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Mediation International and Comparative Aspects H. P. Meidanis Attorney-at-law, PhD, FCIArb, Accredited Mediator ISBN 978-960-654-138-4 Abstract: This book is the first Greek language book to discuss mediation with an in- ternational and comparative perspective. The book consists of two parts: Under the first/generalpart,mediation isdistinguishedfromtherestoftheADRmethods,while its basic characteristics, procedure and what the author calls the“legal shell of medi- ation”arediscussed. Inthesecond/specialpart,the initiativesoftheEUonmediation (in particular mediation directive 2008/52) and the pertaining private international law issues that may arise are discussed. A central idea is that the mediator is not a fo- rumand an incomplete - sui generis lexmediationis exists, consisting of certain pub- licpolicyprinciplesonly.Moreover,therelevantUNCITRAL initiatives(ModelLawand Singapore Convention) are presented. Finally, a short discussion of Greek mediation law is made, with emphasis given on compulsory mediation in Greece, and some conclusions that single out the special, hybrid character of mediation are drawn. COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this publicationmay be reproduced, stored in a retriev- al system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permis- sion of NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A., or as expressly permitted by law or under the terms agreed with the appropriate reprographic rights organization. Enquiries concerning reproduction which may not be covered by the above should be addressed to NO- MIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. at the address below. DISCLAIMER The content of this work is intended for information purposes only and should not be treated as legal advice.The publication is necessarily of a general nature; NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI, the author and the contributors make no claim as to the comprehen- siveness or accuracy of the information provided; Information is not offered for the purpose of providing individualized legal advice. Professional advice should there- fore be sought before any action is undertaken based on this publication. Use of this work does not create an attorney-client or any other relationship between the user and NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI, or the author, or the rest of contributors. 23 Mavromichali str. | 106 80 | Athens | Greece T +30 210 3678 800  |  F +30 210 3678 819 www.nb.org  |  info@nb.org © 2020, NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. LawPublishers inEurope Also available at www. qualex .gr