Providing eligibility assessment, and mediating company-community dispute related to 80 million Euro investment of development bank. The dialogue process was triggered by community complaint sent to accountability mechanism and related to environmental and social impacts of the project.
The project aimed at improving judicial cooperation in civil matters between national judges and overcome the difficulties arising in practice in relation to family mediation in cross-border proceedings, by organizing a series of workshops addressed to judges and other legal practitioners, that will provide the opportunity to identify the main common difficulties that legal practitioners encounter in practice and identify viable solutions for a better enforcement of the legal instruments adopted at European level.
One major objective of the project was to identify the specific problems arising from cultural and psychological differences, diversity of traditions and mentality between European citizens. As a result, the project will meet the need of magistrates and other legal practitioners to determine and to overcome the main issues and problems encountered in family cross-border mediation matters.
Providing eligibility assessment, and mediating company-community dispute related to 160 million Euro investment of development bank. The dialogue process was triggered by community complaint sent to accountability mechanism and related to environmental and social impacts of the project.
Pre-Training Assessment. Training of Trainers. Practice Development Review Sessions.
Support the British Council office in Serbia to develop and deliver four one-day mediation specialization courses for 100 mediators. Develop supporting materials for four one-day mediation specialization courses. Draft the manual of mediation techniques.
Meetings with stakeholders.
Training of judges for effective mediation referral.
Conference panelist: An Alternative Paradigm In Access To Justice and Dispute Management Systems Design: Court- Annexed Mediation
Support for ADR Center (Italy) to develop course materials and submit a 5-day course in Istanbul (Turkey) for a group of Pakistani judges and other participants. The training was focused on building and strengthening the capacity of the Pakistani judiciary and fiscal authorities to use mediation and other alternative dispute resolution tools and to prepare them to transfer their knowledge to other trainees in Pakistan. The training focused on various aspects of ADR, including the nature of the conflicts that can be solved, the different methodologies that can be used, and the ethical considerations involved. International best practices have been shared on this topic and the success stories of ADR have been discussed in different cultural contexts.
Mediating between Russian and other international parties
Mediating between US and other international parties
IDC Outstanding International Leadership Award 2009: Honoring exceptional work promoting conflict resolution in development projects around the world. The award aims to celebrate leadership by individuals and organizations who work toward peaceful resolutions in their communities and beyond.
US Department of State - International Visitor Leadership Program, “Mediation and Conflict Resolution” , Washington DC
Speaker at the American Bar Association’s annual conference, ”Dispute Resolution” Section, Presentation ”Checks, Balances, Threats and Opportunities in the International Commercial Cross-Border Mediation”, Washington DC, USA, May 2012
Third party intervention (i.e. mediation, facilitation) services for complex, multi-party and multi-cultural company – community disputes regarding company projects’ social and environmental impacts. Communication skills building for participants in the dispute resolution processes (community and company representatives).
Adi joined a panel on ”Accountability in Sustainable Development: The Principles and Practice of Mediation in a Local and Global Context”. The panel was convened by the Office of Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) - Independent recourse mechanism for IFC and MIGA.
The session offered practical insights into the broad principles of mediation and discussed from a practitioner’s perspective the systems and capacity building required to resolve disputes in a country-specific context; the application of mediation as a profession; experiences mediating commercial, labor, and land disputes; and how CAO uses mediation principles in its dispute resolution practice to address company-community disputes around private sector development projects financed by IFC and MIGA.
Support the ADR Center team to design and organize a 10-day advanced mediation study tour in New York for Pakistani high court judges and other participants in JUly 2021. The intended goal of the study tour was to provide the participants with access to best international practices that would then enable them to return to Pakistan and continue efforts to promote mediation. Communicate with representatives of the professionals and institutions visited and ensure the logistical and substantive organization of the study tour. Project location: New York, USA
Company-community mediation around concerns about the impact of oil and gas development in their area (ie seismic activity induced by company technology) and potential risks and damages to communities and the environment.
Company-community mediation around community concerns related to the E&S impacts of siderurgical industry, specifically on noise levels, quality of air and water.
