Mediation is form of settling conflicts in which the mediator works with the parties involved to actively seek a solution for the conflict. BrightOrange is specialised in financial mediation in which the economic value or price of a business is at issue. This could arise in conflicts between shareholders and divorces, where the value needs to be divided or set off.
BrightOrange employs MfN register mediators. The Netherlands Mediators Federation (MfN) is the authority for mediation in the Netherlands. We have also demonstrated our qualities and experience by means of various tests.
In financial conflicts, the court can assign an expert to provide binding advice on the value of a business or share package. An independent court-ordered expert examination – often a costly and time-consuming process – is started for this.
That is why we have developed a method which renders this court-ordered expert examination unnecessary in 75% of cases. We combine our valuation expertise with conflict mediation in this context. Under the guidance of our mediator, the parties involved reach a solution in four to six sessions on average. The costs of this kind of process are much lower than court proceedings. And equally importantly: the outcome is a decision reached by the parties, not imposed by a third party.
We always start with an obligation-free introductory meeting so that you can decide whether we are the right conflict mediator for your situation. Our mediator will then guide the parties involved to reach a solution together. This could involve decision making on the value of a business, for instance, getting information on the consequences of that and help finding appropriate solutions. The meetings can take place either on location or digitally.
The financial side of the matter is BrightOrange’s specialism. Many cases involve more than just the value of a business. Certainly in the case of divorce, a mediator who is competent in other areas as well is required. In these situations, our mediators prefer to act as co-mediators. In that case our mediators support the mediation process being guided by another mediator.
As mentioned above, our mediators always give the parties involved the opportunity to reach a solution or partial solution themselves. If a conflict comes before the district court or appeal court, our mediators use forensic mediation. This is a combination of mediation and court-ordered expert examination. Our mediators are, on the one hand, experts in valuations and, on the other, experienced mediators. Drawing on these qualities, they provide the court with the information to take a judicial decision.
