Beverley Vara – Maitland Chambers
Beverley Vara of Maitland Chambers joined the IPOS Mediation panel in 2023. Vara is ‘able to command the respect of all the parties in a room, and really does get them on board. She unlocks the key issues, so that they are sufficiently aired and able to be brought to a conclusion’. A former real estate litigation head at legacy firm Allen & Overy LLP, Vara mediates across a range of commercial disputes on behalf of both domestic and international parties.
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Profile
Position
Experienced mediator who has successfully mediated a wide range of commercial disputes involving both domestic and international parties from a variety of industry sectors. Experienced in mediating disputes in: banking and finance; commercial contract; construction and engineering; insolvency; planning; PFI/PPP; professional negligence, Beverley has a particular experience in property disputes (both commercial and residential). Strong career background in real estate disputes.
Career
Former solicitor (Admitted 1994); Litigation partner at Allen & Overy LLP (2003-2013), Called to the bar 2013.
Memberships
Property Litigation Association; Civil Mediation Council; CEDR Panel Member 2013
Education
BSc Maths, London (First); MPhil, Cambs
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