MEDIATION
Mediations enable amicable settlements. The success rates are high. Mediation procedures are considerably more flexible, quick and cost-effective than court proceedings.
Mediation, which in Germany has also been regulated by law since 2012, is determined by the following elements (cf. Section 1 Mediation Act):
Mediations enable amicable settlements. The success rates are high. Mediation procedures are considerably more flexible, quick and cost-effective than court proceedings.
Mediation, which in Germany has also been regulated by law since 2012, is determined by the following elements (cf. Section 1 Mediation Act):
structured and confidential procedure
voluntary, self-responsible and mutually agreeable dispute resolution by the parties
with the support of an independent and neutral mediator without decision-making authority
The parties themselves have full control at every step of the mediation procedure. In contrast to public court proceedings or arbitration procedures, the parties do not have to fear that any third party takes a decision that goes against their wishes and is perceived as disadvantageous. Moreover, nobody puts pressure on them to enter into a lame compromise.
voluntary, self-responsible and mutually agreeable dispute resolution by the parties
with the support of an independent and neutral mediator without decision-making authority
The parties themselves have full control at every step of the mediation procedure. In contrast to public court proceedings or arbitration procedures, the parties do not have to fear that any third party takes a decision that goes against their wishes and is perceived as disadvantageous. Moreover, nobody puts pressure on them to enter into a lame compromise.
Mediation will never fully replace litigation - however, enterprises increasingly view lengthy and incalculable court proceedings with a far more critical eye. Mediation has clear-cut advantages:
time-saving (time is money: liquidity and interest)
cost-saving (often neglected: internal costs)
preservation of personal or business relations
control over the procedure and its outcome
confidentiality of the procedure, protection against negative publicity
comprehensive dispute resolution beyond the legal subject matter of dispute, apart from legal aspects other (especially personal and economic aspects) are also factored in
high success rates
The advantages outweigh potential disadvantages, the latter can especially include additional costs and loss of time if mediation fails. However, the additional costs and loss of time possibly involved in mediation are moderate compared to the costs and time involved in litigation. This can be vividly demonstrated by a graphic case study showing the time and cost axes. Moreover, the additional costs and loss of time are incurred only if the mediation fails. Based on the high prospects of success, the chances of a positive outcome of mediation can be classified as higher than that of litigation.
cost-saving (often neglected: internal costs)
preservation of personal or business relations
control over the procedure and its outcome
confidentiality of the procedure, protection against negative publicity
comprehensive dispute resolution beyond the legal subject matter of dispute, apart from legal aspects other (especially personal and economic aspects) are also factored in
high success rates
The advantages outweigh potential disadvantages, the latter can especially include additional costs and loss of time if mediation fails. However, the additional costs and loss of time possibly involved in mediation are moderate compared to the costs and time involved in litigation. This can be vividly demonstrated by a graphic case study showing the time and cost axes. Moreover, the additional costs and loss of time are incurred only if the mediation fails. Based on the high prospects of success, the chances of a positive outcome of mediation can be classified as higher than that of litigation.
Our range of services in mediation is comprehensive. Depending on the nature of the case and mandate, we either act as mediators or as a mediating lawyers.
As mediators we act in the role of a neutral intermediaries in commercial law conflicts. The vast majority of the mediation procedures we conducted ended successfully, which means that with our support, but on their own responsibility, the parties could find an amicable solution. Successful mediation procedures have a highly satisfying effect, not only because a legal dispute could be prevented, but also because as a rule they are more considerate of relationships, can reduce misunderstandings and communication difficulties, and can establish mutual trust.
As mediating lawyers we safeguard the interests of one party. The mediating lawyer is a legal professional specialising in mediation. The double qualification as commercial lawyers and mediation experts is essential for this role. As mediating lawyers, wetake the leading role in rendering advice in conflict situations or contribute our mediation competence to a team of lawyers. Clients wish to be advised and supported by their lawyers to the greatest possible extent. Mediation requires the skills of a conflict manager who also considers the psychological and communicative aspects and knows the course of an alternative dispute resolution procedure. Mediating lawyers have the experience and competence to fulfil the tasks of a conflict manager involved in mediation. Attempts at finding an agreement within the scope of a mediation procedure are (even more) promising when the parties are accompanied by mediating lawyers (in this respect see May, NJW-aktuell 31/2014, 14; May, NZBau 2014, 334; May/Hartung, NJW-aktuell 5/2014, 12).
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