Kate is listed in the top bands of the current editions of The Legal 500 and the Chambers and Partners.
Legal 500
Kate is ‘One of the very best mediators around‘, ‘she quickly gains the trust of parties with her friendly approach. Her calm manner, keen intellect and common-sense pragmatism, mixed with quiet steeliness (when necessary), help resolve disputes that appear intractable‘. Qualified as a lawyer both in England & Wales and New York, Jackson recently mediated over 40 high-value, complex commercial mediations, including multi-party and multi-day mediations. In addition to her thriving commercial mediation practice, Jackson mediates specialist areas, such as media, sports, art, aviation, trusts and online gambling; and of the cases that she mediated in 2022/23, the claim values ranged from hundreds of thousands of pounds to £800m. [Legal 500 2024, Band 1]
Kate qualified as a lawyer both in England and Wales, and New York. Kate ‘displays all the hallmarks required of a first-rate mediator – knows when to listen, when to interject, when to offer guidance/reassurance, and when to leave the parties to make their own choices, while maintaining impartiality‘. A full-time mediator since 2009, ex-Magic Circle litigator Jackson is experienced in mediating high-value, high-profile disputes for large public and international companies, as well as individuals with personal grievances. [Legal 500 2023, Band 1]
Working full time as a mediator since 2009, Kate joined Independent Mediators in 2015. She is described as ‘a fantastic mediator, who is calm, pragmatic and thoughtful‘. Qualified as a lawyer both in England and Wales, and New York, ex-Magic Circle litigator Jackson is experienced in handling high-value, high-profile disputes; and her clients range from large public and international companies to individuals with personal grievances. [Legal 500 2022, Band 1]
Kate Jackson is ‘phenomenally knowledgeable and thinks of everything‘, is appointed in approximately 50-55 high-value, complex commercial mediations a year. Others note that she is ‘very well prepared and able to push both sides on their cases; she proposes considered alternatives and keeps pushing for a resolution. In short, she is exactly what parties look for in a mediator‘. [Legal 500 2021, Band 1]
Kate Jackson ‘establishes gravitas immediately and fosters confidence – the parties know that they are getting informed interaction and this is what really sets her apart’. Jackson has been accredited as a mediator since 2005 and is appointed in over 50 high-value, complex commercial mediations each year. Qualified as a lawyer both in England and Wales and New York, Jackson has successfully mediated disputes in a variety of commercial sectors, including banking, general commercial, insurance, IP, employment, private client, public sector, real estate and professional negligence. Jackson’s clients range from large public and international companies to individuals with personal grievances. [Legal 500 2020, Band 1]
Chambers & Partners
Kate Jackson is a pre-eminent mediator with foremost abilities in financial service sector cases, where she leverages her experience working in investment banks. She is also strong in insurance and professional negligence matters. “I learn from Kate during mediations. What’s most impressive is how extremely good she is at calming parties to keep them willing to negotiate. She doesn’t pull any punches and is frank and stands her ground. She’s persistent and ensures we’re committed to the deal, keeping it moving and reaching a settlement.” “She’s a great mediator. The clients warm to Kate – she’s clear and concise and really reads the room, which helps.” “Kate approaches all of our mediations with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity. She works tirelessly to help bring the most intransigent defendants to the negotiating table.” “Kate is extremely approachable and considerate of the parties. She has an ability to get the job done efficiently but also sympathetically, which is a real skill.” [Chambers and Partners 2024, Band 1]
Kate Jackson is a pre-eminent mediator with foremost abilities in financial service sector cases, where she leverages her experience working in investment banks. She is also strong in insurance and professional negligence matters. “She’s great with the clients and is a calm mediator.” “She is a consummate professional.” [Chambers and Partners 2023, Band 1]
Kate Jackson of Independent Mediators is a pre-eminent mediator with foremost abilities in financial service sector cases, where she leverages her experience working in investment banks. She is also strong in insurance and professional negligence matters.
“Kate is an incredibly level-headed, calm and commercial mediator.” “She kept her eye on the ball and was very good at directing the discussion towards a settlement.” [Chambers and Partners 2022, Band 1]
Kate Jackson Kate Jackson of Independent Mediators is a pre-eminent mediator with foremost abilities in financial service sector cases, where she leverages her experience working in investment banks. She is also strong in insurance and professional negligence matters. “Kate is a really top-notch mediator; she has a very good manner with clients and can get to the heart of issues.” “She is a first-class, absolutely brilliant mediator.” [Chambers and Partners 2021, Band 1]
Kate Jackson is applauded by interviewees for her “determined, smart and very astute” approach to mediation. Her first-class practice demonstrates expertise in financial services, insurance and professional negligence disputes, among others, and is appointed both domestically and internationally. One source reports: “Kate was fantastic to deal with and always very helpful.” [Chambers and Partners 2020, Band 1]
Who’s Who Legal: Mediation
Kate Jackson is listed as one of the World’s top mediators in this International Directory.
Kate is commended for her “excellent manner and communication skills” that make it “easy to strike up a rapport with her”. [Who’s Who Legal: Mediation 2022]
Kate “has developed an outstanding reputation in the field” and “she has a very effective approach and mediation style.” [Who’s Who Legal: Mediation 2021]
She is recognised as a leading figure in complex disputes and is a successful commercial and corporate mediator. Sources celebrate Kate’s “exceptional approach to mediations” and ability to successfully mediate disputes across a wide range of commercial sectors. [Who’s Who Legal: Mediation 2020]