Áine Lavery is an Accredited Mediator with the Mediators Institute of Ireland and a Certified Loss Adjuster with the Insurance Institute of Ireland. She has more than 20 years experience managing complex disputes and claims across the island of Ireland on behalf of Irish and international insurers.
Based in Dublin and Armagh, Áine has worked with a wide range of stakeholders, including claimants, insurers, solicitors, brokers, expert witnesses and public bodies. Her professional background has provided her with extensive experience in negotiation, dispute resolution and managing competing interests in often challenging and sensitive circumstances.
As a mediator, Áine works with parties involved in a broad range of disputes, including:
Claims and insurance disputes
Commercial and business disputes
Family disputes
Workplace disputes
Community disputes
Landlord and tenant disputes
Restorative Practice
Construction
Áine believes that, while the subject matter of disputes may differ, the underlying issues are often remarkably similar. People want to be heard, understood and treated with respect. They want an opportunity to explain their perspective, better understand the views of others, and play a meaningful role in shaping the outcome.
Mediation provides a structured, confidential and impartial process through which parties can communicate constructively, explore the issues affecting them, and work towards mutually acceptable solutions. It offers an opportunity to resolve disputes more quickly and collaboratively, helping parties avoid the financial cost, emotional strain and uncertainty that can arise from protracted disputes and lengthy legal proceedings.
By retaining control of both the discussions and the outcome, parties are often better placed to reach practical and lasting agreements that reflect their individual circumstances, needs and interests. Mediation can also help preserve relationships where appropriate, improve understanding between parties, and create solutions that may not be available through formal legal processes.
Áine’s approach is calm, practical and balanced. She is committed to providing a respectful and supportive environment in which parties can engage in constructive dialogue, consider different perspectives and explore options for resolution.
Whatever the nature of the dispute, Áine’s role as mediator is to help parties communicate effectively, understand each others perspectives, identify common ground and work towards an outcome that is acceptable to everyone involved.