Commercial and Family Enterprise Mediation

About

Nathalie Boutet is recognized for her emotional intelligence, her calm confidence, and her ability to help parties uncover barriers to resolution.

Nathalie has been a lawyer for over 34 years and a mediator for over 30 years. A Deputy Judge of the Ontario Small Claims Court for three decades, Nathalie is fluent in English and French and holds Civil Law and Common Law degrees from Laval University and the University of Western Ontario. She is among a distinguished few Canadian lawyers certified as a Family Enterprise Advisor™.

Nathalie understands the intricate dynamics of business and family interplay. Her unique perspective enhances her ability to mediate disputes where personal relationships and business operations intersect.

She is a co-founder and member of the Board of Directors of NEXT, an innovative training company that leverages the neuroscience of neuroplasticity to empower people to radically improve their performance and well-being.

The Law Society of Ontario has accredited two of NEXT’s training programs for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits in Professionalism.

Nathalie is an accredited mediator with ADRIO and OAFM.

Leadership in Education and Publishing

Nathalie is an accomplished trainer, having taught in France, Italy, Bermuda, and Canada. Her insights are sought after by institutions such as Osgoode Hall Law School (both at the law school level and Professional LL.M. program in Dispute Resolution), the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Admission, and the Ontario Deputy Judges Association.

A prolific contributor, Nathalie’s work has been featured in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Financial Post, CTV, CBC, and Radio Canada.

Mediation Process

  • Pre-Mediation Planning: A conference with the parties’ counsel addressing logistics and preliminary matters typically held 2–3 weeks before mediation.
  • Mediation Briefs: To ensure efficiency and clarity, mediation briefs should be submitted 7–14 days prior to the scheduled mediation meeting. It is recommended that they be prepared in Word format for seamless navigation and referencing. Supporting documents should be organized with an index, with clear labels and pagination when possible, to enhance accessibility and ease of review.
  • Mediation meeting: The mediation session will focus on defining key facts, articulating underlying interests, overcoming barriers to resolution and finding solutions. The process may include both joint discussions and private caucusing to achieve optimal outcomes. Nathalie offers mediation virtually, or in person (fees may apply).
  • Reporting: Nathalie prepares a closed-mediation report at the end.

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32+ Years of Experience

With more than 32 years of experience as a lawyer and mediator, Nathalie has successfully assisted thousands of clients, helping them to achieve their goals with her expertise, compassion, and strategic thinking.

Committed to effective and respectful family dispute resolution

Nathalie has expertise handling all family matters including situations involving business owners, executives, and professionals; situations challenged by difficult personalities and complex personal and financial circumstances; and working with families facing addiction challenges.

Her commercial mediation services specialize in disputes within family businesses, and shareholders and partners disputes.

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We understand you have questions and need guidance on your next step. We will contact you to schedule a brief initial call to discuss your situation and our services.