Emma Tunnard

Emma is a CEDR-accredited mediator working in civil, commercial and workplace disputes across the UK.

Having originally qualified as a solicitor, Emma brings a solid understanding of the legal process to her mediation practice, along with a developed ability to approach sensitive situations with empathy and to remain adaptable to the needs and perspectives of the parties involved.

Emma has a particular interest in helping individuals and businesses navigate disputes constructively, and in helping parties reach outcomes that are clear and workable.

In her practice, Emma has mediated cases involving individuals and groups in civil matters, family and commercial disputes, and disputes between teams or individuals within the workplace.

Alongside her professional work, Emma is actively involved in her local community. She serves on the board of directors of two Scottish charities and chairs an appeals’ panel for the local education authority. Emma also volunteers as a community mediator and helps local primary schools adopt peer mediation schemes, reflecting her commitment to supporting individuals at all levels.

Qualifications

• CEDR-accredited commercial and civil mediator (UK)
• CEDR-accredited workplace and employment mediator (UK)
• Solicitor (non-practising) England & Wales
• LLB Law – Lancaster University

Professional Memberships

• Law Society of England & Wales
• Civil Mediation Council
• Scottish Mediation
• CEDR
• Society of Mediators

Panel Memberships

• Scottish Legal Complaints Commission
• Scottish Mediation Third Sector
• Solution Talk
• Smile