NLS – Mediation

NLS - Mediation

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Naomi Little-Smith

Experienced Mediator for Complex Disputes

In mediation, I facilitate a controlled process where all parties retain decision-making power.
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About Naomi Little-Smith

A professional mediator ready to assist you

My name is Naomi Little-Smith, a Certified Mediator and experienced lawyer, based in Amsterdam and actively serving clients both in the UK and the Netherlands. My professional journey spans corporate and commercial law within the IT and telecom sectors, along with founding a successful business in the Netherlands.
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How Does Mediation Work?

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Preparation Period

Once the parties have chosen a mediator, they will either submit a comprehensive written summary of the issues along with all relevant documents or arrange a pre-mediation meeting. During this meeting, they will discuss the issues, clarify expectations, and collaboratively plan the mediation process, ensuring all parties are well-prepared for a productive resolution.

Initial Meeting and Issue Identification

During the initial meeting, the mediator will set ground rules, allowing each party to outline their objectives and voice their concerns. The mediator will make certain that everyone has the opportunity to present their viewpoint and highlight the issues most significant to them. Together, they will pinpoint the main topics for discussion and determine their priority.

Interactive Dialogue and Negotiation

The mediator will facilitate collaborative brainstorming sessions and conduct individual meetings with each party to explore a wide range of potential solutions. With the mediator’s guidance and assistance, the parties will actively seek common ground, fostering open communication and constructive dialogue to achieve mutually beneficial resolutions.

Agreement, Resolution and Closure

With the mediator’s help, the parties will identify shared interests and reach a consensus on all issues. Once they have a mutual understanding, the mediator will assist in drafting a detailed agreement specifying each party’s responsibilities and agreed-upon terms. The parties will review the document to ensure it accurately reflects their intentions, making any necessary revisions.

FAQ’s

Questions about mediation

Mediation is a confidential and voluntary process where an impartial mediator helps disputing parties explore and negotiate mutually satisfactory agreements. Unlike in court, no one imposes a solution on the parties; instead, the mediator facilitates discussions that lead to a self-made resolution.

Unlike arbitration and litigation, where a third party (arbitrator or judge) makes a decision that is often binding, mediation involves the parties working collaboratively to reach a consensus on their terms. Mediation is generally less formal, and quicker than arbitration or litigation.

Mediation can be used to resolve a wide range of disputes, including commercial, legal, familial, workplace, and community conflicts. It is a flexible approach that can be tailored to the needs of the parties involved.

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