Meet Sharon Mutizira · Accredited Mediator
Your path to confidential, expert-led resolution.
I'm Sharon Mutizira, a Civil and Commercial Mediator helping founders, businesses, families, and charities resolve disputes quickly, fairly, and with clarity across the UK, UAE, and beyond. I specialise in brand‑related and commercial conflicts, bringing over nine years' experience in negotiation and dispute resolution to help you protect what matters and move forward without courtroom drama.
My approach is structured but human: I create a confidential space where people feel heard, untangle the issues from the emotions, and work towards clear, practical agreements that last.
Registered with
Civil Mediation Council · Mediation Hub MENA · ADGM Pro Bono · WIPO ADR Young
What I mediate
Three core areas, one confidential process.
Commercial & Contract
Contract, shareholder, supplier and cross-border commercial disputes for businesses of every stage.
ExploreIP & Brand
Trade marks, copyright, patents and technology disputes, backed by Chartered Trade Mark Attorney expertise.
ExploreCivil, Personal & Community
Property, family, inheritance, workplace and community matters that are better resolved out of court.
ExploreHow mediation helps
A structured, confidential space to move forward.
Mediation gives you a structured, confidential space to address difficult issues without the cost, delay, and uncertainty of going to court. It allows everyone involved to be heard, explore what really matters, and work towards solutions that feel fair and practical for all sides. Instead of a decision handed down by a judge, mediation helps you reach clear, workable agreements that you shape and control, ones built to hold up once everyone has left the room.
Because it can be arranged quickly and flexibly, online or in person, mediation is especially effective for cross‑border disputes where relationships and reputation matter as much as the legal position.
Why work with Sharon
Relatable, impartial, with a legal backbone.
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Dual perspective, single focus
Civil and Commercial Mediator with a strong background in intellectual property and commercial disputes, able to understand both the legal and human dimensions of conflict.
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A relatable, calm guide
A 'friendly but firm' presence who combines lived experience of conflict with professional training, helping people feel safe enough to speak honestly and explore solutions.
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Cross‑border and culturally aware
Experienced with UK, UAE, and diaspora clients, sensitive to cultural and language differences while keeping everyone focused on realistic, workable outcomes.
Accreditations & Memberships
Let's talk about your next steps
A free 30-minute exploratory call.
In our call we can:
- ·Outline the situation you are currently dealing with
- ·Ask questions about the process and how mediation works
- ·Learn whether mediation may be suitable for your circumstances
- ·Explore whether other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution may be appropriate
- ·Consider whether my approach and services are the right fit for your needs
Trade mark & IP enquiries
All mediation services on this website are provided by Sharon Mutizira in her capacity as an independent accredited mediator, and not in her capacity as a trade mark attorney. For IP and trade mark legal enquiries, please contact TM@sharonmutizira.com or reach Sharon directly:
The unlitigate letter
Occasional notes from the mediation room.
A short, honest email, infrequently sent, easy to leave. Practical thinking on mediation, IP and cross-border disputes.