David Wilson - CEDR Accredited Mediator Spotlight

David Wilson’s career has spanned private practice at Simmons & Simmons in London, Hong Kong and the Middle East, through to 27 years at Goldman Sachs, where he led compliance, litigation and legal teams across Europe and Asia.

His work at the intersection of high-stakes disputes, negotiation, and leadership led him to explore mediation and coaching. After completing his CEDR training, David founded Dominion Street, a practice focused on mediation and executive coaching. He now combines his legal expertise with mediation skills to help professionals discover the skills to resolve disputes early, manage friction productively, and develop stronger leaders.

Find out more about becoming a CEDR-Accredited Mediator: https://www.cedr.com/event/mediator-s...

💼 Learn more about David Wilson’s journey from global financial services litigation to accredited mediator, and how he applies mediation skills in leadership, coaching, and complex disputes:

⏱️ Video Overview:
00:00 – Introduction to David Wilson
00:29 – Career beginnings at Simmons & Simmons (London, Hong Kong, Middle East)
00:57 – Joining Goldman Sachs and setting up commodities compliance
01:35 – Founding Dominion Street: mediation and coaching services
02:05 – Negotiating and mediating between internal stakeholders
03:28 – How CEDR training enhanced negotiation and mediation skills
05:25 – The importance of leadership agility and adapting styles
06:06 – Moving from litigation to early dispute resolution
07:26 – How does early engagement help in managing conflict?
08:43 – Balancing healthy friction with effective group dynamics
09:25 – Coaching and mediation: listening, questioning, accountability
10:39 – The value of role-play and faculty expertise in CEDR training
11:14 – How would you describe your mediation style?
11:50 – Why did you choose to your mediation training with CEDR?
12:40 – Expanding into international mediation (France and beyond)

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