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. Participation
will be subject to a selection
procedure. A response will be given to every applicant shortly after the
deadline.
Participation
Conditions
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.