Cross-Border Mediation

Bridging borders - securing agreement

Neutral process management for international negotiations. Goal: sustainable, culturally and governance-compatible agreements - swiftly and confidentially.

Briefly explained

Fields of application

M&A, carve-outs, joint ventures
Distribution, licence & IP
Infrastructure & PPP
Technology, Sourcing, Cloud
Family business, succession

Complexity driver

Multiple jurisdictions & languages
Time zones & decision paths
Culture & negotiation styles
Regulation, compliance, export
Information asymmetries

Governance

Confidentiality & NDA
Role clarity & mandate
Coordination with external law firms
Board-compatible protocols

Procedure

Mandate & rules

Scope, parties, language of proceedings, communication channels, confidentiality.

Preparation

Stakeholder map, data room, time zone clocking, counsellor alignment.

Moderation

Visualise priorities, structured sessions, bilingual summaries, decision log.

Building bridges

Interests, options, packaging, term sheets - actively managing bias & culture.

Securing results

Document agreements, responsibilities, next steps; clarify legal issues with law firms.

Demarcation

Aspect	Cross-Border Mediation	Arbitration / Litigation
Decision	Parties agree themselves	Third parties decide (arbitration court/court)
Speed	Weeks to a few months	Months to years
Costs	Focussed on negotiation & agreement	Procedural & evidentiary costs
Confidentiality	High, regulated according to NDA	Depending on the forum/order
Relationship	Future-orientated, capable of integration	Polarised, downstream

Note: No legal advice. Legal assessments/enforceability will be agreed with external law firms on request.

Your advantage

Speed

Fewer loops, clear timing
Quick decisions documented in a board-capable manner

quality

Interests visible & negotiable
Culture, language, bias actively managed

Security

Governance & responsibilities clear
Coordination with legal/compliance & external counsel

Example scenarios

Carve-out DACH ↔ USA

Friction points: TSA, IP transition, people/benefits
Contribution: Package solutions, phased transition, decision log

JV EU ↔ Asia

Points of friction: Governance, capital call, technology
Contribution: Escalation paths, call/put bridges, KPI mechanics

Licence & Distribution

Points of friction: Territory, pricing, brand management
Contribution: Season models, review dates, co-marketing framework

Cloud/Sourcing

Points of friction: SLA, data protection, exit readiness
Contribution: Service packages, playbooks, exit runbooks

FAQ

› When is cross-border mediation useful?

When multiple jurisdictions, languages and stakeholders need to be coordinated - and a swift, confidential agreement is more valuable than a lengthy process.

› Which language is used?

By arrangement. Often in English, with bilingual summaries and - if required - interpreting.

› How long does it take?

Typically 2-8 weeks to a term sheet, depending on data situation, availability and decision-making processes.

› How are legal issues dealt with?

Without legal advice. Legal aspects are clarified with your internal teams and - on request - coordinated with external law firms.

› Remote or on-site?

Both. Frequently hybrid: remote preparation, focussed on-site sessions, documented follow-ups.

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