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Mediation is a consensual and confidential process for managing and resolving disputes. The first step in the mediation process is to suggest the intervention of a neutral (the Mediator) to the parties. The Mediator helps the parties to find a negotiated solution taking into account their respective interests, while ending the dispute.

The Mediator is a facilitator appointed by the parties, who allows them to reach an agreement. However, contrary to an arbitrator, the Mediator does not impose a solution to the parties.

In a nutshell, Mediation is a process that is:

Voluntary:  you have to accept to go to Mediation

Self-determined: a solution cannot be imposed on you

Dynamic: you choose the rhythm of the exchanges, there is no waste of time

Flexible: The process takes into account your needs and your agenda

Creativity: The solution can relate to the initial dispute but can also lead to broader and long lasting settlement

Verbal: Everything is verbal. The mediator, or your lawyer as the case may be, will help you to formalize the agreement reached in mediation