I am a lawyer in independent private practice and a mediator. I have over 20 years’ experience in corporate commercial law – both in transaction advisory and dispute resolution.I am a trained and certified mediator, and have mediated commercial, corporate and family (including matrimonial) disputes for over 16 years.Accredited mediator and founding Trustee of Foundation for Comprehensive Dispute Resolution (FCDR), Chennai, an initiative to promote private mediation and to mainstream alternatives to litigation.Author - Mediation Policy and Practice (Oakbridge, 2021)Strongly believe that dispute resolution processes should embrace and support self-determination and resolution of conflicts by the disputants.