Eileen Carroll KC (Hon)

Described by clients as “utterly brilliant” (Who’s Who Legal), Eileen is one of the most sought after mediators in practice today and is repeatedly praised for her energetic and direct approach. As co-Founder of CEDR, after working as a lawyer in the US, she pioneered the use of mediation in Europe.

Legal Directories

• “Not afraid to depart from the conventional practice”
• “Has incredible patience and resolve, as well as an engaging and constructive manner which can help difficult parties to move more quickly towards resolution.”
• “A no-nonsense” mediator who “brings a depth of legal knowledge and an eye for detail to complex disputes.”
• “Earns particular praise for the energy she brings to mediations, with one solicitor noting “she settled the unsettleable.”
• “She managed to interplay with the teams effectively despite large numbers on each side.”

Clients

• “I'm being absolutely candid when I say that Eileen was the best mediator I've ever encountered.”
  Partner, Family Trust Case
• “We would like to thank you for all your help and assistance yesterday in bringing the above Mediation to a satisfactory conclusion. Without your professional skills and integrity, a settlement would not have been possible and we thank you again for this.”
  Partner, Media/Entertainment Case
• “A very big thank you for your skill, patience and perseverance. We certainly wouldn't have got there without you.”
  Partner, Pension Case
• “It was complicated and she dealt with it well. Strong point was the way she dealt with personalities - interpersonal skills understood the commercial drivers.”
  Solicitor, Professional Negligence Case
• “Eileen was very good at preventing the other side from walking out, which was a real risk as tensions were running very high. Eileen kept the mediation on track which ultimately led to a successful outcome.”
  Partner, Retail Case