhood disputes
• Civil and consumer disputes including contractual disputes, body corporate matters
• Workplace disputes-between employers and employees or among colleagues
• Retail Leasing Expertise
• Residential Tenancy Disputes
• Commercial Tenancy Disputes