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🕊️ Mediation & Conciliation

Resolving Disputes Without the Cost and Delay of Litigation

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Practice Overview

Our Mediation & Conciliation Practice

Mediation and conciliation offer cost-effective, confidential and relationship-preserving alternatives to court litigation. Our ADR practice provides specialist mediation and conciliation services, helping parties resolve commercial, civil and family disputes in a structured, facilitated environment — without the time and expense of formal proceedings.

Why Tamvada & Associates?
  • Specialist lawyer-led practice
  • 40+ years combined experience
  • Transparent, fixed-fee billing
  • Virtual consultations available
  • NRI & cross-border expertise
  • Strict client confidentiality
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What We Handle

Scope of Our Mediation & Conciliation Services

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Commercial Mediation

Facilitated mediation for commercial disputes — partnership disagreements, contract disputes, joint venture breakdowns, shareholder conflicts and B2B disputes where preserving the business relationship matters.

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Employment & Workplace Mediation

Mediation for workplace disputes — employer-employee disagreements, discrimination complaints, workplace harassment matters and senior executive exits.

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Family Mediation

Structured mediation for matrimonial and family disputes — divorce settlements, child custody arrangements, maintenance negotiations and succession disputes among family members.

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Construction & Real Estate Disputes

Mediation for construction contract disputes, builder-buyer disagreements, property co-ownership conflicts and landlord-tenant disputes — faster and cheaper than litigation.

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Mediation Clause Drafting

Drafting tiered dispute resolution clauses (negotiation to mediation to arbitration/litigation) in commercial contracts — providing a structured de-escalation path.

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Court-Referred Mediation

Representation and assistance in court-referred mediation (Lok Adalat, court-annexed mediation centres) and facilitating settlements that can be converted into court decrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mediation & Conciliation — Questions Answered

Common questions about mediation & conciliation in India. Book a consultation for specific advice.

What is the difference between mediation and conciliation?+
In mediation, a neutral mediator facilitates discussion and helps parties reach a mutually acceptable solution — the mediator does not impose a decision. In conciliation, the conciliator plays a more active role, may suggest settlement terms and can make proposals. Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, any settlement agreement has the same legal effect as an arbitral award.
Is a mediated settlement legally binding?+
Under the Mediation Act 2023, a mediation settlement agreement is legally binding and enforceable. It can be registered and challenged only on limited grounds (fraud, corruption, impersonation). A settlement reached in court-referred mediation can be made a decree of the court. This gives mediated settlements significant legal force.
Can mediation be used even after litigation has started?+
Yes. The Mediation Act 2023 and CPC allow parties to opt for mediation at any stage of court proceedings. Many courts actively encourage mediation during the pendency of suits. If mediation succeeds, the settlement can be presented to the court and made a consent decree.
Is mediation confidential?+
Yes. Confidentiality is a fundamental principle of mediation. Under the Mediation Act 2023, all communications, statements and documents shared during mediation are confidential and cannot be disclosed in any subsequent proceedings. This creates a safe environment for frank discussion.
What types of disputes are suitable for mediation?+
Mediation works best where parties have an ongoing relationship they wish to preserve; privacy and confidentiality are important; a creative settlement is preferable to a binary court outcome; or the dispute involves a mix of legal and non-legal issues. Particularly effective for commercial disputes, family matters and workplace conflicts.
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