The recent Law 1/2025 on the efficiency of the Public Justice Service introduces an important change in the way legal conflicts are approached in Spain, strengthening the use of MASC (Appropriate Methods of Conflict Resolution) as a preliminary step in certain proceedings.
In this context, at Izquierdo y de la Cueva Abogados we have incorporated this area of practice into our professional services through Pablo de la Cueva Terrer, a specialist in the field, with the aim of offering our clients more agile and efficient solutions.
What is extrajudicial conflict resolution and what are its advantages?
Extrajudicial conflict resolution allows disputes to be resolved without going to court, through mechanisms such as negotiation, mediation or arbitration (ADR and MASC).
It may be a good option when the parties want to try to reach an agreement before filing a claim, recover a debt, resolve a contractual disagreement, or prevent the conflict from dragging on longer than necessary.
Among its main advantages are:
- Greater speed, avoiding lengthy court proceedings
- Reduction of legal costs
- Confidentiality, especially in the business field
- Flexibility in agreements, adapted to each case
- Greater control of the outcome by the parties
In this context, assessing from the outset the possibility of using extrajudicial mechanisms can make a difference in the way a conflict is approached.
In many cases, choosing these routes makes it possible to avoid unnecessary court proceedings and reach faster solutions that are better suited to each situation.