Mediation In
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For businesses and individuals in São Paulo, The Olive Branch offers professional mediation services that combine global expertise with local understanding, addressing Commercial and corporate disputes in São Paulo city financial district, Consumer protection matters throughout the metropolitan region, Family and succession disputes in urban areas, Real estate and construction disputes in developing zones, Labour and employment disputes in industrial centres. We help resolve commercial, family, and workplace disputes in ways that preserve relationships and achieve lasting resolutions.

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Accredited to International Standards

The Olive Branch Company operates under the highest regulatory frameworks in dispute resolution. We are fully accredited by the Civil Mediation Council (CMC) and hold membership with the International Mediation Institute (IMI), ensuring world-class standards of practice, ethics, and neutrality in every mediation we conduct.

Commercial Mediation with Clarity & Purpose

At The Olive Branch, we specialise in resolving complex conflicts with dignity, fairness, and real world results. Whether it's a commercial contract dispute, a leadership breakdown, or a cross cultural misunderstanding, we create a safe, neutral space where difficult conversations can move forward.

Tailored Expertise, Scaled for Your Dispute

No two disputes are identical, and highly technical conflicts demand specific, localised expertise. At The Olive Branch Company, we combine the personal accountability, agility, and dedicated focus of a boutique practice with the technical reach of a major institution.

While our mediations are led by our core panel, we operate through a leading, trusted network of specialists globally. Where a dispute hinges on highly technical, sector specific legal or structural nuances, such as complex construction parameters, intellectual property boundaries, or intricate corporate M&A frameworks, we engage with vetted industry experts to ensure the most appropriate resolution.

You get the rigorous, emotionally intelligent dispute management we are known for, perfectly paired with the exact sector expertise your case requires.

Industry Informed Resolution

Conflict in critical environments requires more than just legal theory, it requires real world battle scars and judicial precision. Our approach is anchored by over 30 years of global commercial leadership combined with a decade of judicial experience. This dual perspective allows us to cut through emotional noise, analyse risk with absolute clarity, and help you engineer strategic, final resolutions that protect both your financial position and your reputation.

Rather than simply managing the mechanics of a meeting, we provide the context required to reach a result that is both fair and workable within your specific circumstances.

The Olive Branch in São Paulo

The Olive Branch provides professional mediation services throughout São Paulo. Our experienced mediators work remotely to help you resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.

Our services operate within Brazil's legal framework: Mediation in Brazil follows the Mediation Law (Lei 13.140/2015), which came into force in early 2016. The Law sets out two types of mediation: judicial (court based) and extra-judicial (out-of-court)....

Whether you're dealing with commercial conflicts, family matters, or workplace disputes, we offer a neutral, confidential space where all parties can speak freely and work toward mutually beneficial solutions. Our approach is grounded in real-world experience and a deep understanding of the challenges businesses and individuals face in São Paulo.

We understand that every dispute is unique. That's why we tailor our mediation process to your specific circumstances in São Paulo, ensuring that the resolution you reach is practical, lasting, and fair to everyone involved.

Quick Facts: Brazil

Legal Framework: Mediation in Brazil follows the Mediation Law (Lei 13.140/2015), which came into force in early 2016. The Law sets out two types of mediation: judicial (court based) and extra-judicial (out-of-court)....
Cultural Approach: Brazilian culture values group orientation, family identity, overall harmony, and saving face in dealing with problems. The Brazilian legal system originates from the Romano-Germanic civil law traditi...
Typical Costs: Mediation costs in Brazil vary by institution and case complexity. Court-annexed mediation costs are typically borne by the parties as fixed by tribunals. Private mediation through institutions like C...

Cities in São Paulo

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State Mediation Research

State Laws

São Paulo operates under the national Mediation Law 13.140 of 2015, which regulates both judicial and extra-judicial mediation. The law delegates the creation of mediation chambers to state governments, giving São Paulo discretion to establish its own mediation framework. The state has implemented sophisticated mediation infrastructure through the Tribunal de Justiça de São Paulo.

Licensing Requirements

Conciliators and mediators are trained, registered and accredited by the TJSP. The tribunal maintains a rigorous accreditation process to ensure quality of mediation services. Various private mediation chambers such as CASK and CBMAC are authorised to provide services across all CEJUSCs in São Paulo state.

Local Court Systems

The Tribunal de Justiça de São Paulo is the highest state court, with multiple first instance courts throughout the state. CEJUSCs operate at various court levels providing integrated conflict resolution services. The Nupemec coordinates mediation activities. The system allows for both in-person and online mediation sessions.

Fee Structures

Commercial mediation in São Paulo typically costs BRL 500-2,000 per hour. Family mediation typically costs BRL 300-1,500 per hour. Court-annexed mediation through CEJUSCs may have subsidised fees to promote access to justice. Private mediation chambers set their own fee schedules based on case complexity and value, typically within these ranges. Costs are typically shared between parties unless otherwise agreed.

