Mediation · Republica Moldova
Mediation in Moldova: preparing for discussions and a settlement
Published by Avocat Expert · Republic of Moldova
Practical preparation for mediation in Moldova: documents, professional roles, costs and questions to clarify before signing a settlement.
1. Identify what you want to resolve
List concrete issues separately from general grievances. For a debt dispute, for example, identify the amount, payments already made and a realistic repayment schedule. This is a preparation example, not advice to waive any part of a claim.
2. Organise documents and dates
Prepare relevant contracts, notices, payment records and correspondence. List important dates and unanswered questions. Bring court documents if proceedings are pending. Do not assume that an informal discussion suspends a deadline: have the position checked for your case.
3. Clarify the professional role
State whether you need a lawyer to represent your interests or an impartial mediator. Disclose previous professional relationships involving the parties so that compatibility can be assessed.
4. Discuss arrangements first
Ask about costs, participants, documents and the limits of confidentiality. Whether a preliminary step applies depends on the type of dispute and the transitional provisions in force. Mediation is not suitable for every conflict; violence or pressure requires consideration of protective measures and legal restrictions.
5. Review the settlement carefully
Check who must do what, by when and under which conditions. Discuss non-performance and necessary formalities. Do not assume every document resulting from mediation is immediately enforceable: its effects and any court or notarial procedures must be checked.
6. If there is no settlement
Mediation does not guarantee agreement. Discuss available options and deadlines with a lawyer; attempting dialogue does not automatically replace necessary procedural steps.
Legal framework and official sources
- Law No. 9 of 12 February 2026 on mediation and mediator status (Romanian)
- Mediation Council — commencement notice
General information prepared on 29 October 2026. Law No. 9/2026 entered into force on 12 September 2026; provisions with separate commencement dates require individual verification.