Civil and commercial mediation

Ms. Sophie-Anne Décarie is an accredited civil and commercial mediator in Gatineau. When she acts as an accredited mediator, she brings to your table her 25 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation, where she has been able to resolve countless disputes in a variety of fields through creative and innovative solutions since the beginning of her career. She helps you resolve your conflicts, whether simple or highly complex.

In this context, her role as a neutral mediator is to help the parties:

Conduct dialogue in a climate of cooperation and respect
Clarify their points of view and define their differences
Identify their true needs and essential interests
Work with clients to develop creative and innovative solutions
Prepare documentation to record the agreement so that it is fully enforceable.

Mediation can offer advantages such as:

The outcome is chosen by the parties and will not be imposed by a judge.
The process is fast and cost-effective.

Mediation may be appropriate for resolving disputes such as:

Mediation between shareholders, such as the withdrawal of a shareholder or the repurchase of their shares, the exercise of a shotgun clause, or unfair competition by a director.
Mediation between buyers and sellers of property, such as the discovery of latent defects, title defects, or disappointments upon taking possession regarding inclusions or the condition of the property or its accessories.
Mediation between heirs and executors of an estate or with a power of attorney holder, such as financial abuse of a vulnerable person, accountability by an executor of an estate, or following the death of a shareholder in a business.

Mediation between franchisor and franchisee in the event of non-compliance or to determine the terms of renewal or termination of a franchise agreement.
Mediation with a supplier, distributor, or key customer regarding essential or abusive contract clauses or a significant change in market conditions.
Mediation with a commercial landlord or tenant in the event of non-compliance or to determine the terms of lease renewal or termination

Mediation to resolve a dispute impacting the reputation of a public figure or company.
Mediation with a key employee such as a manager upon termination of employment or in the event of a complaint regarding a toxic work environment or incivility
Mediation between neighbors regarding the presence of an encroachment or to determine the terms of exercising a right of way

How does it work?

If you are interested in mediation, either party can initiate the process. If the process is initiated by only one of the two parties, the first step will be to mandate us to send an invitation to participate in mediation to the other party.

Subsequently, depending on the nature of the identified issue, Ms. Décarie will determine the individual preparatory consultations required with each party to enable them to clearly identify their needs and interests, as well as the documents or expertise to be exchanged in preparation for the mediation meeting to ensure it is as productive as possible.

Civil and commercial mediation

In this context, her role as a neutral mediator is to help the parties:

Mediation can offer advantages such as:

Mediation may be appropriate for resolving disputes such as:

How does it work?

Negotiation and Facilitation

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