Law Over Borders Comparative Guides – Mediation Cyprus

1 . Define mediation in your jurisdiction

The application and procedure of mediation in Cyprus is governed by the Certain Aspects of Mediation in Civil Matters Law of 2012 (159(I)/2012), which is the national law governing mediation in respect of civil disputes (hereinafter "Cyprus Mediation Law").

Article 2 of the Cyprus Mediation Law provides a definition of mediation as a "structured procedure, by whatever name it may be called, in which two or more parties to a dispute voluntarily attempt to reach agreement on the settlement of their dispute with the assistance of a mediator".

2 . What is the role of a mediator in your jurisdiction?

During the mediation process, the mediator assists the parties involved to better understand their wishes and needs while remaining impartial throughout. The mediator's responsibility is the promotion, organisation and control of the mediation procedure and not the making of suggestions/solutions to the parties. The main role