legal mediation

Legal mediation is one of the preferred amicable solutions for many, as it takes place without resorting to the courts. It saves time, effort, and money, and allows all disputing parties to reach a solution and implement it voluntarily, thereby preserving friendly relations between them.

To achieve the primary goal of legal mediation, the mediator must possess many legal capabilities, skills, and experiences that qualify them to resolve disputes between the parties, regardless of their nature. In this field, Sahl Law Firm stands out, where a team of qualified experts and specialists works with their capabilities and skills to provide legal mediation services within the Saudi legal system. Below is an introduction to this service and how to obtain it with high quality, efficiency, and professionalism.

What is Legal Mediation?

Legal mediation is one of the services offered by Sahl Law Firm. It takes place after the disputing parties agree to sit, talk, listen, and present their viewpoints under the supervision of a mediator, who provides a suitable environment for discussing disputes privately. The mediator helps all parties understand each other’s perspectives and reach mutually satisfactory solutions. Once the parties sign the agreement reached between them, it becomes binding and enforceable before the competent courts.

Mediation procedures involve the attendance of the disputing parties, the mediator, and lawyers representing the parties if agreed upon, with the requirement to bring all relevant documents and paperwork related to the dispute. The goal of mediation is achieved by encouraging everyone to focus on the shared interests between the parties and seek suitable solutions.

Legal mediation has witnessed widespread development and is now recognized in the judicial circles in Saudi Arabia. It has been prioritized as an alternative method for resolving disputes, and the percentage of cases resulting in settlements has become notably high.

Stages of Legal Mediation

The key stages of mediation in resolving disputes are as follows:

1. The mediator delivers an introductory statement, providing relevant information about the parties involved or their representatives, and explains their experience in the field.
2. The disputing parties present their opening statements, describing the nature of the dispute, its financial consequences, and other aspects, without interrupting each other.
3. Discuss administrative matters such as confidentiality of procedures and signing the mediation agreement.
4. Set a timeline for future meetings.
5. Encourage the parties to make an effort towards settlement.
6. Define the problem, where each party presents a narrative of the facts and circumstances that led to the dispute.
7. Generate options and alternatives, identify common ground, and conduct a realistic assessment of the strengths and weaknesses in each party’s position.
8. Continue negotiations and decision-making by the parties.
9. If an agreement is reached, the settlement terms are written by the parties, reviewed by the lawyer, and signed.

How Does Legal Mediation Achieve its Goals for All Parties?

Mediation aims to clarify misunderstandings between the parties, identify each party’s primary interests and concerns, and explore areas of agreement that can be incorporated into solutions created by the parties themselves. It provides an ideal environment for creatively resolving disputes through the mediator’s role, who guides the parties toward focusing on resolving the core conflict.

To achieve its goals, all parties must be willing to:

• Listen to others’ viewpoints.
• Clearly explain each party’s perspective.
• Acknowledge any mistakes made.
• Make some beneficial concessions to reach a mutually agreeable solution.

It is worth noting that if the parties fail to reach an agreement, litigation may be pursued. At Sahl Law Firm, we have extensive experience in legal mediation in accordance with the rules and procedures of the Saudi Arbitration Center, enabling us to manage it in the best possible way to achieve the desired outcomes for all parties.

Is Your Case Suitable for Legal Mediation?

Individuals facing the possibility of litigation may wonder whether their case is suitable for legal mediation. The truth is that most types of cases can be mediated, especially if it is unlikely that the parties will reach an agreement on their own.

Common types of lawsuits that may ultimately end in legal mediation resulting in settlement include:

• Breach of contract disputes.
• Family law cases.
• Commercial disputes.
• Real estate disputes, and more.

The duration of mediation depends on the complexity of the case. Direct cases may be resolved in a half-day, while more complex cases may require more time for mediation.

The Role of a Lawyer in Legal Mediation

A professional legal mediator possesses high capabilities in thinking, problem-solving, wisdom, trust, and neutrality. When there is a dispute between two parties who wish to resolve their issues without the complications of litigation, they call upon a mediator to help them reach fair solutions.

The mediator assists the parties in evaluating, assessing, and making decisions on their own, saving them significant costs they might incur through litigation.

The mediator’s role also involves actively listening and categorizing the conflicts between the parties, finding common ground for solutions. This requires honesty, neutrality, communication skills, and creativity.

Searching for Lawyers Specialized in Legal Mediation

One of the key factors in the success of mediation in resolving disputes is choosing lawyers who specialize in this field, with the ability to handle commercial, real estate, civil, criminal, and other disputes. This requires a range of personal and professional skills that help create the ideal environment for the disputing parties and manage their dialogue effectively.

It is well-known that commercial and real estate transactions, among others, often involve many disputes. These can be controlled and prevented from escalating by selecting a mediator lawyer who plays a key role in bridging the gap between the parties’ viewpoints and preventing them from facing any type of losses.

We offer you legal mediation services under the supervision of a team of specialized lawyers who possess integrity, neutrality, flexibility, and the ability to manage and ensure that you achieve the most suitable and beneficial solutions for both parties in complete confidentiality. The difference between mediation and litigation lies in the openness of court sessions versus the confidentiality of mediation sessions.

Why Request Legal Mediation Services from Our Office?

Legal mediation in the Saudi legal system is an approved method of resolving conflicts, and when compared to litigation, it is less expensive, faster, and less stressful. The mediator helps both parties reach an agreement without deciding what should happen but facilitates their communication until they come to an agreement.

It is worth noting that legal mediation alone is often sufficient to resolve the dispute or reduce the time spent in courts.

The question any client may rightfully ask is: why request legal mediation services from Sahl Law Firm? The answer is simple: we offer the following benefits:

• Developing a specific strategy that allows all parties involved in the discussion to cooperate and find suitable solutions without resorting to litigation.
• Managing an ideal environment for dialogue between the parties, achieving the desired goals of mediation.
• Striving towards settlement mediation, which includes the procedures we undertake, culminating in resolving disputes through mutual agreement and reconciliation.
• Saving a significant amount of time, effort, and money.
• Improving the relationships between the disputing parties and reducing tensions.
• We also make efforts to maintain the continuity of business and prevent companies and projects from facing bankruptcy risks.

You can trust us because you are working with qualified professionals who consider disputes until reaching logical and appropriate solutions while maintaining complete confidentiality for all parties involved.

We are Sahl Law Firm, accredited by the Saudi Ministry of Justice. We specialize in providing legal services and offer our clients legal protection in various fields, including legal mediation. We rely on professionalism, high-quality standards, and values in all the details of the services we provide under the supervision of a highly experienced team of lawyers and consultants on both local and international levels.