Shipbuilding Industry

Mediation is an effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism that enables parties to resolve their disputes through a neutral and structured negotiation process without resorting to court proceedings. At Manyas & Partners, we provide comprehensive legal advice and representation throughout mediation proceedings, taking into consideration both the legal and commercial aspects of each dispute.

In commercial, employment, corporate, contractual, receivables and other private law disputes, we develop resolution strategies tailored to the nature of the dispute and the specific needs of the parties. From the outset, we assess our clients’ legal position, identify potential risks and outcomes, and provide legal support to ensure that the negotiation process is conducted effectively.

Our approach to mediation focuses not merely on bringing disputes to an end, but on developing practical and sustainable solutions that protect the legal and commercial interests of our clients. In this context, we assist our clients at every stage of the process, including determining negotiation strategies, assessing the claims and legal position of the opposing party, preparing offers and counteroffers, conducting negotiations, and reviewing the terms of settlement from a legal perspective.

Particularly in disputes where the continuation of an existing commercial relationship is important, we seek to preserve the business relationship between the parties and facilitate a resolution that minimises the potential impact of the dispute on their future commercial dealings. Accordingly, we consider not only the parties’ legal rights and obligations, but also their commercial objectives, economic circumstances and long-term interests when developing potential solutions.

We provide legal advice and representation in mediation proceedings concerning commercial disputes, inter-company disputes, contractual disputes, receivables and compensation claims, employment disputes, disputes arising from marina and port operations, and other private law matters.

In addition to mandatory mediation proceedings, we also advise and represent clients in voluntary mediation processes initiated by the parties themselves, always with a view to protecting their legal interests. Where a dispute cannot be resolved through mediation, we advise our clients on the assessment of subsequent legal steps, taking into account the information and documents obtained during the process and its legal implications.

At Manyas & Partners, we approach mediation not merely as a pre-litigation procedure, but as a strategic dispute resolution mechanism that enables disputes to be resolved efficiently in terms of time and cost, while taking into account the parties’ commercial relationships and specific needs. In disputes arising from local and international commercial relationships, we provide comprehensive legal support by taking into consideration different legal systems and cross-border elements.