Mediation & Facilitation
Mediation is a structured process in which a neutral third party supports those involved in resolving their conflicts through negotiation, by mutual agreement.
Unlike court proceedings, where a verdict is imposed from outside, in mediation the conflicting parties work out their own solution on their own responsibility. The process originated in the United States in the 1970s and has been enshrined in Austrian law since 2004. The decisive advantage: solutions that people work out and agree on themselves tend to hold.
As a facilitator I lead the conversation and create a constructive atmosphere — without taking responsibility for the content. Those involved make their own decisions and develop their own solutions. Facilitation suits groups, meetings and processes that need a clear, neutral structure.
Mediation & Facilitation
We clarify your concern, the framework and whether mediation is the right path.
Together we collect all points of contention and structure them.
Behind positions lie interests. We make visible what it is really about.
You work out options and weigh them — fairly and on equal footing.
The result is set down bindingly and supported by everyone.
That depends on the conflict. Many mediations are completed within three to five sessions of around 90 minutes each. The first conversation usually gives a good sense of the scope.
Yes. As a registered mediator I am bound by the statutory duty of confidentiality under the Austrian Civil Law Mediation Act. Everything discussed stays in the room — including with regard to any later court proceedings.
Yes, voluntariness is a basic prerequisite. Mediation works because those involved want to develop their solution themselves — and it can be ended by either side at any time.
The results are set down in writing. On request, the agreement can be legally reviewed and made binding.
No. As a mediator I am impartial and do not advise one side. As a lawyer, however, I make sure legal questions are recognised and, where needed, clarified externally.
In a no-obligation first conversation we'll clarify whether and how I can support you.
