Mediation

Mediation was incorporated into Greek law through Law 3898/2010 (“Mediation in Civil and Commercial Matters”), transposing Directive 2008/52/EC into Greek legislation. This law was later replaced by Articles 178-206 of Law 4512/2018.

Mediation is defined as a structured procedure, regardless of its name, in which two or more parties in a dispute voluntarily attempt to resolve it through an agreement, with the assistance of a mediator.

Mediation is not only faster and potentially more efficient than judicial proceedings, but it also avoids the financial and emotional costs associated with litigation.

By engaging in Mediation, parties open a dialogue and reduce their conflicts.

Currently, in Greece, any university graduate (or equivalent degree holder from abroad) can train and become accredited as a mediator.

Mediators are trained by certified training providers (Article 22 of Law 4640/2019). Accreditation is granted after passing an exam before the Examination Committee of the Ministry of Justice.

The target group of this project consists of 12,000 Freelance Professionals, including:

• Certified mediators
• Lawyers
• Trainee lawyers

These professionals will participate remotely in training seminars covering various thematic cycles, aiming to acquire knowledge and skills related to their role in the mediation process.