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Graham Lyons

Mediator

Graham Lyons, Family First Mediation Service (which covers most of Greater London). Graham became a practising barrister (1972-2007), specialising in all family issues, and qualified as a mediator in family matters in 1998 (info@familyfirstmediation.co.ukwww.familyfirstmediation.co.uk). He is a professional practice consultant. Image kindly supplied by Iain Chrisite.

Mediator

Graham Lyons, Family First Mediation Service (which covers most of Greater London). Graham became a practising barrister (1972-2007), specialising in all family issues, and qualified as a mediator in family matters in 1998 (info@familyfirstmediation.co.ukwww.familyfirstmediation.co.uk). He is a professional practice consultant. Image kindly supplied by Iain Chrisite.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

Graham Lyons shares his reservations about the future of mediation in an open letter to the Rt Hon Simon Hughes MP*

Family mediation services are in decline & in need of urgent reform, says Graham Lyons

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Fieldfisher Ireland LLP—Dermot McEvoy

Fieldfisher Ireland LLP—Dermot McEvoy

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DWF—four appointments

Firm strengthens in-house advocacy with four new pupil appointments

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Shakespeare Martineau—Fergus Spowart & Fin Campbell

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