Judicial mediation expands within the Greek legal system

Judicial mediation is gaining traction in Greece as an alternative method for resolving disputes outside of traditional courtroom settings. Although the legislative framework has existed for sixteen years, the practice is becoming more established through the involvement of specialized judges serving in both the Athens Court of First Instance and the Athens Court of Appeal.

This process allows citizens to resolve private matters—such as family disputes, labor disagreements, and lease issues—at a lower cost and in a shorter timeframe. The role of the judicial mediator focuses on consensual justice, moving the judicial function from purely jurisdictional to conciliatory. Key figures in this movement include appellate judges Thomai Kimiskidou, president of GEMME HELLAS, and Nikos Tsironis, who serve within the judicial mediation department of the Athens Court of Appeal.