An important tool to solve disputes between parties, mediation is a confidential process where a neutral mediator is involved in negotiations to resolve conflicts. Mediation helps to preserve the relationship between parties while maintaining complete confidentiality of sensitive information.

A valuable alternative to litigation and other contentious legal procedures, mediation is widely adopted by government regulatory agencies and tribunals as part of their legal and administrative processes. Many global industry and commercial groups, from insurance companies and financial services to oil and gas and infrastructure companies, use mediation to resolve impasses.

At Hobeika, Younes & Akl, we provide mediation services for businesses, commercial entities, and family-related disputes in Lebanon and abroad.

Our skillsets include:

• Expert knowledge of mediation procedures.
• Mastery of mediation and negotiation techniques.
• Multilingual mediators with significant experience in resolving disputes between parties of different cultures and backgrounds.
• Expert advice on post-mediation, such as drafting settlement agreements or initiating arbitral proceedings should mediation be unsuccessful.

Our services include:

• Explaining and informing clients of the mediation process.
• Holding mediation sessions and providing legal representation.
• Assisting clients with risk analysis, which can help determine settlement options.
• Drafting final settlement agreements.
• Following up on the implementation of post-mediation agreements.
• Providing legal support.