From an impasse to the solution.

Often, clients ask with anxiety: "How is it done? Shall we be in the same space? What shall we talk about?"

Lack of information about the process is the number one reason people hesitate to choose out-of-court resolution methods for resolving their disputes.

Shedding more light onto the process, it is important to acknowledge that mediation is not a casual conversation. It is a structured, safe, and completely confidential process.

Before we meet, we prepare your strategy together.

We know what you want to achieve and what you are not willing to give up.

In joint meetings, we all start together and, for the first time, the parties have the opportunity to be heard without the interruptions and strict formalities of a hearing process in a courtroom.

During private meetings, the mediator meets with each side separately and that is the time where each one can express what would not be willing to reveal in front of others and creative solutions can be explored.

When the golden ratio is finally achieved, the mediation agreement is drawn up, signed by everyone that participated during the process and, once filed with the registry of the relevant Court of First Instance, it is equal to an enforceable title.

In the mediation process, nobody loses. There are two parties who choose to handle over the situation and decide together how they wish to regulate and resolve the issue concerning them.

Whereas in a courtroom, the one who has the best argument about the past wins...In mediation, those who want a better future win.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mediation:

- Is the agreement binding ?

Once the mediation agreement is signed and filed with the Court of First Instance, it becomes enforceable which means it has exactly the same force as a final court decision.

-Do I have to be in the same room with the other side ?

Not necessarily. If the tension is high or the relationship has been seriously disrupted, the process can be done in separate rooms, in private meetings. The mediator moves between the two sides until common ground is found.

- What happens if we don't agree in the end?

Participation in the process is voluntary. If the parties do not come to an agreement they retain their right to resort to the courts.

- Is the process confidential ?

The mediation process is highly confidential and that is a great advantage. Anything said during the mediation process is confidential. It cannot be used later in court, neither by the mediator as a witness, nor by the other side, nor by the lawyers present.

- How much does mediation cost?

The cost is predetermined and controllable, unlike the unforeseen surprises of a long-running legal dispute in a courtroom.