Verslo ginčų taikinamojo tarpininkavimo ir mediacijos centrų Lietuvoje efektyvumo problemos bei populiarinimo gairės

LTStraipsnyje nagrinėjamos verslo ginčų taikinamojo tarpininkavimo (mediacijos) kaip alternatyvos teisminiam verslo ginčų sprendimui menko žinomumo ir populiarumo galimos priežastys. Analizuojami kai kurių Europos šalių mediacijos instituto efektyvumo rodikliai, užtikrinantys didesnį šio instituto populiarumą tose šalyse. Straipsnio išvadose išskiriamos rekomendacijos ir gairės, kokiomis kryptimis derėtų populiarinti Lietuvos mediacijos centrus Lietuvos visuomenėje, kad jai ši galimybė spręsti verslo ginčus atrodytų patrauklesnė. [Iš leidinio]Reikšminiai žodžiai: Alternatyvūs ginčų sprendimo būdai; Komercinis arbitražas; Mediacija; Taikinamasis tarpininkavimas; Verslo ginčai; Alternative dispute resolution; Arbitration; Business dispute; Business disputes; Conciliatory mediation; The mediation.

ENThis article analyzes possible reasons of low acquaintance and popularity of business disputes mediation as alternative to the judicial resolution within the Lithuanian society. The discussed rates of effectiveness of mediation institute in some European countries ensure higher popularity of this institute in those countries. In the conclusions of this article recommendations and guidelines are deducted which directions are worthy to follow in order to promote Lithuanian mediation centers to the Lithuanian society in order to show it as more attractive possibility of business disputes resolution. The mediation in Lithuania as an alternative dispute resolution method is analyzed in this work. The research concentrates on the legal basis and its practical effective use of the mediation in business disputes. Pursuant to the practice of other European countries, the mediation institute has not got a sufficient authority to manage the business disputes. After the research it is clear that in order to be more attractive the business disputes' mediation in Lithuania requires more promotion on its actual benefits for business and clearly disclosed pricing information. The research brought the conclusions, that there is a proper legal basis for business disputes mediation, but regulations of mediation centers may require some modifications and updates. There is a lack of publicly accessible general information about mediation centers, their procedures and mediators, pricing and timing of mediation. [From the publication]