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Barry Jordan

Barry Jordan - Commercial Mediation Specialist
New Zealand
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Contact details
Phone: +64 21 537 684
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Download cv/resumé
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About my services

Mediation through a distinct commercial lens

Barry Jordan is a respected commercial mediator and financial specialist who has operated at the highest levels with public and private sector organisations. He has worked at the coalface of commercial disputes and contested matters for over 25 years. His notable forensic and litigation experience means he is uniquely placed to help resolve your commercial dispute.



A fresh perspective on complex financial and commercial disputes

With a background as a forensic accountant, insolvency specialist and commercial negotiator, Barry has the hands on experience to help you reach effective solutions to seemingly intractable positions. He knows where to look to find clarity, the unusual detail and the significant patterns, guiding parties to a solution where everyone is in a better position than when they walked into the room.

His commercial expertise is supported by a controlled yet facilitative approach to help parties reach a resolution. He is empathetic and composed, yet persistent and responsive, narrowing issues swiftly and articulating them clearly.



A purposeful path to settlement

It all adds up to a balance of specialised commercial experience and an agile, pragmatic approach. Barry’s distinct and highly effective formula will help you reach a pragmatic and enduring settlement.

Experience and qualifications

Barry&rsquos attributes set him apart. He has a rare combination of hands on commercial experience and a thoughtful approach that could make all the difference in your dispute resolution.

Knowing Numbers Inside Out

Barry&rsquos whole career has been focused on actual disputes and complex litigation. As a forensic accountant and insolvency specialist he is a nationally respected financial and accounting expert.

He knows interrogates loves and respects the numbers &ndash it&rsquos second nature to him. He has a clear understanding of legal concepts and boundaries adding a unique perspective that allows him to quickly and comprehensively understand the drivers behind the numbers. This helps parties confidently move to an outcome that works for everyone.

Experience on the Ground

Barry understands the reality of commercial disputes &ndash the oftencomplicated circumstances that lead to conflict and the consequences of settlement detail.

With a background as a forensic accountant insolvency specialist and courtroom expert he&rsquos seen it lived it and helped resolve it.

Seeing both the big picture and the deep detail

with equal clarity is a significant advantage in commercial mediation.

Honesty Integrity and Awareness

Dispute resolution is rarely straightforward with

much at stake. It requires a person of honesty integrity and awareness to guide parties to a successful outcome. These attributes have been central to Barry&rsquos entire career.

Barry is both observant and empathetic. He understands the styles and needs of all parties and stakeholders working to ensure everyone feels confident that their views have been considered

and heard.

Barry has the mediation experience and character to dig deeper when required searching for the sometimes unexpected solution that works.

He is calm and composed but persistent and responsive with a controlled facilitative approach

to resolution.
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Accreditation summary
Farm Debt Mediation Accreditation,
Resolution Institute NZ Mediation Accreditation
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Additional dispute resolution skills
Expert determination
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Languages spoken
English
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Areas of practice
Commercial
Business to business sales, Consumer & retail, Contracts & agreements, Corporate, Family, Farm Debt Mediation accredited, Franchising, Information & communication technology, Intellectual property & trademarks, Professional practice, Property - Body corporate / strata / unit title, Small, Supply contracts
Construction
Construction - Contracts, Construction - Domestic or small commercial, Construction - Industrial or major commercial, Engineering - Civil, Engineering - Design & architecture, Engineering - Electrical, Engineering - Mechanical
Education
Tertiary
Family
Business, Separation without children
Financial
Accounting, Audit, Banking & loans, Farm Debt Mediation accredited, Insurance, Shareholding, Taxation, Trusts, Other
Organisational
Corporate, Governance, Government, Not for profit
Workplace
Employment contracts