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Steve Lancken

Independent Commercial Mediator

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Negocio Resolutions is the practice of Steve Lancken, a highly experienced former lawyer, National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) accredited mediator and dispute resolution specialist with more than four decades of full-time experience helping organisations resolve complex disputes.

Drawing on extensive legal, commercial and negotiation expertise, Steve has helped organisations navigate challenging conflicts, protect important relationships, reduce risk and achieve better outcomes. Based in Sydney, Steve provides independent mediation, facilitation and conflict management services to organisations, executives, lawyers, legal advisers, general counsel and government agencies across Australia and internationally.

Organisations facing conflict and lawyers representing clients need an experienced, genuinely independent mediation practitioner who understands the complexities of commercial disputes and can help parties move towards practical resolution while supporting better decision-making.

Why Choose Steve Lancken for Mediation and Dispute Resolution?

The right process is the key to creating great outcomes.

Every dispute is unique. The best resolution approach depends on understanding the conflict, the interests of those involved and the outcomes they need to achieve. Processes range from facilitative approaches, such as mediation, where parties retain control and work towards their own solutions, to determinative processes, such as arbitration and litigation, where an external decision-maker determines the outcome.

At Negocio, Steve Lancken practices the full continuum of dispute resolution processes, and tailor the dispute resolution process to the circumstances of each matter. Steve combines legal expertise, commercial insight and negotiation skill to deliver independent, strategic and practical dispute resolution.

Clients choose Steve Lancken because he is:

  • Independent and impartial — providing a trusted, neutral perspective to help parties move forward.

  • Highly experienced — with more than 40 years’ experience in dispute resolution and complex commercial matters.

  • Trusted by lawyers and senior executives — respected for his understanding of commercial realities and legal complexities.

  • NMAS-accredited — meeting nationally recognised standards for mediation practice.

  • Experienced in complex disputes — with the ability to manage challenging, high-value and multi-party conflicts.

  • Energetic and focused — bringing commitment, momentum and practical problem-solving to every matter.

  • Versatile and adaptable — tailoring the process to the needs of each dispute.

Steve was awarded Mediator of the Year in 2016, 2018 and 2020, and recognised by industry guides including Doyle’s Guide.

Our Conflict Resolution and Mediation Services

  • Mediation of commercial disputes and litigation

  • Mediation of bullying and harassment matters

  • Team conflict resolution

  • Assessment and mediation of legal cost matters

  • Mediation of disputes about wills and estates

  • Facilitation of difficult conversations

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Who We Work With:

Steve Lancken regularly assists:

  • Lawyers and law firms

  • In-house legal teams

  • Professional services firms

  • Insurers

  • Executive leadership teams

  • Government agencies

  • Universities

  • Healthcare organisations

  • Not-for-profit organisations

  • HR practitioners

Supporting Organisations Across Australia

Negocio Resolutions works with organisations throughout Australia and the world:

  • Sydney

  • New South Wales

  • Melbourne

  • Victoria

  • Brisbane

  • Queensland

  • Canberra

  • Adelaide

  • Perth

Engagements are conducted in person or delivered online across Australia and the internationally.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Steve Lancken is an NMAS accredited mediator with extensive experience facilitating workplace, commercial and organisational disputes.

  • Yes. Steve has been asked to assist pre-litigation and during litigation with mediation, executive conflict and complex organisational matters.

  • Yes. Steve works throughout Australia, including Victoria, Queensland and other states and internationally, either in person or online.

Steve Lancken

Steve Lancken is the founder of Negocio Resolutions and has worked with organisations across Australia for more than forty years as a mediator, a conflict management advisor, independent dispute resolution specialist and teacher.

Steve’s surname ‘Lancken’ has German origins and is relatively uncommon in Australia, so it's sometimes remembered or spelled as Larkin, Lanken or Lankin. If you've been searching for Steve Lancken, Stephen Lancken or similar variations, you've found the right person.

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