Adi joined ADR Center's CEO, Leonardo D'Urso, in attending meetings in Albania with the purpose of development of Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation in Civil and Commercial Disputes in Albania. A workshop was organized with Albanian and foreign stakeholders. All the events were organized by Rasim Gjoka and Merita Bala for the Foundation for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation of Disputes (Tirana, Albania).
In an effort to increase mediation in Greece, the Athens Training Centre for Mediators AKKED “Prometheus” appointed ADR Center as its exclusive partner for the delivery of Basic and Advanced Mediation Courses in Greece. This two-year strategic alliance represents the largest international cooperation in the field of mediation in Greece.
Adi travelled almost monthly between 2015 and 2017 in Athens, Greece, to bring its contribution to the mediation courses.
Co-Facilitator, Regional Workshop for East and South European Mediators „Mediation in the Development context”, organized by The Office of Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (Washington DC)
Professional mediation services as Romanian authorized mediator. Operational and strategic management of the mediation firm. Project location – Romania. Training of mediators.
Development of a conflict management system design for the National Agency for Employment from Romania. Selection and mediation training of over 200 employees. Assessment and training of trainers (Design, Implementation and Lead Trainer).
Coordinating, organizing and directing the work of the Craiova Mediation Center Association - mediation, training of mediators (more than 5000 mediators / 14 days courses), training and coaching of trainers / more than 30 trainers, training judges, outreach and promotion projects, consultancy in the creation and development of conflict management. Creation of legal framework.
The coordination of mediation activity at a national level. Authorizing mediators and mediation and training centers. Drafting mediation training standards, the mediation ethics code, organization and functional regulations.
The coordination of mediation activity at a national level. Authorizing mediators and mediation and training centers. Drafting mediation training standards, the mediation ethics code, organization and functional regulations.
Training and management of an organization that brings together active mediation centers in every county in Romania having as main purpose to promote, support, study and practice of mediation at the national level. International networking of the Mediation Centers in Romania
Adi has trained more than 1000 mediators in Romania (80 hours training standard, max 18 trainees/program).
Building the capacity of mediator associations, labour unions and public institutions to formulate alternative public policies in the field of mediation at national level. Development of an independent monitoring tool and evaluate and monitor public policies in the field of mediation. Designing and developing alternative policy proposals in the field of mediation. Organization and facilitation of consultation processes between mediators, the Ministry of Justice and other stakeholders. http://www.mediereapoliticapublica.ro/.
Mediation training, ADR design, Consultancy for Afghanistan Center for Commercial Dispute Resolution. Project location – Kabul.
Adi supported CAO to launch a pilot program in 2017 to expedite mediator assessment and recruitment. Using an online platform and purpose-driven competency criteria, CAO successfully screened 18 mediators from the Asia region. In collaboration with the EIB and EBRD accountability mechanisms, CAO provided advanced mediation training to the 18 mediators at a workshop in Myanmar in May 2017. Adi was honored to be part of the CAO team that designed this cost effective and efficient program to ensure the best mediators are recruited globally.
Professional training of judges in the field of family mediation regulated by Directive 2008/52 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain aspects of mediation in civil and commercial matters and Regulation (EC) Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003 concerning jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility
Second Inter-Governmental Mediation Workshop, organized by the Conflict Management International UK, which was attended by 18 mediation associations and MoJs from the Center and South-eastern Europe
Review of applications for qualifying assessment programs for international certification in the mediation field. Auditing of IMI approved qualifying assessment programs. Adi is the ISC co-chair and the co-chair of ISC Appraisal Committee.
European Union Specific Programme, Project name: ”Promoting mediation in cross-border cases in civil matters”
Parteners: European Union, Romanian MoJ, Dutch MoJ, Bulgarian MoJ, Moldovian MoJ, GEMME, MiKK, The Romanian Mediation Council
Activity: Best practice sharing–visit to Netherlands, Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice, February 1st-3rd, 2012, The Hague
Event organized by the International Conflict Management (UK), which was attended by 18 mediation associations from the Center and South-eastern Europe.
