Mediators & Conciliators

Mediation is an ADR method where a neutral and impartial third party, the mediator, facilitates dialogue in a structured multi-stage process to help parties reach a conclusive and mutually satisfactory agreement. A mediator assists the parties in identifying and articulating their own interests, priorities, needs and wishes to each other. Mediation is a peaceful dispute resolution tool that is complementary to the existing court system and the practice of arbitration

Conciliation is another dispute resolution process that involves building a positive relationship between the parties of dispute; however, it is fundamentally different than mediation and arbitration in several respects. Conciliation is a method employed in civil law countries, like Nigeria, and is a more common concept here than is mediation. While conciliation is typically employed in labour and consumer disputes, Nigerian judges encourage conciliation in every type of dispute. The conciliator is an impartial person that assists the parties by driving their negotiations and directing them towards a satisfactory agreement. It is unlike arbitration in that conciliation is a much less adversarial proceeding; it seeks to identify a right that has been violated and searches to find the optimal solution.

At CA EICHIE & CO, Our Mediation and Conciliation lawyers offer varied expertise ranging from Company & Corporate law litigation, Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, Insolvency, Energy and Natural Resources, Labour Disputes, Banking, Insurance Litigation, Taxation, Oil & Gas, registration of foreign judgment, Trademark, Contract claims of varied complexity, Admiralty and Shipping, Debt Recovery etc. CA EICHIE & CO acts as leading defense lawyer to some of the world’s biggest carriers.

Our Mediation and Conciliation team emphasizes the Firm’s commitment to its clients by responding effectively with formidable and resourceful litigation capabilities. The Firm handles a broad range of corporate and commercial disputes before the Federal and State High Courts, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

At CA EICHIE & CO, our experienced and highly qualified arbitration counsel provide vital expert advice and representation. The Firm often acts as counsel in international and domestic arbitrations involving multinational companies.