Agreement instead of litigation.
We resolve disputes faster, at lower cost, with less emotional toll. Confidentially, voluntarily, legally binding.
Speed
Weeks, not years
Judgment
Settlement approved by court
Control
Full control of the outcome
Legal
Suspends limitation period
Mediation versus court
Both paths have merit. Here's how they differ.
Mediation
- Time: 2–12 weeks
- Cost: PLN 300–8,000 (court-referred)
- Decision: You and the other party
- Outcome: Agreement both parties accept
- Emotions: Lower stress
Court
- Time: typically 2–5 years
- Cost: PLN thousands to tens of thousands
- Decision: Judge
- Outcome: Judgment – one party wins
- Emotions: Higher stress
- Court fee: PLN 1,000 for contested division, PLN 300 when agreed
- Lawyer: approx. PLN 5,000–20,000 (market rate per case)
- Property assessor: appraisal PLN 2,000–4,000
- Court experts: PLN 800–2,500 per opinion
- Appeal: 5% of claim value + more lawyer costs
Indicative for Silesian region. Full cost breakdown in FAQ ↓
Six pillars of mediation
Indicated by Polish law (art. 183¹–183² CPC) and international standards. These principles apply from start to finish.
Voluntary
You participate by choice. You can leave anytime. No one can force a settlement.
Impartiality
The mediator is neutral. They don't judge or advise. Both parties get equal voice.
Confidentiality
What's said in mediation stays confidential. It can't be used in court later.
Acceptability
Both parties accept the outcome. No losers. A solution that satisfies both.
Neutrality
The mediator imposes no solutions and has no stake in the outcome. Impartiality protects the parties – neutrality protects the process itself. Polish Ministry of Justice mediation standards explicitly distinguish the two.
Informality
Mediation doesn't take place in a courtroom. Together we decide on location, timing and conversation rules. The atmosphere encourages openness, not confrontation. This space is designed by you – not by an institution.
Step by step – from contact to agreement
Initial call
You reach out. First conversation is free, no commitment.
Information meeting
I explain the rules and six pillars. Questions answered.
Setting the framework
We choose format and topics. Schedule fits you, not the calendar.
Mediation sessions
We talk. I facilitate the process. Parties create the solution.
Result
Either settlement (court-approved, binding) or court path remains open – discussions confidential, limitation suspended.
Mediation costs – clear and by the rules
Rates for court-referred mediation. Regulation of 12 Feb 2026 (Journal of Laws 2026, item 170).
Good to know:
- Costs are customarily split equally, unless parties agree otherwise.
- The fee is charged regardless of outcome – the mediator is responsible for the process, not its result.
- Upon settlement, the court refunds part or all of the court fee.
- All prices are net.
- Who can be exempted from mediation costs →
No value / non-property
divorce, family, neighbourhood
Value up to PLN 200k
commercial, contractual, asset division
Value above PLN 200k
construction, investment, asset division
WPS (value of the subject matter of the dispute) – the total value of the disputed assets.
Adapted to you
You don't have to sit in the same room if it's difficult. We choose a format that's safe and effective.
Together
Both at one table.
Separately (caucus)
I speak with each party separately.
Online
Video conference, when distance separates you.
Hybrid
Some in person, some online. Flexible.
We come to you
Mediation near you – travel and room costs billed separately
One tool, several approaches
Polish law provides for facilitative (classic) mediation by default. In contractual mediations, we can choose a different format. I use the classic approach by default – if the situation calls for something else, I'll say so upfront.
Classic (facilitative)
The mediator guides the conversation and its structure. They don't evaluate or propose solutions. The parties decide. People far more often respect agreements they co-created.
Evaluative
The mediator may assess chances and forecast court outcomes. Requires deep legal or industry knowledge. Available in contractual mediations.
Transformative
Focuses on changing relationship dynamics. Empowerment and mutual recognition. Available in contractual mediations.
Narrative
Helps parties reconstruct the conflict narrative. Competing stories gradually become a shared one. Available in contractual mediations.
Where we help most often
Commercial and family mediation have their own character. Below are the two areas where we handle most cases.
Frequently asked
Court filing fee: PLN 1,000
Lawyer (Silesian market): approx. PLN 8,000–15,000 for representation
Property assessor: PLN 2,000–4,000
Court experts (psychological, technical): PLN 800–2,500 each
Appeal (if filed): 5% of value = PLN 25,000 fee + another lawyer
Time: typically 2–4 years
Total (without appeal): approx. PLN 12,000–23,000 per party + time + stress
Option B – mediation (PLN 500,000 estate)
Court-referred rate: 4,000 + 1%×300,000 = PLN 7,000 net total
Per party (split equally): PLN 3,500
Time: a few weeks
Result: settlement with force of court judgment, ¾ court fee refunded
Difference per party: approx. PLN 8,500–19,500 saved + 2–4 years of life.
Even if no agreement – court path stays open.
Indicative figures. Lawyer fees are set individually. Expert fees per current rates.