Mediation

Mediation, together with negotiating is at the heart of De Beir & Vanraes. This is our preferred approach for all cases and wherever it is, we try to find a mediated solution. Mediation and prevention of disputes will always lead to better results.

We prefer not to pursue lengthy litigation. As a client, this involves added costs in terms of time and money. Together with you, we work out a long-term solution in which all parties are happy.

The advantages of mediation are numerous:

• You save time
• You will gain
• Less stress
• Personal involvement
• Custom-made
• You remain on speaking terms
• Freedom

Theo De Beir is both recognized as a mediator in social affairs and certified mediator in civil and commercial matters. Since 2009, he has been an assistant at the University of Antwerp and teaches ‘Negotiation and Mediation Techniques’ at the Faculty of Law. He is also chairman of bMediation (the former BBMC - Brussels Business & Mediation Center), an institution responsible for training and education of future accredited mediators.

More information about the applied mediation techniques can be found on the website of Theo De Beir: www.promediation.be