The Introduction Of A New Mediation Act

On 1 September 2012 the new Mediation Act (Act No. 202/2012 Coll., "the Act") became effective. The Act serves as a legal basis for the amicable settlement of private disputes within mediation proceedings.

During such proceedings, an unbiased mediator will encourage the disunited parties to compromise and reach a mutually agreed solution to their dispute. The mediator will persuade the parties to actively participate in settlement negotiations and will regulate their communication. While mediation itself is not unknown in the Czech market, the Act aims to establish a clear legal framework and thus significantly increase the amount of cases settled through mediation proceedings.