What is Mediation? Why is it useful?

Mediation is a voluntary alternative dispute resolution procedure, which is conducted by the mediator who has an impartial and objective position, bringing together the parties to discuss and negotiate to resolve the dispute.

• It gives the parties the opportunity to resolve the dispute without going to the judiciary.

• It is much more economical than the judicial system.

• It can resolve the conflict in a very short time.

• Volunteering, confidentiality and impartiality are essentials of mediation.

• It facilitates communication.

• It can overcome emotional blockages.

• If the mediation method does not resolve the dispute, resorting to jurisdiction appears as the other option

In what subjects can mediation be applied?

Except for those of public order, within “Mediation in Civil Disputes Law” (Law No 6325), the profession of mediation is authorized in all matters which are in the person's discretion.

In this context, mediation solution method should be tried in the following areas:

Family law disputes, disputes on financial results of divorce, labour law disputes, unfair termination, discrimination, harassment, employee - employer disputes, mobbing, law of obligations disputes, landlord / tenant, constructor / contractor, real estate agent / landlord contracts, health law disputes (patient-physician-health worker, physician-health worker-hospital, hospital-insurance companies), claims of compensation arising from medicine, disputes on intellectual and industrial rights, brand – trademark rights.