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In today's rapidly growing and globally interconnected business environment, resolving conflicts quickly, confidentially, and affordably has become more critical than ever. Mediation is an alternative method to customary court proceedings and arbitration. It enables the parties to reach common ground without the delays, costs, and risks associated with court battles.
At Sadany & Partners Law Firm, we are proud to be recognized as one of Egypt's leading firms for mediation services, helping businesses and individuals resolve their disputes efficiently and amicably.
Why Mediation Is a Strategic Option
Mediation is an optional and confidential dispute resolution method in which an impartial party (the mediator) assists the conflicting parties in reaching a mutually agreed-upon settlement. Unlike judicial judgments or arbitration decisions, the parties themselves agree on a mediation's final outcome.
Benefits of mediation:
- Cost-Effective Process: Mediation is generally more affordable than litigation or arbitration.
- Quick Solutions: The disagreements may be settled in within days or weeks, compared to the long journey of litigation or arbitration
- Secrecy: The negotiations and compromises to which the disputed parties reach through mediation take place in a confidential atmosphere, away from disclosure to the general public
- Preservation of Relationships: Mediation preserves the professional, commercial, or personal relationships, unlike what occurs in litigation
- Disputed-Party-Controlled Outcomes: Parties themselves make the decision, unlike handing it over to a judge or arbitrator, who has absolute authority in decision-making.
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At Sadany & Partners, we mentor our clients on all aspects of the mediation process, while assisting them in agreeing upon workable, effective, and fair settlements that serve their best interests.
Our Mediation Services
We provide our clients with comprehensive end-to-end support across multiple conflicts. Our mediation services include:
- Pre-Mediation Advice and Strategy: We advise the clients on the appropriateness of the mediation opportunity, strategy crafting, and choosing the efficient mediators.
- Advocacy at Mediation Sessions: We represent our clients in the mediation process, while adhering to using influential discourse in the talks and negotiations and proposing fair solutions.
- Mediation Agreements Preparation: After the parties reach the final solution, we document it through drafting a transparent, flexible and practical settlement agreement in accordance with the Egyptian Law.
- Post-Mediation Support: We assist clients in enforcing settlement agreements and addressing any pending concerns.
- Endorsement of Mediation by Court: If an Egyptian court recommends that the disputed parties resort to mediation, we advise the clients on the mediation matters.
We have lawyers well-versed in handling high-risk and complex disputes between Egyptian and foreign parties through mediation.
Types of Disputes We Handle in Mediation
Sadany & Partners helps the clients in resolving multiple disputes, including:
- Commercial Disputes: Contractual conflicts, partnership disagreements, shareholders' conflicts, and loans and debts problems.
- Real Estate and Construction Conflicts: Disputes over construction contracts, delays, and defective work.
- Labour Disputes: Cases of arbitrary Dismissal, overdue wages, and workplace harassment problems.
- Family Company Disputes: Handling the mediation in relation to succession disagreements, sharing disputes, and governance issues in family-owned businesses.
- International Disputes: International commercial conflicts, for which the parties seek a quick and amicable settlement beyond official litigation or arbitration.
We believe that every disagreement is a unique case; therefore, we develop a personalized mediation plan to achieve the best possible results for our client.
Why Choose Sadany & Partners as Your Mediation Lawyers in Egypt?
Sadany & Partners is a trusted name in mediation thanks to our:
- Extensive Conflict Settlement Experience: We have a long history in litigation, arbitration, and mediation, which enables us to guide our clients in implementing the best strategy for their cases
- Negotiation Skills: We combine high negotiation proficiency with actionable, client-focused advice to achieve positive outcomes.
- Familiarity with Egyptian Law: We ensure that all settlement agreements comply with Egyptian legal requirements.
- Approach Prioritizing Clients: We develop customized mediation plans to achieve our clients' business interests and sustainable objectives.
- Confidential and Professional Mediation: We ensure absolute secrecy and professionalism in all mediation procedures.
We aim not only to resolve disagreements but also to draft legally effective, practicable agreements while minimizing the risks and promoting long-term success.
Challenges in Mediation — and How We Help
Despite the benefits of the mediation, it faces challenges and obstacles, such as:
- Dealing with the stubborn parties and emotional reactions
- Undertaking the mediation between many parties or in multiple jurisdictions
- Drafting complicated and multiparty settlement agreements
- Reaching a fair and appropriate settlement, while ensuring enforceability thereof.
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With professional insight, Sadany & Partners helps clients navigate these obstacles and reach the ideal resolution.
Resolve Your Disputes Effectively with Sadany & Partners
The disagreements are not usually resolved by fighting a battle. Mediation is often a practical, hands-on, and affordable method for resolving disputes. However, you need the proper and strong legal support to achieve a positive outcome.
At Sadany & Partners Law Firm, we are committed to supporting our clients in resolving disputes through mediation conducted by skilled, expert, and seasoned lawyers.
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