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Mathieu Wakim

Employment mediator

  • Active as a mediator since 1999

  • Specialized in employment disputes

  • Labor law attorney with over 33 years of experience

  • Operating in Central Netherlands and North Holland

  • Fluent in Dutch and English

This is how Mathieu
makes a difference

Empathetic: Listens genuinely and ensures that everyone feels heard

Knowledgeable and Driven: Brings expertise and determination to every mediation.

Creative and Flexible: Adapts strategies and comes up with innovative solutions.

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About Mathieu

Mathieu Wakim is a dedicated mediator who guides parties toward a solution in an expert and practical manner. By quickly identifying the core issues, he is able to successfully conclude mediations in a relatively short time. He is also flexible in his approach, accommodating the timing, location, and schedule in which the mediation needs to be planned and completed. Mathieu Wakim is a member of the Mediation Federation Netherlands (MfN), meeting the highest quality standards for mediators in the Netherlands.

Lawyer

Since 1991, Mathieu Wakim has been practicing as a lawyer, focusing exclusively on Employment Law and Contract Law for the past 20 years. He advises companies, executives, statutory directors, and individuals across various sectors. Mathieu is a member of the Netherlands Bar Association (NOVA) and the Association of Employment Law Attorneys in the Netherlands (VAAN). He successfully leverages his experience and skills as a lawyer during negotiations and mediations.

Lecturer

From 1998 to 2024, Mathieu Wakim served as lead lecturer for the Professional Training for Lawyers at the request of the Dutch Bar Association. He developed educational materials and taught courses in Mediation, Employment Law, and communication skills. Mathieu possesses in-depth knowledge of Employment Law and has the qualities needed to assist parties as a mediator in jointly resolving their issues.

Qualifications

1999-now
Mediator

1991-now
Laywer

1998-2024
Teacher

"This mediator is amazing. In just one 1.5-hour session, we reached a solution that worked for everyone."

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Recent work

  • Restoration of Workplace Relationship Between Colleagues With a Deep Personal Conflict
    Mathieu Wakim successfully resolved a tense situation between two colleagues in a factory, where the working relationship had been severely disrupted by mutual insults and bullying. Through mediation, Mathieu not only helped the colleagues reach an agreement regarding their work environment but also uncovered a shared passion, significantly improving their relationship.

  • Resolving a Disrupted Employment Relationship After a Personal Breakup
    In another mediation, Mathieu Wakim effectively restored a disrupted employment relationship between an employer and an employee who had also ended a personal relationship. Using shuttle mediation, he facilitated a practical solution, allowing the employee to continue working from home until a successor was trained. The employment relationship was then amicably terminated through mutual agreement.

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