News · Civil law · – July 2026

Mediation and assisted negotiation: the conditions of admissibility after the Cartabia reform

TOPIC
Conditions of admissibility in civil and commercial disputes — Legislative Decree 28/2010 as reformed and Decree-Law 132/2014.

The reform broadened the matters subject to mandatory mediation, including among others long-term contracts such as supply, franchising and consortium agreements; the first meeting is now an effective one, with an obligation of personal attendance of the parties and procedural and economic consequences for unjustified absence.

Strengthened tax incentives are provided (registration tax exemptions and tax credits) and meetings can be held remotely; assisted negotiation covers disputes up to fifty thousand euros and those concerning compensation for road traffic damage.

IN PRACTICE
Before starting civil or commercial proceedings, check whether the matter requires the attempt: its omission makes the claim inadmissible and absence at the first meeting weighs on the decision and on costs.

Summary note by the CommercialistiAvvocati network, based on specialised legal and practice sources. The text does not reproduce original contributions and does not constitute professional advice.

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