{"id":2293,"date":"2026-07-04T17:36:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T15:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votre-litige.fr\/?page_id=2293"},"modified":"2026-07-04T17:41:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T15:41:45","slug":"administrative-mediation-in-a-dispute-between-a-public-agency-the-petitioner-and-a-third-party","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/votre-litige.fr\/en\/mediation-administrative-litige-entre-un-service-public-demandeur-et-un-tiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Administrative Mediation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Administrative mediation is an amicable method of resolving disputes involving a public entity (the government, a local government, a public institution, etc.) and a third party (an individual, a business, or an organization).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It involves bringing in an independent mediator whose role is to help the parties resume dialogue, better understand each other\u2019s positions, and seek a mutually acceptable solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mediation does not replace a judge. When the parties agree to it, it makes it possible to avoid or resolve a dispute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Types of Disputes Involved<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Administrative mediation may be considered, in particular, for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • the execution of administrative contracts; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • certain disputes with local governments; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • disputes between a public institution and a company; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • certain disputes relating to public works; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • the occupation of public property; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • certain financial or contractual disputes; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • disputes for which a law provides for or authorizes mediation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    It may be initiated before the case is brought before an administrative judge or during litigation proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Excluded Situations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Mediation is generally not appropriate when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • The law prohibits any such transaction; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • the government exercises non-negotiable police or enforcement powers; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • A decision must be made in the public interest, with no room for compromise; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • the parties do not wish to participate voluntarily in the process; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The dispute concerns an issue that cannot legally be the subject of mutual concessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Types of Intervention<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Depending on the situation, mediation may take place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • in person ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • via videoconference ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • by phone ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • through correspondence or email; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • in the form of joint meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        The mediator may meet with the parties separately or together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Conditions for Admissibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        For mediation to be a viable option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • There must be an actual dispute; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • The parties must be identified; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Each person must agree to participate of their own free will; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • the dispute must be capable of being settled amicably; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • No legal provision shall prohibit mediation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          How to Find the Right Mediator<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Depending on the nature of the dispute, there are several options available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n