I have conducted mediations since 2008 as a principal of Rob Goldstein Mediation, a dedicated commercial mediation practice. In the 15 years since the change in my professional career from litigator to mediator, I have conducted close to 2500 mediations. I am a Nationally Accredited Mediator and Accredited Specialist Mediator through the Law Institute of Victoria. I have also been included on the Doyle’s List of leading mediators in Victoria in 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Prior to turning my focus to building my mediation practice, I practiced as a a Law Institute Accredited Commercial Litigation Specialist.
I sit on several panels of mediators, including the office of the Victorian Small Business Commission.
I am briefed to conduct mediations in all commercial matters, with a specific emphasis on disputes in property, lease, corporations (oppression, shareholders and partnership disputes) franchising, testators family maintenance, consumer law and employment law areas. I conduct an even spread of court matters and pre-litigation disputes.
Whilst I primarily practice as a facilitative mediator in exploring commercial outcomes for the parties, my personal approach is more interventionist as opposed to the traditional "whiteboard" mediator. With my background as an experienced litigator, my preference is to be consumed in the dispute with a view to achieving an outcome.
I also make myself available to lawyers to present to them on how to best prepare for mediations and how to develop their negotiation skills.
I also consult to KHQ Lawyers, a top tier boutique commercial law firm based in Melbourne.