Dr David Parker

David has over 25 years’ experience in financial markets with over 5 years’ experience in dispute resolution, specialising in mediation. With a PhD, three Master’s degrees and a Bachelor’s degree, David is a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Australian Property Institute, the Australian Institute of Management and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Over his 25 year career, David has held senior management positions with Schroders, ANZ Funds Management and Suncorp Metway Investment Management and was the ATO First Commissioner responsible for management of the Australian Valuation Office for the Commonwealth Government.

David has deep experience of investment and financial markets, having been a professional portfolio manager in the property market and the equities market, as well as having a working knowledge of the art market, motor vehicle market and superannuation which is invaluable when assisting parties to reach agreement about significant assets.

Mediation Specialist

David is a fully qualified and accredited mediator, being:

• qualified as a mediator with ACDC
• accredited as a mediator under the National Mediator Accreditation System with LEADR
• an Acting Commissioner of the NSW Land Environment Court, conducting mediations to settle property valuation, compensation and other property related disputes

David is experienced in the use of mediation to achieve an outcome acceptable to both parties as a cheaper and faster alternative to litigation, being skilled in leading the parties through a more participatory and less stressful process that is more equitable to and preserves the dignity of each party.

David brings a knowledgeable, detached and rational perspective to mediation, adopting a formal, calm and firm approach that is fair to both parties with an engaging personality and a sense of humour. For further information about David’s professional background, please visit www.davidparker.com.au

Venue, fees and appointment

Parties often prefer to meet on neutral ground in a confidential environment, so David regularly uses rooms provided by the Australian International Disputes Centre or the Australian Institute of Company Directors in State capital cities or may use private hotel meeting rooms if the parties seek the highest level of confidentiality. Following completion of an Agreement to Mediate, fees are by agreement at hourly, half day or full day rates payable with the cost of room hire and other agreed disbursements in advance and usually shared equally by both parties.