First contact
Briefly describe the subject and stage of the case. You do not need to send documents immediately.
IN PERSON IN KRAKÓW · ONLINE ACROSS POLAND
Agreement
starts with
a conversation.
For families, everyday disputes and business relationships. We help you make sense of the disagreement and explore a solution you can both accept.
Your decisions. Your agreement.
Impartial support throughout.
KRAKÓW · ONLINE
01Voluntary participation
02Impartiality
03Confidentiality
04Your decisions
FEWER BARRIERS. MORE DIALOGUE.
You can see things differently
and still find a way forward.
Mediation is a conversation supported by an impartial mediator. It helps identify the disputed issues, the participants’ needs and possible solutions.
The mediator does not decide the dispute or represent either party. The participants decide whether to reach an agreement and on what terms.
Mediation services
Different disputes.
A shared space for dialogue.
Choose a topic to explore common issues and how to prepare.
01
Family mediation
Separation does not have to end cooperation. A conversation about children, contact arrangements, maintenance and shared responsibilities.
02Civil mediation
Neighbour disputes, financial settlements, property and inheritance. Clear arrangements to help resolve outstanding disagreements.
03Commercial mediation
Payments, contracts and business relationships. Room for a solution that takes commercial realities into account.
04Criminal mediation
A voluntary conversation between the injured party and the suspect or accused person, conducted within the relevant criminal proceedings.
Online mediation
Distance need not
stop the conversation.
Online mediation lets participants join from different locations. We work with cases from Kraków, Małopolska and across Poland; participation from abroad is arranged individually.
The remote format is agreed with all participants. You need a quiet space, a reliable connection and conditions that allow free and confidential participation.
Online mediationKRAKÓW · POLSKA · ONLINE
Do you have a case in Poland?
Vadym Rekel is a permanent mediator in Poland. We help organise mediation in Kraków and, where the procedure and participants allow, online from elsewhere in Poland or abroad. We explain the Polish framework and agree the language of the meeting and any interpreting needs before it takes place.
This language edition explains the service; the language of an individual mediation is agreed in advance. Cross-border cases may also require advice on jurisdiction and enforcement.
Online mediation ↗From the first enquiry
to your agreement.
You can contact us before the other party decides to take part. We will explain how to start, but joint mediation requires the participants’ voluntary agreement.
Consent and clear ground rules
We explain confidentiality, impartiality, fees, meeting arrangements and the right to withdraw.
Discussion and proposals
Each party explains their perspective. The mediator helps structure the issues and explore possible solutions.
Agreement or closure
You may resolve all or some issues, or end mediation without a settlement. We explain the documents and next steps.
01 → 05
Understand the fees.
Prepare your enquiry.
Follow five short steps. See what determines the fees, then get a ready-to-use message to open in your email app or copy.
QUALIFICATIONS YOU CAN CHECK
Professional preparation
behind every conversation.
Vadym Rekel is a permanent mediator on the list maintained by the President of the Regional Court in Kraków. Explore register evidence, completed postgraduate studies and mediation training below.
Vadym Rekel — permanent mediator list
Regional Court in Kraków · 11.01.2018
Foundation — register of institutions and persons authorised for criminal mediation
Regional Court in Kraków · 27.11.2020
Postgraduate studies · 2026
Family mediation and the foundations of psychological support for families
Postgraduate programme: 2 semesters, 311 hours, 44 ECTS credits. Completed on 31 March 2026 with a grade of very good.
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Postgraduate studies · 2026
The mediation profession
Postgraduate programme: 2 semesters, 246 hours, 37 ECTS credits. Completed on 31 March 2026 with a grade of very good.
Wyższa Szkoła Kształcenia Zawodowego we Wrocławiu
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KRAKÓW · KIELECKA 2/53
Map of our office at Kielecka 2, Kraków
Meet us at Kielecka 2/53, near Rondo Mogilskie and the Kraków courts. Please book an appointment before visiting. Online mediation is also available.
Directions & courts ↗Questions that
start the conversation.
Legal framework Does the other party have to agree to mediation?
Yes. Mediation is voluntary. You can ask about the process on your own, but joint discussions require both parties’ consent. Either party may also withdraw.
Does my case have to be in court already?
No. Mediation can begin before a claim is brought to court or while proceedings are underway. How mediation starts and how fees are determined depend on whether the parties approach the mediator themselves or are referred by a court.
Will the mediator decide who is right?
No. The mediator helps the participants talk, clarify the issues in dispute and explore possible solutions. The mediator is neither a judge nor either party’s legal representative. The participants decide what their agreement will say.
What if we do not reach an agreement?
Mediation can end without a settlement. There is no obligation to reach an agreement. Mediation may resolve only some of the disputed issues; for the remaining matters, the parties retain the legal avenues available to them.
How much does mediation cost?
We agree the cost of private mediation before it begins, taking account of the type of case and the planned meetings. Court-referred civil mediation in Poland is subject to fees set by regulation. The Polish State Treasury covers the costs of criminal mediation referred by an authorised body.
Does a mediation settlement have legal effect?
In Polish civil proceedings, a settlement reached before a mediator has the same legal effect as a settlement reached before a court once the court approves it. If the settlement is enforceable through compulsory enforcement, the court approves it by granting an enforcement clause. Not every agreement can replace a judgment or a particular legal form required by law.
Can we meet online?
Yes. We also conduct mediation online. We first agree the meeting format and practical arrangements with the participants. You will need a stable internet connection and a quiet place where you can talk without other people being present.
Are the discussions confidential?
Confidentiality is a basic principle of mediation. In Polish civil proceedings, mediation is not public and participants must keep confidential the facts they learn during mediation, subject to the rules set out in law. We explain the details and any limits relevant to your case before discussions begin.
Let’s talk
Start with a short conversation.
Tell us the general nature of the dispute. We will explain the process, meeting options and how fees are agreed.
Prepare an enquiryA general outline is enough for your first enquiry. Agree a suitable method before sending documents or particularly sensitive information.
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Tuesday–Thursday, 10:00–16:00
Visits by appointment.
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