Conference organized in Vienna by the European Institute for Business, with the participation of the European mediators.
Speaker at the conference “Lawyers and ADR” organized in Prague by ADR Center, member of JAMS International.
Speaker, Judicial Reform Conference, UNITED STATED DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Project name: ”M.E.N.A. Judicial Exchange Project Conference” Partners: United Stated Department of State, Burreau of Near Eastern Affairs; US Middle East Partnership Initiative Administered by the Institute Of International Education (Washington DC) in cooperation with the International Judicial Academy. Participants: around 50 judges from the MENA countries
Mediating between Canadian based and other international parties
To determine, based on the eligibility criteria set out in the PCM Rules of Procedure, whether a Complaint is eligible for any or both PCM functions – problem-solving and/or compliance review. Mediation services to restore dialogue between EBRD clients and impacted communities (environmental and social impacts).
'Rebooting' the EU Mediation Directive
There are years since its adoption (2014), but the Mediation Directive (2008/52/EC) has not yet solved the ‘EU Mediation Paradox’. Despite its proven and multiple benefits, mediation in civil and commercial matters is still used in less than 1% of the cases in the EU.
The European Parliament commissioned a study which solicited the views of some 816 experts from all over Europe, which clearly showed that this disappointing performance results from weak pro-mediation policies, whether legislative or promotional, in almost all of the 28 Member States.
The experts strongly supported a number of proposed non-legislative measures that could promote mediation development. But more fundamentally, the majority view of these experts suggested the introduction of a ‘mitigated’ form of mandatory mediation is worth experimenting with.
Paris (France), Coach of Law FacultyTeam, University of Craiova, at 12th ICC Mediation Competition
Adi attended a two-day Pilot intercultural mediation training program designed and implemented by the IMI Intercultural Taskforce.
The purpose of the Pilot was to test and refine training modules that have been designed to implement the IMI draft criteria for certifying intercultural mediators. The training materials were prepared by five members of the IMI Task Force on Intercultural Mediation Certification ‐ Hal Abramson (USA), Gigi de Groot (Sweden), Joanna Kalowski (Australia), Joel Lee (Singapore), and Ian Macduff (Singapore and New Zealand).
Assistance for the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan in establishing a pilot mediation center at the Baku City Yasamal District Court, evaluating the results from the pilot and identifying steps to strengthen the capacity of the MOJ, the legal profession and other stakeholders in facilitating the introduction of mediation in Azerbaijan.
Providing eligibility assessment, and mediating company-community dispute related to E&S impacts of 400+ million Euro investment of development banks. The dialogue process was triggered by community complaint sent to accountability mechanism and related to environmental and social impacts of the project.
Adi has represented ADR Center at the 1st European Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Assembly hosted by the European Commission on June 11 – 12, 2018. This event brought together ADR entities from all European Member States, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, to take stock of their experience as certified ADR entities under Directive 2013/11/EU on consumer ADR (the ADR Directive) and to enable them to network and exchange experience and best practice.
Adi attended the mediator summit of The Office of the Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman (CAO) / IFC-MIGA / World Bank.
Designed and delivered advanced mediation workshops for Kenyan mediators and mediation advocates, including an ADR Center Accredited International Mediation Training, as part of a larger effort to train and coach international mediation trainers in Kenya
Providing eligibility assessment related to related to community concerns in connection with agribusiness environmental and social impacts.
Develop a training manual for a master class on commercial mediation for mediators; Conduct the master class for mediators on commercial mediation; Participate as an international guest speaker in a conference «The New York convention and its interaction with domestic laws of the Central Asian countries»; Participate as an expert in the dialogue platform “Danaker Talkoo: How Mediation May Be of Help to Businesses?” drawing specific mediation cases.
Develop course materials and submit a 5-day course at the ADR Center in Rome (Italy) for a group of Pakistani judges. The training was focused on building and strengthening the capacity of judges to use mediation and other alternative dispute resolution tools, and to prepare them to transfer their knowledge to other trainees in Pakistan. The training focused on various aspects of ADR, including the nature of the conflicts that can be solved, the different methodologies that can be used, and the ethical considerations involved. International best practices have been shared on this topic and the success stories of ADR have been discussed in different cultural contexts.
