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Barbara Hense if you would like to be put on the waiting list.
Objective
The purpose of this interactive seminar is twofold: first, to introduce participants to the law and practice of cross-border civil and commercial mediation and, secondly, to improve their English language skills. Participants will be encouraged to make use of mediation techniques and procedures, while they will also receive the tools and develop the ability to communicate effectively in English in cross-border situations.
Key topics
- Legal framework of cross-border civil and commercial mediation
- Interaction between mediation and civil proceedings
- Key features and different phases of the mediation process
- Online dispute resolution schemes
- Enforcement of settlement agreements
- English legal terminology in mediation
Who should attend?
Judges (nominated by the project partners), mediators and lawyers in private practice from EU Member States.
Participation
The number of places available for mediators and lawyers is limited. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Participants should have a working knowledge of English.
Participation fee: €300
The participation fee includes 3 nights’ hotel accommodation at the hotel booked by ERA. Travel costs are not reimbursed by ERA and participants are asked to book their own travel.