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News, legal updates, and developments in mediation, arbitration, and other modern forms of conflict resolution.

Management and works council reach an agreement through mediation, represented by a stack of hands symbolizing unity.

Mediation in the works council: mediation instead of hardening

In the heated reality of many companies, interests clash. Employees versus employers, workforce versus management, works councils caught between the…
A hand in the sleeve of a suit stops a row of falling dominoes and symbolizes how mediation prevents conflicts from escalating.

Disputes at management level? Mediation as a smart alternative to court

In today's corporate practice, dealing with potential liability claims against directors and officers is a sensitive area.
A judge's gavel on a map showing the legal jurisdiction in cross-border business mediation.

Global solutions without court drama: mediation and international arbitration join forces

Disputes are not uncommon in international commercial transactions.
Analysis of costs and technical details in IT disputes through mediation, symbolized by a calculator and a magnifying glass.

When IT meets conflict and mediation saves the day

Digital projects are the backbone of the modern economy. They network, automate, scale and bring together people with very different…

Mediation in intellectual property law: creative solutions instead of expensive court battles

In the world of intellectual property, companies are faced with complex, often highly emotional conflicts.
A mediator in a suit is sitting at a table with a document and a Spanish flag, with two interlocutors in front of him.

Spain’s judicial reform relies on mediation: more dialog, less court

The new judicial reform in Spain requires a settlement attempt before every lawsuit. This saves costs, relieves the courts and…
Two chairs facing each other under the text "Alternative Dispute Resolution", symbolizing the EU framework for consumer disputes.

EU strengthens out-of-court dispute resolution

At a time when legal disputes are often lengthy, expensive and a deterrent for many, the European Union is sending…
Conclusion of a business transaction through contract mediation, with one hand pointing to the signature line while the contract is being signed.

Deal mediation: the underestimated key to sustainable contracts

In the business world, it's not just whether a contract is concluded, but how.
The hand of a mediator builds a bridge between two figures and symbolizes the resolution of a factual conflict.

Keeping an eye on deadlines, upholding the law: how the conciliation office can protect authors

In the world of creative works, from music and art to software and designs, copyright is the protective shield for…
Superimposed shot of a handshake between two businessmen with a group of people in the background, symbolizing collaboration, partnership and successful team agreements.

Hagen Business Council calls for a mediator for peace in the city

In Hagen, trust between the city, politicians and citizens is dwindling. A mediator could resolve conflicts, shorten processes and promote…
Illustration of a person in the middle mediating between two groups of arguing people - symbolic of conflict resolution, mediation and arbitration.

When things go wrong in the team: How managers can resolve conflicts sustainably with external mediation

External mediation resolves team conflicts neutrally and efficiently, strengthens trust and prevents loss of productivity due to protracted disputes.
Illustration of a mediator holding a board on which two business people are shaking hands - symbolic of mediation, support and building agreement.

Efficient conflict resolution with dispute resolution

Dispute resolution solves commercial conflicts quickly, confidentially and cost-effectively, preserves business relationships and prevents lengthy court proceedings.
Notebook with the heading "Articles of Association" and an orange pen next to it, symbolizing the company's articles of association, legal basis and organizational structure.

If the articles of association bar legal action: The arbitration clause

Arbitration clauses in articles of association oblige companies to reach an out-of-court settlement before taking legal action, thus saving time…
Infographic with the term "Dispute Resolution" in the center, surrounded by terms such as "Mediation", "Arbitration", "Negotiation" and "Facilitation", which represent different methods of dispute resolution.

A path from strike to solution: How arbitration in the public sector brought a breakthrough

Arbitration in the public sector 2025 shows how professionally managed mediation can facilitate quick agreements and prevent lengthy strikes.