Contents;
The Contributors;
Abbreviations;
Part I: Fundamental Issues;
Chapter 1 Mediation: Comparison of Laws, Regulatory Models, Fundamental Issues;
A. Introduction;
B. Definition of Mediation and Models of Regulation;
C. Institutional Integration of Mediation in Dispute Resolution Procedures and Substantive Law;
D. Structure of Mediation;
E. Particular Fields of Law;
F. Mediators;
G. Empirical Evidence and Critical Analysis;
H. Regulating Mediation;
I. Conclusion; Literature; Legal Sources;
Chapter 2 Harmonisation and Diversity in the Private International Law of Mediation: The Rhythms of Regulatory Reform;
A. Introduction;
B. Private International Law and Mediation;
C. The Use of Mediation Clauses in Private International Law;
D. Diversity and Harmonisation;
E. Mediation Law: Form and Content;
F. The Shifting Tensions between Diversity and Harmonisation;
G. Private International Law on Mediation (PIL): European and International Legal Instruments;
H. Conclusion;
Literature;
Cases;
Statutes;
Websites;
Chapter 3 Privatising Civil Justice and the Day in Court;
A. The Issues
B. Access to Justice-US and German Approaches;
C. Problematic Public Goods and the Day in Court;
D. Mediation-A Successful Privatisation of Justice?;
Literature;
Cases;
Statutes;
Part II: Mediation in the European Union;
Chapter 4 Mediation in Austria: The European Pioneer in Mediation Law and Practice;
A. Introduction, Definition of Mediation and Legal Framework;
B. Institutional Integration of Mediation into Dispute Resolution Procedures and Substantive Law;
C. Structure of Mediation;
D. Particular Fields of Law;
E. Mediators;
F. Critical Analysis and Empirical Evidence
Literature;
Cases;
Statutes;
Chapter 5 Mediation in Bulgaria: Legal Regime, EU Harmonisation and Practical Experience;
A. Definition of Mediation and Legal Framework;
B. Institutional Integration of Mediation in Dispute Resolution Procedures and Substantive Law;
C. Structure of Mediation;
D. Particular Fields of Law;
E. Mediators;
F. Critical Analysis and Empirical Evidence;
Literature;
Cases;
Statutes;
Chapter 6 Mediation in England and Wales: Regulation and Practice;
A. Introduction, Definition of Mediation and Legal Framework;
B. Institutional Integration of Mediation in Dispute Resolution Procedures and Substantive Law;
C. Structure of Mediation;
D. Particular Fields of Law;
E. Mediators;
F. Critical Analysis and Empirical Evidence;
Literature;
Cases;
Statutes;
Chapter 7 Mediation in France: Legal Framework and Practical Experiences;
A. Introduction, Definition of Mediation and Legal Framework;
B. Institutional Integration of Mediation in Dispute Resolution Procedures and Substantive Law;
C. Structure of Mediation;
D. Specific Fields of Law;
E. Mediators;
F. Critical Analysis and Empirical Evidence;
Literature;