Way to settle a conflict amicably: mediation in Geneva
Birgit Sambeth
May 2012
with Natalia Gaidaenko, HighClass MAGAZINE
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Switzerland often and successfully acts as a neutral mediator in settlements of international conflicts. However, use of out-of-court procedures is also encouraged for the resolution of civil law disputes between private parties. Priority is given to the peaceful settlement of disputes since the solutions fixed in the form of transaction are more viable and cost efficient as s they take into account all circumstances of the conflict and not only its legal and procedural sides. (...)