Welcome to MATA


David Richbell b & w


the home of
Mediation Mastery






“Greetings....................

“When I trained as a commercial mediator in 1991 I knew immediately that mediation was by far the best and most sensible way of resolving disputes, so much so that I ceased my Quantity Surveying practice in 1996, initially to become a director of CEDR (Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution) and then, from 2001, to practise on my own as MATA (Mediation and Training Alternatives). Throughout that time I have trained mediators and also lawyers in how best to use mediation and now, MATA’s most recent development is in delivering our new Mediator Training Course. I believe that the world of Mediation is a life-long journey that should never stop. Every mediation I facilitate and every course/seminar or workshop that I deliver always adds to my personal learning experience as well as coaching and mentoring others.”

I created MATA so that I could work in the arena that I am passionate about and I look forward to welcoming you to my learning community and working along side you, whichever of the courses you decide to embark upon.


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