Working with the Moldova Ministry of Justice, the Mediation Council in Moldova, the Moldova Bar Association, the Mediation Centre established by the Moldova Chamber of Commerce, and other stakeholders to discuss, agree and promote effective mediation policies in Moldova and particularly the use of commercial mediation. To assist the Government of Moldova with promoting and facilitating the use of commercial mediation on a national scale. Project location: Moldova
Design and deliver a Training of Trainers program for experienced mediators in the Caribbean region. Project location: Online, Jamaica
Adi contributed to the design and delivery of a Basic and Advanced Mediation Training of Mediators for a group of Caribbean-based participants. The course was delivered online by ADR Center with 10 half-day live sessions for a total of 40 hours and extensive offline assignments, quizzes, surveys and full-support from ADR Center Academy, an online Learning Management System powered by Thinkific™. The training program resulted from the successful cooperation between ADR Center, represented by Leonardo D’Urso and the Project “Improved Access to Justice in the Caribbean “, represented by Prof. Velma Newton.
Co-training designer and co-trainer for the design and delivery of the Intensive Training on Mediation and Conflict Resolution in Geneva, Switzerland, from 9th to 13th December 2019 organized for a group of individuals of the International Organization of Migration (IOM) who work as Respectful Workplace Focal Points (RWFP) in various locations around the world.
Dispute resolution training delivered online for Respectful Workplace Focal Points (RWFP) of OOM/IOM (UN).
Capacity building and backstopping for mediators of the Office of the Ombudsperson of the International Organization for Migration (UN).
As arbitration and ADR procedures in Oman represent a resolution mechanism rarely known and used, a leading audit and advisory firm in the country – Mazars Chartered Accountants & Co. – selected ADR Center to assist in the implementation of a sophisticated business plan for the development of an Arbitration Center in Oman. Adi Gavrilă and Leonardo D'Urso represented ADR Center and provided the advice and the necessary assistance.
This creation and implementation of such center will contribute to the judicial but also social-economic development of Oman by promoting fairer and faster commercial dispute resolution through effectively functioning Arbitration and ADR.
Assist the Government of Jordan with (a) building consensus on the ways to establish commercial mediation as an effective dispute resolution mechanism used nationwide; (b) assessing and analyzing the legal framework and practice regarding commercial mediation, identifying issues and solutions, (c) developing a country-specific action plan to establish commercial mediation as an effective dispute resolution mechanism used nationwide.
Design a framework for setting up a mediation process within the current FSC Policy for association and Complaint Procedure to reflect best practice and international standards. Design principles and conditions for FSC to determine when to consider mediation as a feasible option for dispute resolution in Policy for Association cases. Outline the general conditions/criteria under which FSC can consider the mediation to have successfully resolved the case and the complaint closed.
Work with ADR Center and Weinstein International Foundation to design and deliver an online training programme for mediators for a group of experienced judges and lawyers from Zambia with support from ADR Center Academy (https://academy.adrcenter.com/), ADR Center’s Learning Management System.
Adi was part of the ADR Center Academy faculty team led by Leonardo D'Urso, ADR Center's CEO, who designed and delivered the ADR Center International Accredited Mediator Training Program in partnership with the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department. The project started successfully with two courses organized in Dubai in English and Arabic between the months of October and November 2022 and continued through 2023 with several other courses and mediation programs.
Company-community mediation concerning community development projects of a $1B solar power project
Participation in the conference with the Center of Judiciary and Judicial Center (CEJJ) “La médiation, principes et généralités” on November 30th, 2021 and presentation (in cooperation with another international expert) of relevant experiences and tools in this regard and preparation of a short-written report summarizing the main points of the intervention. Participation in the training “Initiation à la mediation” with the Tunisian Institute of the Lawyer Profession (ISPA) on December 4th, 2021 and presentation (in cooperation with another international expert) of relevant experiences and tools in this regard and preparation of a short-written report summarizing the main points of the intervention. Project location – Tunisia