WHAT IS MEDIATION?
In mediation, parties try to reach a solution together under the guidance of a neutral, independent mediator. The mediator provides a confidential environment in which each party feels free to talk about what divides them. Everyone’s views, needs, concerns and wishes are brought to the table and carefully reconciled. Dutch Mediators helps to normalize communication again, allowing parties to come out of it together and regain peace of mind and trust and each other.
DUTCH MEDIATORS
You can contact Dutch Mediators for a variety of disputes including:
- Business conflicts | Disputes between business partners | Entrepreneurs | Conflicts over agreements made | Default | Damages etc.
- Real estate disputes | Rent | Purchase | Defects | VvE | Property development | Construction | Client disputes | Contractor | Conflict with real estate agent etc.
- Employment conflicts | Employment conflicts | Disrupted employment relationship | Sickness | Absence | Dysfunction | Severance pay | Discrimination etc.
Are you dealing with an (impending) conflict and looking for professional help? Dutch Mediators offers effective mediation and helps to resolve the conflict situation. Our experienced mediators are specialized in guiding conflicts and are ready to support you. Prevent escalation and take the first step towards a lasting solution today.
5 BENEFITS OF MEDIATION
Fast and cost-effective
Mediation leads to a suitable solution faster and more cheaply than legal proceedings. It is possible to reach a comprehensive solution within a few sessions for a dispute that would otherwise take years to resolve in court.
Control over the process
In mediation, the parties themselves control the process and the outcome. You are not dependent on the court. This allows room for creative solutions with a view to the future.
Confidential
Mediation is confidential. This allows people to speak freely, without fear of negative consequences. This creates an open and honest conversation, which increases the chance of a successful solution.
Sustainable solution
Because the specific wishes and interests of all parties are taken into account, the solution is often effective, future-proof and accepted by all parties.
Less stress
Research shows that mediation proceedings are less stressful than court proceedings.
THE MEDIATION PROCESS
Individual talks and first plenary session
In the first stage, the mediator speaks with both parties separately. These talks are, of course, confidential. If the parties opt for mediation, they receive a draft agreement on confidentiality and voluntary participation that is discussed and signed at the first plenary session.
Conducting conversations
During the plenary talks, parties are given the opportunity to explain what divides them. Positions are explained, putting mutual interests on the table. An environment is created in which there is room to listen to each other’s stories. This component contributes to mutual understanding and ultimately leads to finding appropriate solutions.
Exploring solutions
After all points of view have been discussed and interests have been inventoried, the mediator gives the parties the opportunity to explore solutions together. The intention here is that parties, within the framework of self-determination, explore and decide for themselves which solution suits them best. The parties are not bound until the solutions are put on paper and signed by them.
Negotiate
In this phase, the parties negotiate the proposed solutions and try to reach an agreement. The mediator assists in finding compromises that are acceptable to both parties.
Laying down agreements in a settlement agreement
If desired, agreements can be recorded in a settlement agreement. Parties can consult their own legal advisor to advise them on this.
COSTS
Mediation leads to an appropriate solution faster and cheaper than litigation. It is possible to reach a total solution within a few sessions for a dispute that would otherwise require years of litigation. Parties are in control and can end the process at any time.
Offer
Dutch Mediators currently has an advantageous offer for an entire mediation process for a fixed amount per session. Of course you can also choose to go through the process on the basis of an hourly rate. Parties are in control and can end the process at any time.
Please contact us to make use of this offer.
PRE-MEDIATION
In addition to mediation, Dutch’s mediators also specialize in assisting with pre-mediation. Both startups and existing companies make extensive use of pre-mediation. Where people work together a lot, it is especially important to discuss needs, expectations and goals. After all, you are going to be working together for a longer term. The goal of preventive mediation is to “set the clocks right” before or during a collaboration. To proactively go through important issues. Discussing the most important elements of a collaboration one or more times in the preliminary phase. It leads to mutual understanding and connection. This increases the chances of success of the collaboration and reduces the likelihood of failure, dismissal or conflict.
Invest in a fruitful and long-term cooperation.
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