Long-running legal proceedings are not always the best solution. In most cases, the relationship between the parties is damaged. In addition, you may be less actively involved in the proceedings, and an unpleasant atmosphere may develop.
Through mediation, the parties actively work toward a solution without the intervention of a judge. In inheritance disputes, labor disputes, divorces, business conflicts, or disputes with a customer or supplier, the parties may still depend on one another even after the conflict has ended. Resolving the dispute through mediation can offer the right outcome and allow the parties to reach a mutually beneficial decision together. Mediation can help ensure that mutual relationships remain intact and that a positive outcome is achieved.
The mediator facilitates the discussions and provides information about the legal, tax, and financial implications.
Advantages:
- A mediation process can be started quickly
- A mediator is independent
- The discussions take place on neutral ground
- Mediation facilitates open dialogue between the parties
- You actively participate and collaborate on a solution
- Mediation is more accessible than legal proceedings
- It can prevent damage to the mutual relationship
- If this results in a lasting solution, you have helped shape it yourselves
- The agreements reached are professionally documented in a mediation agreement
- The guidance provided can ensure that a conflict is resolved quickly
- A mediation process is often more cost-effective than going to court
At Sijben & Partners Advocaten in Heerlen, Maurice Sijben and Milan Gaber are certified mediators. They are experienced attorneys in mediating between parties and are also registered with the Dutch Federation of Mediation Associations (MfN). For more information about mediation, please feel free to contact us at info@sijbenpartners.nl or by phone at 045 – 560 22 00.