Disputes Involving Mediation

ONELAW assists clients in resolving commercial and civil-law disputes through mediation.

Mediation allows the parties to seek resolution without lengthy court proceedings, preserve business relations and agree settlement terms reflecting their respective interests.

Scope of Services

ONELAW provides support in disputes involving mediation at all key stages:

— analysis of the dispute and relevant documents;
— assessment of whether mediation is appropriate;
— identification of the client’s interests and acceptable settlement parameters;
— preparation of the legal and negotiation position;
— participation in negotiations and mediation;
— analysis of proposals from the other party;
— drafting and review of the mediation settlement agreement;
— assessment of the procedure and timeline for performance;
— assistance with court approval of the settlement;
— transition to court or arbitration where no settlement is reached.

When ONELAW Can Assist

Pre-Litigation Settlement

Preparing the client’s position and supporting negotiations before proceedings are commenced.

Mediation During Court Proceedings

Providing legal support where the parties move to mediation after proceedings have begun.

Commercial Disputes Between Counterparties

Handling conflicts involving payment, delivery, works, services and other contractual obligations.

Corporate Conflicts

Assisting in resolution of disputes among participants, shareholders, owners and management bodies.

Disputes Between Business Partners

Supporting negotiations concerning allocation of responsibilities, assets, profit and future participation in the business.

The ONELAW Approach

Mediation is not merely a formal search for compromise. The client must understand which settlement terms genuinely protect its interests and what consequences will follow execution.

ONELAW assesses the dispute, the parties’ negotiating leverage, the evidence and litigation prospects. This makes it possible to define reasonable settlement parameters and avoid terms that create new risks.

Our task is to help the client resolve the dispute on acceptable terms or move to litigation at the appropriate time.

Benefits of Mediation

Benefits may include resolution without lengthy proceedings, confidentiality, preservation of business relations, flexible settlement terms, party control over the outcome and reduced time and cost.

Mediation is effective only where the parties are genuinely prepared to negotiate and the settlement terms are legally precise and enforceable.