The parties choose the mediator
In mandatory mediation the mediator is appointed from a list; in voluntary mediation the parties choose the mediator together.
Mediation
A confidential and flexible process in which the parties, with the help of an impartial mediator, resolve their dispute on their own terms.
Why parties choose mediation
The parties set the schedule
In voluntary mediation, the timing, place and frequency of meetings are planned together with the parties. The process can conclude far sooner than litigation that may take years.
Confidentiality
What is said and the documents shared in mediation are confidential and cannot be used as evidence in a later lawsuit if no agreement is reached.
Preserving the relationship
The parties sit at the same table rather than on opposite sides. This often allows a business, family or neighbourly relationship to continue.
The parties decide
The outcome is decided by the parties, not a judge. If no agreement is reached, the route to court remains open.
Voluntary mediation
Mediation is not limited to cases where the law makes it mandatory. Parties may voluntarily turn to a mediator in any dispute over matters they can freely dispose of.
Possible during litigation
Even after a lawsuit has been filed, the parties may agree to mediation at any stage of the proceedings, and the court may encourage them to do so.
Flexible and online
Meetings can be held at our office or, where the parties agree, by video conference, so parties in other cities or countries can take part.
Enforceable settlement
A settlement signed by the parties, their lawyers and the mediator is treated as equivalent to a court judgment; otherwise an enforceability annotation can be obtained from the court.
Which disputes can be mediated?
- Commercial relationships and contracts between companies
- Disputes between shareholders
- Construction and construction-for-share agreements
- Real estate, tenancy and neighbour relations
- Distribution of estates and partition of co-owned property
- Financial consequences of divorce and division of property
- Disputes involving foreign companies and investors
- Relations between employers and employees
Disputes involving allegations of domestic violence, and matters the parties cannot freely dispose of, are not suitable for mediation.
How the process works
Application
One or both parties apply to our office. The process begins once the other party accepts the invitation to mediation.
Preliminary meeting
The mediator explains how the process works, the confidentiality rules and the fee, and the meeting schedule is agreed with the parties.
Negotiation
Joint and separate sessions explore the parties’ interests and options. The mediator does not decide or impose a solution, but facilitates communication.
Settlement agreement
The process ends with or without agreement, and a final report is drawn up. A signed settlement agreement is binding on the parties.
Mediator
Registered with the Ministry of Justice Mediator Registry
Av. Arb. İbrahim Atik
Attorney & Mediator
- Bar
- Antalya Bar Association
- Education
- Selçuk Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi
- Phone
- 0242 511 12 99
Mandatory mediation
For the disputes below, applying to a mediator before filing a lawsuit is required by law. We assist in these proceedings as mediator and as counsel.
| Commercial receivables and compensation claimsCommercial Code Art. 5/A | Duration6 weeks + up to 2 weeks |
|---|---|
| Employee and employer claims, reinstatementLaw No. 7036 Art. 3 | Duration3 weeks + up to 1 week |
| Consumer disputesConsumer Protection Law Art. 73/A | Duration3 weeks + up to 1 week |
| Tenancy, partition, condominium and neighbour disputesMediation Law Art. 18/B | Duration3 weeks + up to 1 week |