A fast and confidential resolution, without taking the dispute to court.
Mediation resolves commercial disputes without going to court — under the parties’ control, in confidence, and at low cost. From mandatory pre-litigation mediation to voluntary processes, we provide strong, well-prepared representation at the table.
The solution is at the table — control stays with you
Mediation is a dispute resolution method conducted with a neutral mediator, in which the parties determine the outcome. Unlike court proceedings, it is fast and confidential, and it preserves the commercial relationship. In many commercial disputes, applying to mediation before filing a lawsuit is mandatory.
We treat mediation not merely as a formality but as a genuine opportunity for resolution. By managing the process with strategic preparation, strong negotiation and a legally sound settlement agreement, we maximise our client’s interest at the table.
When Does This Apply?
The types of disputes our mediation service typically covers.
Commercial Contracts
Receivables and performance disputes arising from supply, distribution, service, and sales contracts.
Employment Relationships
Mandatory mediation in employee–employer disputes; severance, notice and receivable items.
Partnership & Company
Resolution of disputes between partners, share transfers and intra-company commercial disputes.
How Does the Process Work?
The three-stage preparation we follow when heading to the mediation table.
01 · Preparation
We analyse the file, determine the best- and worst-case scenarios (BATNA), and come to the table with a clear negotiation strategy.
02 · Negotiation
In sessions conducted with the mediator, we pursue interest-focused, determined, and constructive negotiation.
03 · Settlement
When settlement is reached, we prepare a legally sound settlement document that carries the force of a court judgment and is enforceable.
Preparation that makes the difference at the table
In mediation, what determines the outcome is how you come to the table. With strong preparation, a clear alternative plan and experienced negotiation, our clients resolve most disputes in their favour without filing a lawsuit.
- The combination of a registered mediator and a litigator’s perspective
- Pre-negotiation scenario and BATNA analysis
- Preparation of an enforceable, flawless settlement text
- Multilingual process management in German, English and Turkish
- Seamless transition to litigation if no settlement is reached
Other Services in This Category
When needed, the same team can seamlessly extend its work to our other solutions in this area.
Related Areas & Legislation
The focus areas, practice areas, desks and legislation connected with this service.
The Team Delivering This Service
With our multilingual team of lawyers, well-versed in Turkish and German law, we are by your side.
What you bring to the table determines your bargaining position more directly than how you argue at it. The documents that usually matter are the contracts, the order and delivery records, the invoices, the email and message correspondence, the payment receipts and the current-account statements. Anything showing the amount of the claim, that it has fallen due, and that the other side has acknowledged it is what mak…
If no agreement is reached the mediator draws up a final minute and the process ends; the parties can then take the dispute to court. Under the Law on Mediation in Civil Disputes (No. 6325), where the dispute is subject to mandatory mediation that minute satisfies the condition of action and is attached to the statement of claim.What is said in the meetings stays there. The information shared and the proposals made…
A party that fails to attend the first mediation meeting without a valid excuse faces a sanction under Article 18/A of the Law on Mediation in Civil Disputes (No. 6325): even if it goes on to succeed in the case, wholly or in part, it can be held liable for all of the litigation costs, and no attorney’s fee is awarded in its favour. The rule applies in mandatory mediation — where mediation is a condition of bringing…
In Türkiye, for a significant portion of commercial debt and compensation lawsuits, applying to a mediator before filing suit is a mandatory precondition for litigation.
Yes. A mediation settlement document signed by the parties and their lawyers has the status of a court judgment (a court decision) and is directly enforceable. This makes mediation far stronger than a mere settlement negotiation.
Mediation is usually concluded within weeks; this is very fast compared with litigation proceedings, which can take years. Its cost is also low compared with litigation. The advantages of speed, confidentiality, and cost make mediation attractive in commercial disputes.
While not mandatory, it is strongly recommended. Because a settlement reached in mediation is binding and enforceable, representation by a lawyer who will protect your rights in the negotiation and structure the settlement correctly directly affects the outcome.
Yes. With our multilingual team, we conduct mediation processes in Turkish, German, and English in commercial disputes involving a foreign party. We focus on workable solutions that preserve the cross-border commercial relationship.
Mediation — get the right legal support.
Let us identify the right solution together, drawing on our experience in Türkiye and the DACH region.