Medierea în Italia (Mediation in Italy)

Abstract

Recently, the Law No. 69 of 18 June 2009 imposes a duty on Government to draft the texts aimed at setting up the mediation and conciliation for almost all the civil and commercial disputes. According to the Law, the purpose of mediation is to settle disputes. The eventual legislation will likely follow the established pattern employed for disputes involving companies, that lead to a high level of agreements (Decree-law No 5/2003).Therefore, from now on, the training process for mediators and the mediation proceedings shall not be carried out by an Italian practician, unless he/she will be able to establish he/she meet the criteria set by the Ministry of Justice.