A confidential process taking place outside or parallel to a trial aimed at resolving a dispute between parties, with the help of a neutral, independent and impartial third party named mediator. The role of the mediator is to facilitate the establishment and continuation of a dialogue between the parties and to accompany them in their amicable approach

A process in which the parties and their lawyers, properly trained, attempt, before any referral to the judge, to find a negotiated solution. The actors of the collaborative process undertake, through a collaborative charter, to respect its cardinal principles (confidentiality, courtesy, respect for others and transparency in the communication of useful information to understanding the conflict and its resolution)

Process involving the appointment of a conciliator, whose mission is to try to make the parties agree. The conciliator is free to use the methods of his choice for this purpose. In particular, he may intervene in the discussion between the parties or guide it, declare himself in favour of a solution, or even implement mediation techniques if he masters them.

A method by which the parties can reach a fair solution in negotiations that privilege listening to the other party and fair behaviour. Interest-Based Negotiation focuses on the interests – common and opposite – of the parties rather than on their respective declared positions, in order to get out of a blocked situation and to favour the continuation of their relations

Participatory procedure – Procedure put in place by a fixed-term agreement signed by the parties who undertake to “work jointly and in good faith to settle their dispute amicably” with the mandatory assistance of their lawyers. This agreement suspends the applicable statute of limitations, prohibits the parties from bringing the matter before the judge and establishes a confidential framework in which the parties can submit their arguments