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Mediation: An effective and legal way to resolve conflicts in Ecuador
- October 8th, 2025
- Quevedo & Ponce
Mediation is a conflict resolution procedure whereby the parties, assisted by a neutral third party called a mediator, seek to reach a voluntary agreement on a negotiable matter, extrajudicially and definitively, to put an end to the dispute.
Mediation may be requested before mediation centers or independent mediators legally authorized to operate.
The written request must include:
Mediation may be requested before mediation centers or independent mediators legally authorized to operate.
The written request must include:
- The names and addresses of the involved parties.
- Their contact information, if available.
- A description of the conflict to be resolved.
The mediation record containing the agreement has the same legal effect as a final judgment and constitutes res judicata, meaning it is enforceable as a court ruling.
If the agreement is partial, only the unresolved issues may be brought before a court.
If no agreement is reached, a record of impossibility is signed to document the mediation attempt.
At Quevedo & Ponce, we have extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution methods.
We assist our clients throughout mediation, negotiation, and conciliation processes, providing comprehensive legal advice for the drafting, review, and enforcement of mediation agreements. Our team ensures that every agreement complies with the principles of legality, fairness, and legal effectiveness, promoting peaceful and sustainable solutions that help avoid lengthy and costly judicial proceedings.
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