For Lawyers & Law Firms
Legally Robust Procedures. Digital, Efficient, and Client-Focused.
Lawyers must safeguard their clients’ interests reliably and cost-effectively. Alongside litigation, out-of-court procedures are becoming increasingly important – especially when deadlines are approaching, amounts in dispute are high or clients expect a swift resolution.
CenaCom is a state-recognised conciliation body with more than 8.000 completed procedures. We offer law firms legally robust and practice-proven procedures that suspend limitation periods, reduce liability risks and help secure mandates – from urgent deadline protection to the resolution of complex disputes.
Where Lawyers Reach Their Limits
Lawyers operate under constant pressure from deadlines, cost risks and high client expectations.
Common situations:
- Imminent limitation: Claims must be secured at the last possible moment.
- Liability risks: Incorrect filings or insufficient case preparation.
- Cost factor: Lengthy court proceedings, even in cases with lower amounts in dispute.
- Client acceptance: Many clients prefer efficient, out-of-court solutions.
- Resource constraints: Litigation ties up capacities that could be used for advisory work.
A structured out-of-court procedure protects client relationships, reduces risks and creates additional strategic options for counsel. Lawyers may advise their clients throughout the procedure; legal representation is not mandatory.
Our Procedures for Your Law Firm
CenaCom offers tailored procedures for legal practice:
Online Conciliation Procedure
Simple digital filing. One-sided suspension of limitation (§ 204 para. 1 no. 4 BGB) and enforceable settlements (§ 794 para. 1 no. 1 ZPO).
Mediation
Structured, confidential and solution-oriented – particularly suitable for complex disputes or corporate matters.
Preservation of Evidence
Use the procedure for structured documentation relevant to later court proceedings.
Dispute Management Systems
Support for establishing internal structures for dispute resolution and prevention at the client’s organisation.
Legal Basis – Clear and Reliable
Suspension of limitation periods
Begins upon filing the application and continues for six months after the procedure has concluded.
Enforceability
Agreements are directly enforceable once the District Court of Karlsruhe issues the enforcement clause.
Confidentiality
All proceedings are subject to the statutory duty of confidentiality (Section 4 German Mediation Act).
Practical example
During the VW diesel emissions case, law firms used CenaCom’s conciliation procedure to secure their clients’ claims in a legally sound and deadline-compliant manner without having to file a lawsuit immediately.