Seagull Mediations was founded in 2026 by Frazer Hunt, a lawyer and AMDRAS Accredited Mediator. With 40 years of experience as a commercial litigator specializing in conflict resolution for insurance claims, Frazer has represented parties in countless commercial dispute resolution mediations.
Through Seagull Mediations, Frazer utilizes his combination of skills, experience, and insights to bring a fresh, structured, and genuinely facilitative approach to achieving the best possible resolution outcomes.
Frazer is acknowledged as being among the best at resolving disputes involving insurance, transport, and shipping. He is one of only four in Australia recognized as a Global Elite Thought Leader in Transport and Shipping by the Lexology Index Transport 2025, formerly Who’s Who Legal. He is also named in the Hall of Fame for Shipping by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, holds a Band 1 ranking in Shipping by Chambers, and is recognized as a pre-eminent lawyer in Admiralty, Shipping & Maritime by Doyle’s Guide. Additionally, he is acknowledged as an expert in Best Lawyers in Australia for alternative dispute resolution, litigation, shipping and maritime law, trade law, and transport law.
You can contact me at 0411 420 323 or frazer@seagullmediations.com.
The primary goal of Seagull Mediators is to facilitate effective conflict resolution that fosters ongoing commercial relationships and builds trust.
We specialize in dispute resolution for insurers, insurance brokers, property owners and managers, solicitors, commercial entities, and individuals involved in commercial disputes. Our areas of expertise include:
· Transport and logistics disputes
· Property damage claims
· Insurance-based commercial disputes
· Contractual disagreements
· Business-to-business conflicts
· Multi-party commercial disputes
Seagull’s founder, Frazer Hunt, has spent more than 40 years working as a commercial litigator, specializing in conflict resolution. He has represented parties in countless commercial mediations, predominantly in insurance-based transport and property claims. He is acknowledged as one of the few current mediators who truly understands insurers and the intricacies of insurance, making him a valuable resource in dispute resolution.
Frazer recognized that the traditional, adversarial “shuttle diplomacy” model often failed to help parties grasp their risks, interests, and options. As a result, mediation frequently faltered due to a lack of communication between the parties and their representatives, often leaving at least one party feeling unheard. There is usually an underlying current driving the dispute that many mediators overlook, even in commercial disputes. Once that underlying issue is identified, acknowledged, and addressed, settlement typically follows.
Seagull Mediations utilizes a facilitative mediation approach that includes:
- Pre-Mediation Engagement: Preliminary discussions, agreement on process, and exchange of key documents.
- Joint Session (where appropriate): Issue identification, clarifying interests, and establishing a constructive tone.
- Private Sessions: Exploring options, testing assumptions, and identifying pathways to resolution.
- Negotiation & Agreement: Guided discussions, practical solutions, and documented outcomes.
We offer:
· In-person mediations — available across Australia
· Online mediations — secure, efficient, and flexible
· Hybrid mediations — tailored to the parties’ needs
· Multi-party commercial disputes
The name Seagull Mediations was inspired by Frazer’s long association with the shipping, maritime, and insurance sectors. The image of seagulls following ships, along with their unique characteristics, reflects the essence of conflict resolution. Seagulls are intelligent, curious, and adept at solving problems with a proactive strategy. Thus, using a seagull as a symbol resonated with Frazer as an apt metaphor for effective dispute resolution through mediation.
Seagull Mediations offers transparent, competitive pricing designed to support efficient conflict resolution and dispute resolution processes.
Half‑Day Mediation (up to 4 hours)
$3,500 + GST Includes:
Pre‑mediation engagement
Review of materials
Mediation session
Up to 1 hour post‑mediation follow‑up
Full‑Day Mediation (up to 10 hours)
$5,000 + GST Includes:
Pre‑mediation engagement
Review of materials
Full‑day mediation
Up to 2 hours post‑mediation follow‑up
Additional Time
$500 per hour + GST (only if required and agreed)
Travel
Travel costs may apply for in‑person mediations outside metropolitan areas. Subject to agreement upon appointment, I am prepared to travel for one-day mediations in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane at my own cost.
Online Mediations
No travel costs. Same rates as above.