Specialist commercial dispute mediator
Harold brings an innovative and proactive approach to mediation.
Harold is an accredited specialist mediator with extensive experience in mediating commercial disputes. He practised as a litigation lawyer for over 40 years and specialised in negotiating solutions for complex litigation.
He is a pioneer in the ADR field in Australia and was a founding director of LEADR (now the Resolution Institute). Having represented many clients in diverse conflict situations, he understands the need to look for practical commercial solutions.
Meet Harold Werksman
Areas of expertise
Harold’s mediation experience covers all types of commercial disputes including shareholder and joint venture disputes, property and leasing disputes, professional negligence, financial services, franchising, and trade practices.
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These include interpretation of contracts, supply agreements, mortgage enforcement and software contracts.
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Harold has successfully mediated many leasing disputes relating to commercial and retail property.
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Mediation is especially appropriate in shareholder oppression cases and disputes arising from company and business acquisitions.
Industry Involvement
Harold is a mediation panel member of the New South Wales Law Society, the NSW Small Business Commissioner and the Office of the Franchising Administrator. He is a member of the Resolution Institute’s Advanced Panel of Mediators.
He has had extensive training in negotiation and mediation and lectures on dispute resolution to Master of Laws students. He has also provided training on successful negotiation techniques for commercial disputes to numerous public companies.
Harold has acted as appeal arbiter for the Australian Self-Medication Industry (now CHP Australia) and is the Chair of the Disciplinary Appeals Tribunal of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. He has completed the Expert Determination Course run by the Resolution Institute and conducts expert determinations.
Book an appointment now
If you would like to discuss any issue relating to mediation or the facilitation of solutions to commercial disputes, Harold would be happy to discuss them with you