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Initial contact
Brief meeting to understand the situation, verify framework suitability and identify the parties involved.
Mediation in Geneva
Regaining a framework for dialogue.
Structured, confidential and rigorous mediation for family, inheritance, property, professional and neighbourhood conflicts. In person in Geneva and remotely in French-speaking Switzerland.
FR · EN
In-person & video
Confidentiality
Neutrality
- A credible alternative to litigation escalation
- Structured dialogue, without dramatising the conflict
- Concrete options rather than fixed positions
- A process compatible with legal counsel involvement
A structured space to clarify issues, restore dialogue and develop resolution options.A confidential, impartial and methodical process.
90 min
per session typically
48 h
for an initial response
Who is it for?
Individuals, families, heirs, neighbours, business partners, teams, companies, non-governmental organisations and cross-border situations.
When the relationship must continue
co-parenting, neighbourhood, family business
When law alone is insufficient
emotions, timing, reputation, future use
Areas of intervention
Complex conflicts, handled calmly.
Family, separation, co-parenting
Parental arrangements, finances, communication, children's schedules, post-separation coordination and relationship maintenance.
Inheritance & joint property
Distribution, property use, heir disagreements, decision deadlocks, tensions over real estate, assets or heirlooms.
Neighbours & housing
Nuisances, usage boundaries, construction, easements, common spaces, condominiums, maintenance, neighbourhood and conflict prevention.
Partners, SMEs & teams
Role distribution, governance, partner tensions, interpersonal conflicts, contractual grey areas, commitment realignment.
Cross-border situations
Disputes involving people or interests located in different countries, sometimes with differences in language, culture, or ways of approaching dialogue and decision-making.
Coordination with legal counsel
Mediation does not replace legal advice. It creates a basis for agreement that lawyers can then formalise and secure.
Method
A clear, transparent process.
The process is presented clearly to provide a readable, confidential framework conducive to finding practical solutions.
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Mediation framework
Presentation of principles: neutrality, voluntariness, confidentiality, mediator's role, potential involvement of counsel.
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Working sessions
Clear agenda, active listening, reframing, interest clarification, option exploration and, if needed, separate meetings.
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Building options
Moving from positions to scenarios: practical solutions, real costs, side effects, timing and sustainability.
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Formalization
Drafting a framework agreement or summary document that can be reviewed, consolidated and, if needed, legally formalised.
The mediator
Michael Netter
Admitted to the Bar
CEDR Accredited Mediator
Philosophy
Michael Netter is a mediator based in Geneva and active throughout French-speaking Switzerland. With solid legal training, capped by admission to the Bar, and international mediation accreditation (CEDR), he combines professional rigour with sensitivity to the human dimensions of conflict.
His approach draws on philosophical reflection on dialogue, restorative justice and alternative dispute resolution. He works with family, inheritance, professional, neighbourhood and property conflicts, in person or remotely.
His sessions aim to create a structured framework where everyone is heard and practical solutions can emerge, far from judicial theatrics, close to the reality of the issues.
Approach
Clear, attentive and measured presence.
A trusted framework
Mediation creates a space where everyone can be heard and realistic options can be explored methodically.
A structured approach
Each session pursues a clear objective, with attention to dialogue quality, pacing and solution formulation.
Not a substitute court
The role is not to decide for you, but to create a framework where a solution becomes possible.
Not just a conversation
Here, listening serves a purpose: structure, reframing and process discipline.
Frequently asked questions
Is mediation confidential?
Yes. Mediation takes place within a confidential setting, designed to support open, calm and secure dialogue.
Can I bring my lawyer?
Yes. Depending on the situation, counsel can participate before, during or after sessions to secure the options being considered.
What if the other party refuses?
Mediation remains voluntary. However, a neutral initial contact can explain the framework and assess if openness exists.
How are fees determined?
Financial arrangements are discussed case-by-case at the initial meeting, based on the nature of the dispute, number of parties and planned framework.
How long does mediation take?
Duration varies based on the nature of the dispute, number of people involved and the pace desired by the parties.
What happens after an agreement?
A summary document or framework agreement can be prepared, then reviewed and consolidated with the parties' counsel if useful.
First contact
Get in touch
Briefly describe your situation and expectations. You will receive an initial response quickly.
Important note
This site presents mediation services. It is not legal advice and does not replace the opinion of a lawyer. Mediation is not legal advice.