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Meet your mediator

Lisa Sylvan is a nationally accredited mediator who brings a unique 360-degree perspective to mediation. Lisa has experience negotiating, litigating and resolving issues from every vantage point. Her extensive legal background, including over 2 decades of experience, spans:​​

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Trusted, strategic, dedicated.

  • Public and product liability

  • Medical malpractice

  • Workers' compensation

  • Transport accidents

  • Workplace relations

  • Consumer law

  • Commercial disputes

  • Institutional abuse

​Her diverse career includes senior roles in leading Australian law firms and legal and commercial executive roles at a major international company. This means Lisa has insight into the different motivations and constraints of all parties. Lisa is a Professional Member of the Resolution Institute.

Balanced, practical, results focused

Lisa is well-known for her ability to quickly unpack complex legal and commercial issues and find clear, workable solutions. Whether guiding multi-party negotiations or helping individuals to navigate emotionally charged conflicts, Lisa brings structure, empathy, and a collaborative mindset to every mediation.

Her approach is grounded in:

  • extensive litigation experience in private practice and in-house roles

  • strategic thinking and risk management honed through high-level corporate advisory roles

  • strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, developed through years of executive-level leadership and consultation.

  • a practical, people-first mindset that facilitates parties beyond conflict toward resolution.

Leadership that guides decision making

In addition to her proven leadership experience and results, Lisa has completed formal leadership training through the Institute of Managers and Leaders and holds certifications in project management and intentional leadership. Her ability to guide decision-making processes with clarity, trust, and focus makes her particularly effective in mediations involving high stakes, multiple stakeholders, or entrenched positions.

Lisa's leadership style has enabled her:

  • success managing high-value, high-risk disputes across government, healthcare, and industry

  • deep understanding of legal, commercial and human dynamics in conflict.

  • skill at resolving matters efficiently and commercially.

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