At home, in your office or remotely. We help people resolve family, workplace and commercial disputes through a voluntary process led by a neutral mediator. The format and venue are agreed with everyone involved.
Kayode is a trained mediator, coach and mentor with more than two decades of experience across mediation, coaching and personal development. He holds a degree in Sociology and trained in coaching with the Coaching Academy UK in 2002.
His background includes work with Alternatives to Conflict, Mediation Buckinghamshire and Camden Mediation, alongside experience in banking, insurance, criminal investigation and education. His approach centres on careful listening, constructive questions and helping people find common ground.
Any appointment is subject to availability, conflict-of-interest checks and agreement by both parties. The mediator's neutral role is separate from ProHearings' support for one party. Biography and photo sourced from Kayode's own website.
Family and commercial mediation
Tell us about the dispute, who would take part and whether you would prefer a home visit, an office meeting or a remote session. We assess suitability, check availability and agree the scope and fee before booking. Family and commercial mediation are quoted individually.
Family mediation is subject to suitability and safeguarding checks. MIAMs and family court certificates are not included in this service.
Workplace mediation support
For workplace disputes, ProHearings can also support one party with invitations, preparation and attendance. This support is separate from the neutral mediator's role.
1 The invitation
We ask you for a short outline of the dispute and the outcome you want, then prepare a clear invitation explaining the proposed process, format, fee approach and next steps. We retain the invitation, delivery record and any response.
2 Choosing an independent mediator
If both sides agree in principle, we can propose mediators with relevant employment experience, check availability and independence, agree how the mediator fee will be split and confirm the terms before anything is booked.
3 Preparing your position
Support can include a concise position statement, the documents the mediator needs, opening position, target, walk-away point, non-financial terms and a plan for each private session.
4 Representation on the day
Where agreed, ProHearings can attend on your side, help test proposals and keep a record of terms. The mediator remains responsible for the neutral process and does not advise either party. You decide what proposals to make or accept, and whether to continue or end the mediation.
5 Deadlines continue
Private mediation does not pause an employment tribunal deadline. Acas notification, the ET1 and any tribunal orders must be tracked and acted on alongside mediation.
6 Agreement and independent advice
Mediation discussions are confidential, subject to the agreed exceptions. Any resolution should be recorded clearly. If the outcome is a statutory settlement agreement, separate advice from a relevant independent adviser is required.
FAQ
Workplace mediation questions
No. Mediation is voluntary and both sides must agree to participate.
No. Acas conciliation is a free statutory service connected to potential or existing tribunal claims. Private mediation uses an independent mediator selected by the parties and usually carries a separate fee.
It can, if both sides agree, but the cost and usefulness should be assessed case by case.
Yes. Private mediation and, in suitable cases, judicial mediation can be considered after proceedings begin.
No. ProHearings acts for one party. The mediator is separately appointed and remains independent.
