JAMS International Panellists Rank Prominently in Chambers 2011

London – JAMS International, the European arm of JAMS, the world’s largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services, announced that four of its panellists were recognised in the 2011 UK edition of Chambers and Partners.

William Wood QC and Jon Lang were ranked in Band 1 in Dispute Resolution. Wood received high praise for “his ability to deal with almost any type of dispute.” Lang was noted for his “quick understanding of the parties’ aims and great ability to find common ground.”

Charles Flint QC and Patrick Walker were both listed in Band 4. Flint was described as a "authoritative and wise and an effective and impressive presence in mediations.” Walker has impressed “with his ability to navigate multiparty mediations.”

“These four panellists are tremendously talented and we are thrilled to have them on our panel,” said Lorraine Brennan, managing director of JAMS International. “We are proud that Chambers has recognized their capabilities.”

Chambers and Partners is based in London and began as general book publishers in 1969. Chambers’ staff of full-time researchers now prepares legal directories, which assess and rank the world’s leading lawyers according to their reputations among peers and clients. The research is in-depth and client focused.

Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands from 1 to 6. Qualities assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by the client.

About JAMS International
JAMS, the premier mediation and arbitration provider in the United States, and ADR Center in Italy created JAMS International in 2011 to provide mediation and arbitration of cross-border disputes worldwide. JAMS International is headquartered in London, with additional hearing locations in Amsterdam, Milan, New York and Rome. Please visit www.jamsinternational.com for more information.