It is becoming more and more common to include mediation clauses in contracts. These clauses allow parties to avoid going to court in case of a dispute between the contractual parties.

Mediation is an increasingly popular alternative mode of conflict resolution due to the flexibility it offers to the parties. Mediation allows for exploring all avenues through dialogue and arriving at a tailored solution based on the parties' needs.

An exhaustive list of the different situations where a mediator can intervene cannot be provided, but here are some examples for illustrative purposes:

• A conflict arising from the interpretation or execution of a service contract with a contractor;
• A conflict between a seller and a buyer arising from the interpretation or execution of a contract for the sale of movable property;
• A conflict between an employer and an employee arising from the interpretation or execution of an employment contract.

Mediation is also particularly well-suited for business law, real estate law, and matters related to condominiums, construction, or commercial leases.

Why let a dispute worsen and become more burdensome through legal proceedings?

With their training and experience as impartial legal advisors, notaries are the professionals to act as mediators in your dispute. They will help you find a satisfactory solution that takes into account the interests of each party and, most importantly, is much faster and much less expensive than a judicial settlement.

In case of deadlock, mediation can be followed by arbitration, where an arbitrator chosen by the parties will resolve the dispute after hearing representations from each party.

Consult the professionals at Notary-Direct who will advise you according to your needs.