Civil and Commercial Mediation
Civil and Commercial Mediation in Brussels – Cherchi & De Vos
Mediation (civil, commercial and family) is the first service we offer to clients facing a dispute.
Inspired by the American experience, mediation is considered the preferred tool for a faster, more flexible and solution-oriented form of justice, now also encouraged in Europe.
We provide mediation services to both individuals and businesses.
Why choose mediation?
Mediation is an alternative to judicial dispute resolution. It is provided for by law and offers two major advantages.
The first advantage is that it allows for a rapid resolution of the conflict.
The second advantage is that it enables the parties to find a solution that does not depend on a judge’s ruling. This solution is reached through a dialogue facilitated by the mediator.
What does the mediation process involve?
The mediation process may result either from an agreement between the parties (voluntary mediation) or from a court decision (judicial mediation). In both cases, mediation takes place in three main stages.
First stage: the parties meet and have the opportunity to present their respective positions and the context of the dispute.
Second stage: the mediator invites the parties to clarify their objectives and their margins for concession within the negotiation framework. This stage may include, if necessary, individual meetings between the mediator and each party.
Third stage: with the mediator’s support, the parties negotiate autonomously until a potential agreement is reached.
Our firm’s role in mediation
At the client’s request, we provide assistance during the mediation process in the capacity of “legal counsel.” When appointed by a court, we also act as lawyer-mediators.
Our firm’s network enables us to offer our clients the involvement of an experienced co-mediator (doctor, psychologist, architect, engineer or accountant) whenever the technical nature of the dispute so requires.
We may also involve lawyers with specific language skills when the international or multicultural context of the dispute makes it necessary.
Finally, our firm provides assistance in mediations conducted in Belgium and Italy.
The cost of mediation
Mediation saves time and avoids the costs associated with judicial proceedings, which may last several months or even several years.
The cost of mediation is assessed according to the subject matter of the dispute.
Our fees are agreed with our clients during an initial meeting.