Mediation is a form of assisted negotiation where parties to a dispute work together to resolve it with the guidance and assistance of an independent third party - the mediator. There is no presentation of evidence, no witnesses or expert witnesses.
Most disputes are suitable for mediation as it allows even the most complex disputes to be settled or managed to the mutual satisfaction of both parties, without unnecessary loss of time and money.
Court-annexed mediation proceedings can be conducted in all regular and specialised courts of first and second instance, at all stages of the proceedings.
The
mediation procedure is initiated upon:
- a proposal by a party to a dispute, accepted by the other party,
- a joint proposal of both parties for an amicable dispute settlement or
- a third party proposal (e.g. judge in court proceedings).
Mediation is a fast and efficient method of resolving disputes. Its speed, simplicity and cost make it a suitable alternative in dispute resolution.
Advantages of mediation:
- VOLUNTARINESS
- INFORMALITY
- CONFIDENTIALITY
- SPEED
