This post was posted on the Kluwer Mediation Blog and was drafted by Leonardo D’Urso, Julia Radanova, and Constantin Adi Gavrila.

Introduction

In the variegated landscape of European legal systems, mediation has often been overshadowed by traditional litigation. Yet, the winds of change are blowing, particularly with the emergence of soft mandatory mediation models. Among these, Italy’s opt-out model stands as a beacon of innovation, especially in light of a recent …