About Jon Lang
“Jon is a very clever, pragmatic mediator ...a very calming presence in a mediation.”
“....approachable, empathetic and well prepared....engaging and creative.”
Chambers
Jon became a full-time mediator in May 2005, having spent almost 20 years as a solicitor in private practice, the last six as a partner in the disputes group of White & Case in London. He has acted as an expert in mediation and is a former Chair of the Mediation Committee of the International Bar Association, a former Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association’s International Mediation Committee and a member of CPR’s Panel of Distinguished Neutrals. Jon is also the author of the book, ‘A Practical Guide to Mediation in Intellectual Property, Technology & Related Disputes’ published by Sweet & Maxwell in 2006.
AREAS OF PRACTICE & EXPERTISE
Whilst in private practice, Jon acted for clients at all levels of the judicial system (including in a number of reported cases), in domestic and international arbitration as well as mediation. He has represented clients from a wide variety of industry sectors from aviation to underwriting and in most types of commercial dispute, from shareholder actions to professional negligence claims. Whilst in-house counsel at LIFFE, Jon advised on matters relevant to the then financial services regulatory regime as well as looking after Exchange related arbitrations and disciplinary investigations.
A CALM AND MEASURED APPROACH
With twenty years litigation practice behind him, Jon draws on his extensive experience not just of mediating well over a thousand cases, but of negotiating settlements on behalf of his clients and representing them at mediation whilst in private practice. He has a calm and measured approach and works hard with the parties to reach a deal. A selection of comments from recent editions of the Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 directories reflecting Jon’s mediation style and practice can be found at the Testimonials tab of this website or by using the link below. These directory comments are followed by examples of feedback received direct from parties and those that represent them.
CAREER HISTORY
​Independent Commercial Mediator, May 2005 to date
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Partner, White & Case, 1999 to May 2005
Partner, Llewelyn Zeitman, 1996-99
Solicitor, McKenna & Co, 1988-96
In-house counsel, London International Financial Futures Exchange, LIFFE, 1987-88
Solicitor, Elborne Mitchell, 1986-87​