What we handle in this area
- Mediation in employment disputes (employee receivables, reinstatement)
- Mediation in commercial disputes
- Mediation in consumer disputes
- Lease and condominium disputes
- Disputes on the dissolution of co-ownership
- Voluntary mediation
- Drafting settlement and conciliation protocols
- Enforcement of settlement agreements
How does mediation work?
In mandatory mediation, the process begins with an application to the mediation office at the courthouse.
- 1ApplicationAn application is made to the mediation office and a mediator is appointed through the assignment system.
- 2Contacting the partiesThe mediator invites the parties and sets the place and date of the first meeting.
- 3NegotiationsThe parties and their lawyers discuss their claims with the mediator and evaluate possible solutions.
- 4Final reportNegotiations end with full, partial or no agreement, and a final report is drawn up.
- 5Agreement or lawsuitIf agreement is reached, the document becomes enforceable. If not, a lawsuit may be filed with the final report.
Frequently asked questions
In which disputes is mediation mandatory?+
Applying to a mediator is a precondition to filing suit in a large part of employment, commercial and consumer disputes, as well as in lease, condominium, neighbour law and co-ownership dissolution disputes.
What is the effect of a mediation settlement agreement?+
A settlement agreement signed jointly by the parties, their lawyers and the mediator is treated as equivalent to a court judgment and can be enforced without further court approval.
Do I need a lawyer at mediation?+
It is not mandatory. However, attending with a lawyer offers significant advantages in correctly calculating claims, drafting a complete agreement and making the document directly enforceable.