How to Start Civil and Commercial Mediation with Concordia et Ius

Starting a mediation with Concordia et Ius is simple: simply complete the application form and pay the advance fee set out in the fee schedule. You can also manage the entire process online. The page is designed for parties, lawyers, and professionals who wish to file a request for mediation in civil, commercial, consumer, condominium, or international disputes. The request can be submitted electronically (ODR) or at the organization's physical offices, in compliance with Legislative Decree 28/2010 and Ministerial Decree 150/2023.

Who can start Mediation

Anyone involved in a dispute falling within the scope of the provisions may initiate mediation, whether it is mandatory, voluntary, or delegated by the judge. The request can be submitted directly by the party or through their attorney, who will assist them throughout the entire process.

How to Start Mediation

1. Submission of the Application

To initiate the mediation process, the applicant must complete the editable mediation form, available in the Forms section, providing essential information regarding the parties involved and the subject of the dispute.

The duly completed and signed application must be sent to the Mediation Body Concordia et Ius Srl, along with proof of payment of the start-up costs, as established by Article 28 of Legislative Decree 150/2023, by bank transfer to the following account:

Beneficiary: Concordia et Ius Srl Conciliation Body

IBAN: IT 66 V 03069 04630 100000060800

The application can be submitted through the following channels:

📧 PEC: concordiaetius@mypec.eu

📩 Email: info@concordiaetius.it

📠 Fax: 091.772.5972

📬 Registered AR: Via G. Sciuti, n. 124, 90144 - Palermo

🏢 Deposit at the registered office in Palermo or one of the accredited offices, with the option of paying the start-up costs via POS or cash (if not already done by bank transfer).

2. Taking Charge and Convening the Parties

Following receipt of the application, the Secretariat of the Mediation Body will:

✅ Confirm receipt of the application.

✅ Set the date for the first meeting.

✅ Appoint the Mediator.

✅ Notify the parties of the mediation meeting.

3. First Mediation Meeting

📅 Timing: Within 20-40 days of filing the application.

🕒 Minimum duration: 2 hours, with the possibility of continuation on the same day by prior arrangement with the Secretariat.

During the first meeting, the parties are required to declare whether they intend to:

• Proceed with mediation in order to reach a conciliatory agreement
• End the attempt without conciliation
• Resolve the dispute

If conciliation is not reached during the first meeting, the proceedings may continue with further sessions, scheduled based on the parties' needs.

4. Costs and Continuation of the Proceedings

If the parties choose to continue mediation beyond the initial meeting, they will be required to pay mediation fees, calculated in proportion to the value of the dispute, in accordance with Articles 30 et seq. of Legislative Decree 150/2023.

⚖️ Legal assistance:

Mandatory mediation → The assistance of a lawyer is required.

Voluntary mediation → The parties can participate with or without legal assistance.