Employment, defence and claims · Quirós & Quirós
Mediation, conciliation and negotiated settlements in Panama
An agreement requires more than bringing positions closer: it must explain what each party will do and how performance will be ensured. At Quirós & Quirós, we prepare the client’s position, assist in negotiations or mediation and review the documents recording the agreement.
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Getting started
Key points
- In this service, we act as advisers or representatives of one party. This role differs from that of a neutral mediator; we do not present the firm as a public center or confuse the two roles.
Prepare a proposal the client understands
We organize the facts, documents and disputed amounts to identify what is being requested, the available alternatives and the terms that must be clear. The client makes their decision after understanding the scope of the proposal. We do not assume that every dispute must end with a concession.
Support in mediation or conciliation
Mediation allows the parties to seek a solution with the assistance of a neutral third party who does not impose an agreement. Our legal support focuses on advising the client, assessing proposals and reviewing their effects. Before attending, we assess whether the matter can be addressed through this procedure.
Well-documented payment agreements and settlements
We can prepare terms covering amounts, due dates, payment methods, deliveries and outstanding obligations. We also review the formalities and steps needed for the document to have the intended effects. When proceedings are already underway, the way the agreement is submitted or enforced requires specific attention.
How we proceed
Your matter, step by step
- Preparing the engagement
Preparation of proposals and legal assistance in negotiations.
- Agreed procedures
Support for the client in mediation or conciliation where appropriate.
- Delivery and follow-up
Drafting and review of payment agreements, settlements and performance documents.
Preparing for your consultation
- Contracts, receipts and documents relating to the dispute.
- Previous proposals and a clear breakdown of the disputed amounts or obligations.
- Summonses and details of the proceedings or center where the meeting would take place.
Fees, expenses and timing
Fees cover the legal assistance agreed upon. Mediation at Órgano Judicial centers is free; this does not mean that private advice from a lawyer is included in that public service. At other centers, the applicable costs are reviewed.
Timing depends on the documents, participants’ availability and the specific procedures. When defining the engagement, we distinguish our preparation timetable from dates that depend on third parties or an authority.
How we explain your legal fees →Your questions answered
Select a question to read the answer in our central question catalogue.
- Does a mediator decide who is right or impose a solution?
- Will Quirós & Quirós act as my lawyer or as a neutral mediator?
- Must I accept a proposal made in mediation?
- Can a settlement be attempted after a lawsuit has begun?
- What happens if a party breaches the agreement?
- Do Judicial Branch mediation and a private lawyer cost the same?
- Can you review an agreement prepared by the other party?
- What should a payment agreement specify?
Working with our firm
A clearly defined engagement
- Preparation of proposals and legal assistance in negotiations.
- Support for the client in mediation or conciliation where appropriate.
- Drafting and review of payment agreements, settlements and performance documents.
Our proposal sets out which of these services you need and the terms of our engagement.