Bar Association Rules

The São Paulo section of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB-SP) regulates the legal profession. Lawyers participating as mediators must comply with ethical standards. The TJSP works with various mediation training institutions including PROMEDIARES Escola de Mediação e Conciliação to ensure professional standards.

Regional Dispute Patterns

Commercial and corporate disputes in São Paulo city financial district, Consumer protection matters throughout the metropolitan region, Family and succession disputes in urban areas, Real estate and construction disputes in developing zones, Labour and employment disputes in industrial centres

Sources

Conciliação e Mediação | Tribunal de Justiça de São Paulo (government)
Dispute Resolution | LawsofBrazil (legal)
Câmaras Privadas de Conciliação | TJSP (government)

Brazil Mediation Research

Legal Framework

Mediation in Brazil follows the Mediation Law (Lei 13.140/2015), which came into force in early 2016. The Law sets out two types of mediation: judicial (court based) and extra-judicial (out-of-court). The New Code of Civil Procedure (Lei 13.105/2015) also includes mediation provisions. The Mediation Law allows government bodies to use mediation for internal disputes and with private parties. Each State is delegated the creation of Mediation chambers, with discretion to decide whether disputes should be submitted to mediation, meaning there is no uniform procedure throughout Brazil. Access to justice is a fundamental right in the Federal Constitution, understood as the right to submit disputes to judicial protection and to use various means of dispute resolution not dependent exclusively on the Judiciary Branch. Brazil follows a multi-door dispute resolution system coexisting with arbitration, mediation, and dispute board resolution. Brazil ratified the Singapore Convention on Mediation on 6 August 2025, becoming the 19th State party, with the Convention entering into force for Brazil on 6 February 2026. Brazil made a reservation exempting it from applying the Convention to agreements involving the Brazilian State or its organs.

While Brazil operates under this legal framework, The Olive Branch's remote mediators bypass local court backlogs by providing swift, confidential, and mutually agreed-upon resolutions online.

Court System

Courts actively promote and facilitate mediation through various mechanisms. The Federal Supreme Court created its own Centre of Mediation and Conciliation in August 2020 through STF Resolution. In February 2021, Justice Fux appointed former Justice Ellen Gracie Northfleet to mediate the high-profile dispute between Apple and Gradiente over the iPhone trademark under the Centre's auspices - the first dispute to go to mediation at the Supreme Court's Centre. The more economically advanced States such as São Paulo have established sophisticated centres providing even online mediations. Courts can refer cases to mediation and adjourn proceedings to allow mediation to occur. The New Code of Civil Procedure encourages mediation as a means to expedite case trials. The judiciary supports mediation as an efficient alternative to litigation given the slowness that plagues the Brazilian judicial system.

Mediator Regulations

Mediator accreditation in Brazil is provided through various professional bodies and institutions. The CBMA (Brazilian Centre for Mediation and Arbitration) maintains a list of mediators with established qualifications. Other institutions like CAMARB, CAM, and CAM-CCBC also maintain mediator lists and have cost regulations. Professional training is available through institutions like CPR which has organised ADR conferences in Brazil since 2013. IMI certification is available for Brazilian mediators seeking international recognition. The Mediation Law provides that tribunals regulate the process of registration and disconnection of their mediators. Remuneration due to judicial mediators is fixed by the tribunals and borne by the parties. Continuing professional development is encouraged through courses and conferences. The certification system ensures quality standards for mediators serving in court and private mediation contexts.

Cultural Approach

Brazilian culture values group orientation, family identity, overall harmony, and saving face in dealing with problems. The Brazilian legal system originates from the Romano-Germanic civil law tradition of codified law. There is a tendency to identify the most appropriate means for each specific dispute rather than assuming one method is better than others. The multi-door dispute resolution system reflects this approach, allowing parties to choose the most suitable method considering time, costs, and complexity. Brazilian culture emphasises harmony preservation in conflict resolution. The preference for maintaining relationships and avoiding confrontation supports mediation's collaborative nature. While traditional Brazilian dispute resolution methods exist, modern mediation is increasingly accepted as an effective means to resolve disputes while preserving relationships.

Typical Costs

Mediation costs in Brazil vary by institution and case complexity. Court-annexed mediation costs are typically borne by the parties as fixed by tribunals. Private mediation through institutions like CBMA, CAMARB, CAM, and CAM-CCBC charges fees based on their cost regulations. CBMA has a Costs Regulation for mediation. CAMARB has a Table of Costs and Expenses for mediation. Mediation costs less than a court hearing - while a trained mediator charges for services, the cost is much lower than moving a case through the Brazilian court process. Mediation also takes less time, meaning hourly fees are lower than litigation. Costs are typically shared between parties unless otherwise agreed. The cost savings compared to litigation are significant, with mediation typically resolving disputes more quickly than the slow Brazilian court system.