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 also receiving the tools to and developing the ability
to communicate effectively in English in cross-border situations.
Key topics
- Legal framework of cross-border civil
and commercial mediation
- Key features and different phases of
the mediation process
- Mediator skills and negotiation
techniques
- Interaction between mediation and civil
proceedings
- Online dispute resolution
schemes
- English legal terminology in
mediation
Who should
attend?
Judges (nominated by the project partners), mediators
and lawyers in
private practice from EU Member States.
The number of participants for this event is limited to 30 (15 judges
and 15 mediators, lawyers). Participation will be subject to a selection
procedure. A response will be given to every applicant shortly after
the deadline.
Participation fee: €275
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.