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D-19, 3rd Floor, Geetanjali Enclave, New Delhi - 110017, New Delhi, IN

Deepak Verma

Mediator

Mediator
Languages

Mother tongue: Hindi

English

Nationality

India

Gender

Male

Personal information

Position

Mediator

Year of birth

1947

Education

St. Aloysius College Jabalpur

Bachelor of Arts

Degree: BA

Rani Durgavati Vishwa Vidyalaya

Bachelors of Law

Degree: BA LLB

Mother Tongue

Hindi

Working Languages

English

Professional Expertise and Experience

Legal Expert

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Mediator

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Arbitrator

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Practiced Experience in Mediation

Number of mediations - 20 (as mediator and co-mediator)

I have acted as Mediator & Conciliator in several high-stake commercial disputes involving complex issues of interpretation of contracts and construction disputes.

Areas of Expertise

Mediator

I have acted as Mediator & Conciliator in several high-stake commercial disputes involving complex issues of interpretation of contracts and construction disputes.

Mediation Style

My approach to mediation is facilitative, structured, and party-centric, with a strong emphasis on trust, neutrality, and informed decision-making. I view mediation not merely as a dispute-resolution mechanism, but as a confidential and collaborative process that empowers parties to arrive at durable and mutually acceptable outcomes.

I begin each mediation by creating a safe, respectful, and non-adversarial environment where parties feel heard and understood. Active listening is central to my style and I pay close attention not only to what is said, but also to underlying interests, concerns, and emotional drivers that often influence positions. This enables me to reframe issues constructively and help parties move from rigid stances to interest-based dialogue.

I maintain strict neutrality and independence throughout the process, ensuring equal opportunity for participation and avoiding any perception of bias. While I do not impose solutions, I actively guide discussions through thoughtful questioning, reality-testing, and structured caucuses where appropriate, helping parties assess risks, expectations, and practical implications of various options.

From a soft-skills perspective, I bring patience, emotional intelligence, and cultural sensitivity to the mediation table. I am calm under pressure and adept at de-escalating tense situations, which helps parties remain focused on resolution rather than conflict. Clear communication, empathy, and respect for differing viewpoints are hallmarks of my engagement with all stakeholders.

My style is pragmatic yet flexible adapting the mediation process to the nature of the dispute, the relationship between the parties, and the commercial or personal realities involved. The objective is always to facilitate a process that is efficient, fair, and conducive to reaching a settlement that parties can confidently own and implement.

Publications and Other Activities in Mediation

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