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Mediation in a Dispute with the Government

Mediation can provide a valuable solution in disputes with the government

As a government, you make numerous decisions daily. These are often decisions that directly impact stakeholders. Of course, you have carefully considered the decision, and it would likely stand up in court. However, ideally, you would prefer to avoid going to court. You would wish for the stakeholder to understand and accept the decision without having to engage in lengthy legal procedures. Research shows that mediation can play a significant role in this. When stakeholders genuinely feel heard and understood in a mediation process, it leads to greater acceptance and understanding of government decisions. Even if the stakeholder disagrees with the decision, they are more likely to accept it. 

Mediation in Administrative Law Cases 

A mediation process in administrative law cases can prevent years of litigation. By de-escalating a (latent) conflict at an early stage with the help of a mediator, stakeholders are more likely to understand a particular government decision. Mediation allows a focus on the actual interests of the stakeholder, which are sometimes very different from those brought up in legal proceedings. Given the high workload at government and judicial bodies, it benefits the government to limit stakeholders' inclination to litigate as much as possible. Our mediator can assist with this. Understanding for your decision. 

Understanding the Decision

Do you work in government and are intrigued by the potential benefits mediation could bring to administrative law disputes? Would you prefer to explain your decision under the guidance of a mediator rather than defending it under a judge’s oversight? So that there is genuine understanding for the decision? If so, don't hesitate to contact our office. We would be happy to inform you about the options and costs of an administrative mediation process, with no obligation. With our highly competitive rates, costs can also be kept within reasonable limits. Honest and transparent—that’s what we stand for.

Administrative Law Mediation

We can play a meaningful role in the following types of disputes: 

  • environmental law disputes;
  • benefit disputes;
  • (plan) damage disputes;
  • zoning plan disputes;
  • de-escalation of objection procedures.

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