As a certified mediator with over 15 years of experience in the field of civil mediations, I find that mediation is a highly valuable tool for achieving a swift and satisfactory resolution in the majority of cases. It also serves as a preliminary step to understand the intentions of the opposing party and to gain insight into how the legal proceedings may unfold in the event an agreement is not reached.

Hence, I typically recommend resorting to litigation only when it is absolutely necessary, as a favorable agreement is always preferable and more cost-effective than prolonging the legal process, which, on average, takes approximately two years for this type of matter in Spain.