Bankside Barristers Warren Sowerby (1), Bob Fisher QC (2), 2014 Mediator of the Year Maria Dew (5), Royden Hindle (6) and John Walton (7) were listed by online legal publisher Lawfuel (here the link - http://www.lawfuel.com/newzealand/mediation-stars-top-10-top-mediators-new-zealand/) in the top 10 of mediators in New Zealand.

This is a great achievement, recognising Bankside leading role in private dispute resolution in New Zealand.

The release of the list follows Lawful Arbitration Star list, also including David Williams QC (1), Sir Ian Barker QC (2) and Bob Fisher QC (3) in the top 5 (link here http://www.lawfuel.com/newzealand/mediation-stars-top-10-top-mediators-new-zealand/), and John Walton heading Lawful Arb Stars Up-and-Comers list (http://www.lawfuel.com/newzealand/mediation-stars-top-10-top-mediators-new-zealand/)

David Williams QC also heads the list of those practising in international arbitrations.