Mediation between partners, in SMEs and teams
A conflict between partners can paralyse an SME within weeks. Mediation provides a structured, confidential setting to decide whether to continue, reorganise or part ways, without public litigation.
The situations we encounter
Business conflicts mix governance, finance, professional plans and human relationships. The longer they last, the more positions harden and the more the value of the company erodes.
- Strategic disagreements between partners or shareholders
- Preparing or litigating the departure of an executive
- Tensions between founders, deadlock in general meetings
- Persistent managerial or team conflicts
- Contractual disagreements with a supplier, client or partner
- Family business succession
Confidentiality and keeping the business running
Court proceedings between partners are public and can damage reputation, strain relationships with banks and clients, and demoralise teams. Mediation preserves the confidentiality of the discussions and lets you keep running the company during the process.
Agreements can be formalised in shareholders' agreements, separation agreements or transition agreements.
Working with your usual advisers
Mediation complements the work of lawyers, fiduciaries and governance advisers. It addresses what no technical expert can resolve alone: the relational dimension that blocks decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Which business disputes can mediation handle?
Disputes between partners, governance deadlocks, conflicts between executives, contractual disputes with a partner or supplier, internal tensions affecting the business.
Does mediation preserve business confidentiality?
Yes. It is one of its major advantages over a public trial: the discussions are confidential and cannot later be produced in court without consent. Reputation and business relationships are preserved.
Is mediation faster than court proceedings?
Generally yes. Where a commercial dispute can last years, a mediation often takes a few sessions over a few weeks, with a solution the parties control.
Can mediation be provided for in a contract?
Yes. A mediation clause can be inserted into the articles of association, a shareholders' agreement or a commercial contract, committing the parties to attempt mediation before any legal action.
Request a first conversation
The first conversation is confidential and without obligation. It clarifies your situation and assesses whether mediation is the right fit.