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 & cost-effective
Mediation leads to an appropriate solution faster and cheaper than litigation. It is possible to reach a total solution within a few sessions to a dispute that would otherwise require years of litigation.
Control over the process
In mediation, the parties themselves have control over the process and the outcome. You are not dependent on the judge. This gives room for creative solutions with an eye to the future.
Confidentiality
Mediation is confidential. This allows for free speech without fear of negative consequences. This creates an open and honest conversation which increases the chances of a successful solution.
Lasting solution
Because specific wishes and interests of all parties are considered, 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.
5 STEPS OF 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-MEDIATON
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.
ABOUT US
MARIE-LOUISEVAN KLEEF
Marie-Louise is a partner at Dutch Advocaten. She is a lawyer and MfN-certified mediator and at Dutch focuses mainly on mediation in business and abreidsgeshillen. Through her years of experience as a lawyer, she understands where the pain points are in a conflict. She enjoys having open and honest conversations to reconnect the parties. Marie-Louise’s expertise and character enable her to make a positive contribution to conducting conversations and resolving conflicts. Her positivism, openness and sense of justice characterize her personality with which she creates a safe and constructive environment for parties during mediations. In addition, Marie-Louise is a neighborhood mediator in her spare time.
Marie-Louise van Kleef
vankleef@dutchmediators.com
CINDYSCHROETEN
Cindy has been an employment law attorney since 2009, specializing in disability, reintegration and labor disputes.
“I want to be able to offer clients the total picture. Through my years of experience as a lawyer, I understand where the pain points are, on which topics I can make a contribution and how the relationships work. In addition, the human dimension is important, because in connection you get so much further than in a ‘fighting mode’. That is why I have also trained in conversation techniques and alternative dispute resolution and am, in addition to being a lawyer, also an MfN mediator, intervision discussion leader and, in my spare time, a neighborhood mediator. Starting a dialogue together, discussing emotions and getting to the heart of the matter, where the interests lie. The power of mediation lies in the fact that the parties themselves own the solution. There is no third party who ‘cuts the Gordian knot’. Parties are and remain in the lead. This enables them to move on. I – as process supervisor – like to make a positive contribution to that.”
Cindy Schroeten
schroeten@dutchmediators.com
