Suzanne Tager

England

CEDR · Civil and Commercial Mediator and former Commercial Litigator at Hogan Lovells. Suzanne Tager has over 20 years’ experience of dealing with and resolving high-value, multi-jurisdictional, cross-border, commercial disputes both domestically and internationally; 14 years of which were spent working at Hogan Lovells, a top global law firm. During her time at the firm, Suzanne also completed secondments to the New York office and to the group litigation team at Standard Chartered Bank. Suzanne’s mediation appointments tend to reflect her litigation expertise, and she is regularly appointed to assist with disputes relating to banking and finance, contentious insolvency, shareholders, JVs, partnerships, property and general commercial matters. “Suzanne has a very approachable manner combining friendliness, confidence and where appropriate professional toughness.” She “has excellent interpersonal skills” and prides herself on her ability to build rapport with lawyers and lay clients at all levels within an organisation. Her clients value her strong analytical and negotiation skills and her creative approach to thinking through difficult issues. Suzanne quickly gains her clients’ trust and confidence, “is entirely pragmatic and good at understanding a client’s ultimate goal.” She has a relaxed manner, is calm, composed and organised, bringing a positive energy and good humour to the mediation process. When mediating, Suzanne also draws on her deep understanding of negotiation, influence, psychology, decision-making and behavioural economics; gleaned from extensive research, seminars and a Certification in Negotiation from Yale University

England