You don't know when the case will be heard or whether the person appointed will have the relevant experience and skills. When opting for an independent mediator, it is compulsory to provide a shortlist of eight other mediators, from which one must be eventually chosen. The opposition can agree to the mediator proposed ,or else has the chance to appoint another mediator from the list. The deadline for appointment is three days after the notification being placed. If the original choice is not questioned, the mediator proposed in the first instance will handle the mediation process.
Mediators are lawyers.
They must been seen to be neutral in terms of the dispute, and impartial so far as the parties are concerned. The proceedings are confidential by law. The main benefit is that the agreement the parties reach, if duly signed by the mediator, has the impact and effect of a judicial decision. If a breach of agreement takes place, it is executable as a final decision in court, avoiding lengthy court proceedings. In the Buenos Aires maritime community, some lawyers are still reluctant to attend mediation proceedings.