Mediation during the Corona (Covid 19) Process

In resolving disputes; Mediation, which is a method in which the interests of the parties are at the forefront, disputes can be negotiated easily thanks to confidentiality, and the parties have the opportunity to listen and understand each other, is one of the alternative dispute resolution methods.

Commercial relations in almost every sector have been negatively affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, and this impact is increasing. Trade came to a halt in this process. Since sustainability is important in commercial relations, the best solution would be to negotiate and, if necessary, restructure relations before they reach the breaking point.

During the epidemic period, individuals and companies experience serious losses. However, it is observed that the disputes mentioned below have increased the most during the epidemic period.

• Disputes arising from rental agreements,
• Disputes arising from banking and finance transactions,
• Disputes arising from insurance law,
• Worker-employer disputes,
• Disputes arising from health law,
• Disputes arising from transportation law,
• Disputes related to bills of exchange,

The reason for the disputes is that the legal relations, acts and balances between the parties have changed due to the Covid-19 epidemic, which can be considered as force majeure.While the sustainability of commercial relations disrupted due to the epidemic depends on the rapid resolution of disputes and restructurings, what will the parties do in the face of the economic and legal measures taken to reduce the spread of the epidemic and the deadlines until June 15, 2020?

By negotiating through mediation, you can restructure your contracts affected by the epidemic, restructure your payments, and review your ways of doing business.What needs to happen in the new world order is that alternative dispute resolution methods, which are suitable for developing instant reflexes depending on the situation and contribute to the rapid and economical resolution of the dispute, should be more present in our lives.

Mediation finds application in any dispute over which the parties can freely dispose, or in simpler terms, in any dispute over which the parties can conclude amicably.In addition to new disputes, parties with ongoing cases can also apply for mediation. Since mediation is interest-based, it would be appropriate for the parties to choose the most effective method that protects their rights and interests.