Mediation in Santa Rosa, Lambayeque

The Olive Branch in Santa Rosa

The Olive Branch provides professional mediation services to clients in Santa Rosa and throughout Lambayeque in a region home to approximately 11 thousand . Our experienced mediators work remotely to help you resolve disputes efficiently and effectively, saving you time, money, and relationships.

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.

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

Peru

Legal Framework

Mediation in Peru is primarily governed by the Extrajudicial Conciliation Law (Law No. 26872), which established conciliation as a mandatory alternative dispute resolution mechanism. The modern mediation system was implemented in 2001, making mediation a mandatory requirement for commercial and civil cases before proceeding to trial. Arbitration is regulated by Legislative Decree No. 1071 (Arbitration Act), promulgated on 27 June 2008 and effective from 1 September 2008, which respects the UNCITRAL model law. The Civil Code (1984) and Civil Procedural Code also contain relevant provisions. The Arbitration Act regulates arbitration proceedings conducted under the Peruvian legal system and applies to both national and international arbitration within Peru's territory. International treaties or agreements to which Peru is a party prevail over domestic law. The State Procurement Act (Law No. 26850 and its amendments through Legislative Decree No. 1017 and Laws No. 30225 and 32069) establishes arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism in contracts with the State. Bills have been sought to promote other mechanisms such as mediation beyond conciliation, but these have not met with success.

Court System

Peruvian courts actively promote conciliation through mandatory requirements. Law 26872 establishes the request for conciliation as a mandatory step before filing disputes of an economic nature or those dealing with rights available by the parties, and for family disputes addressing food issues, visitation regimes, tenure of children, and liquidation of partnership between spouses. Conciliation is now a prerequisite to filing most lawsuits, including insurance disputes, and is conducted in private conciliation centres authorised by the Ministry of Justice. The mandatory mediation system assists citizens in resolving thousands of cases, contributing to enhanced access to justice for people of low income, reductions in judicial caseload, and the promotion of a culture of peace. Courts may stay proceedings to allow for conciliation. The system has resulted in the incorporation of ADR and mediation courses in law schools and the creation of mediation training centres.

Mediator Regulations

Peru has developed a robust mediator accreditation system. Thousands of mediators have been accredited through mediation training centres that offer accredited courses on a regular basis. Both private and state-owned mediation centres have been opened. The mandatory mediation system led to the incorporation of ADR and mediation courses in law schools. Mediation training centres provide accredited courses regularly. While specific mediator certification requirements are not detailed in available sources, the system has produced thousands of accredited mediators. The Ministry of Justice authorises conciliation centres, which designate conciliators to direct conciliation procedures. The system has strengthened the capacities of public and private specialists to intervene in complex social conflicts. Pilot projects have been implemented in community mediation, peer mediation in schools, and mediation in health services.

Cultural Approach

Peru's cultural approach to mediation is deeply rooted in traditional practices. Alternative dispute resolution lies at the heart of Peru's legal system, derived from traditional practices of ancient indigenous civilizations during the colonial period. In colonial times, a justice of the peace was (and still is) appointed to resolve disputes in small towns and rural areas. This tradition continues with the modern conciliation system. The mandatory mediation system promotes a culture of peace and has proven cost effective and beneficial to the Peruvian economy given the high rate of agreements reached. The system has had collateral benefits such as implementation of pilot projects in community mediation and strengthening capacities to manage complex social conflicts, including environmental conflicts in extractive industries. Mining and other extractive industry practices have led to conflicts with rural and indigenous populations, and multiparty mediation processes have proven efficient in constructively managing these disputes.

Typical Costs

Peru's conciliation system is designed to be cost effective. The mandatory mediation system has proven cost effective and a great benefit to the Peruvian economy given the high rate of agreements reached. Conciliation centres set their own fees as there is no legal regulation governing conciliation fee structures. The system's cost effectiveness comes from reducing judicial caseload and providing enhanced access to justice for people of low income. Specific fee schedules are not detailed in available sources, but the emphasis on cost effectiveness and the high agreement rate suggests reasonable costs. The Lima Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Centre, the most experienced arbitration administration institution in Peru, offers arbitration services with fee structures designed for efficiency. Contingency fee agreements are left to the free will of parties as there is no legal regulation governing this matter.

Sources

Country Sources

• Mediation in Peru | Weinstein International Foundation (organisation)
• About ADR Mediation & Arbitration Law in Peru (organisation)
• International arbitration law and rules in Peru | CMS Expert Guides (organisation)
• Arbitration Centre - Lima Chamber of Commerce (organisation)
• Insurance Litigation 2025 - Peru | Global Practice Guides (organisation)
• Singapore Convention on Mediation - Jurisdiction Profiles (organisation)
• New York Convention - Peru (organisation)
• Ley de Conciliación Ley N° 26872 (organisation)
• Peru | Centre for the Administration of Justice - FIU (organisation)