Mediation is one of the ways of alternative dispute resolution. It takes place with the participation of a third impartial party - a mediator, who helps the parties to overcome the conflict and to find an agreement acceptable for both of them.
Compared to judicial proceedings mediation offers many advantages:
- TIME SAVINGS: Mediation saves time as it is significantly faster than judicial resolution. Unlike judicial proceedings, which can take years, mediation allows finding a solution from days to weeks.
- MONEY SAVINGS: Mediation also saves money, as parties do not have to incur additional costs associated with judicial proceedings.
- THE SOLUTION LIES IN HANDS OF THE PARTIES OF MEDIATION: The aim of mediation is, with the help of a mediator, to find a solution for the future, which will be maximally satisfactory to both parties and will take into account their interests, needs, and capabilities. On the other hand, the aim of mediation is not to find a culprit, so no evidence gathering takes place during it.
- CONFIDENTIALITY: Mediation offers participants the opportunity to discuss their matter in privacy, without court interference.
- VOLUNTARINESS: Mediation is a voluntary process that starts by conclusion of a contract on performance of mediation and can be unilaterally terminated by any party at any time without justification.
- TIME AND PLACE FLEXIBILITY: Mediation meetings take place at locations and times agreed upon by the parties and the mediator.
- GOOD RELATIONSHIPS IN THE FUTURE: Mediation allows the parties to hear and understand each other, and has great potential for restoring or establishing good relationships between the parties in the future, or at least, might contribute to good communication between the parties in the future.
The mediation is particularly suitable:
- in case of previous long-term personal or business relationships between the parties
- in case of uncertainty about the outcome of resolving the matter in the judicial proceedings (or arbitration)
- in case of significant costs associated with the conflict
- when the resolution of the matter cannot be delayed
- when it is important to maintain the confidentiality of information related to the disputed matter
Should you consider mediation but would need more information, or if you would like to discuss the suitability of mediation in your situation, please do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone.
Veronika Weigl, Registered Mediator
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Mediation sessions usually take place at the offices located at Nové Dvory 90, 262 03, district of Příbram or at Na Příkopě 857/18, 110 00 Prague 1, but it is possible to agree on a different location anywhere in Prague, Dobříš, Příbram, Sedlčany, Benešov, and their surroundings.