Mediation in civil and commercial cases
Anna Michailidou is an accredited mediator, certified by the Ministry of Justice (Reg. No. 3085). The office provides mediation services under law 4640/2019 “Mediation in civil and commercial cases”.
What mediation is
Mediation is an institutionalised, out-of-court way of resolving disputes. With the support of a neutral and independent third person, the parties jointly shape a mutually beneficial and sustainable solution and keep control of both the process and the final outcome. The process is confidential and flexible, and often faster than going to court. Its aim is to restore communication between the parties and to find solutions adapted to their real needs.
Legal framework
Mediation in Greece is governed by law 4640/2019, which transposed Directive 2008/52/EC. Among other things, it provides for the mandatory initial mediation session as a condition of admissibility for certain categories of disputes, as well as the possibility for the mediation minutes to become enforceable when filed with the Secretariat of the competent Court of First Instance.
Advantages of mediation
- Usually a faster resolution of the dispute compared with court proceedings
- Usually lower cost compared with court proceedings
- Confidentiality throughout the process
- Preservation and, at times, restoration of the relationship between the parties, especially in family or neighbour cases
- Flexibility in shaping solutions adapted to the case, beyond the limits of a court decision
- The possibility for the mediation minutes to become enforceable
Cadastral mediation
After specialised further training in cadastral mediation, the office takes on cases of cadastral law, indicatively:
- Corrections of manifest and non-manifest errors in cadastral entries
- Disputes over the boundaries, area and location of properties
- Disputes between co-owners and neighbouring owners
- Issues of possession, holding and ownership of properties
- Inheritance disputes with a cadastral dimension
- Harmonisation of ownership titles with cadastral entries
- Cases against the Greek State where the title of acquisition invoked is adverse possession
When it applies
Mediation services are provided both when the parties turn to mediation voluntarily and when the law provides for the mandatory initial session as a condition of admissibility of a later court action. The aim is a fair, balanced and sustainable agreement for all the parties involved.
For information, or to schedule a meeting, call 697 219 4397 or send an email to michailidoua@yahoo.gr.