Working together to find a solution

Co-Mediation

Mediation creates a safe, structured space where conversations can happen openly and respectfully.
With clear ground rules and skilled facilitation, people are able to truly hear each other – and be heard themselves. This opens the door to solutions that meet the real needs of everyone involved.

Unlike court rulings or decisions made by management, mediation doesn’t create winners and losers. It builds understanding, preserves relationships, and supports agreements people can genuinely commit to.
In family contexts, it supports parents in working together in ways that benefit their children. In workplaces and teams, it lays the foundation for productive collaboration going forward.

Benefits of Co-Mediation

Some conflicts are complex, involving multiple issues, strong emotions, or several parties. In such cases, co-mediation offers clear advantages: two mediators contribute complementary skills and perspectives, helping to navigate complexity, address sensitive dynamics with care, and keep the process constructive. This shared guidance fosters a greater sense of safety and support, enabling participants to focus on building solutions that endure.

About Us

Bernadette Hess and Jakob Frauenfelder – both trained mediators and attorneys – work as a well-coordinated mediation team, either at our offices or on-site with clients.
Our main areas of focus:
· Families in separation or divorce
· Workplace and organisational conflicts
· Court-ordered mediations
We have seen how effective mediation can be even alongside ongoing legal proceedings. Participants value the opportunity to take responsibility and work together on constructive outcomes. To make co-mediation accessible, we offer fair hourly rates.

Let’s talk

We usually offer an initial, non-obligation consultation (by phone or video call) without delay.

Write to us or give us a call. You will find the relevant contact details in the following section.

Portrait Jacob Frauenfelder Co-Mediator

Jakob Frauenfelder

Mediator SAV, Attorney-at-law

Practicing mainly in family law since 2010, with a growing focus on mediation since 2020, including as a co-mediator at Paarberatung und Mediation im Kanton Zürich .

Contact

Tel. 044 218 60 01 via email to
frauenfelder@bahnhofstrasse58.ch

Education

since 2020 — Ongoing peer supervision and continuing professional development

2020 — Certified Mediator, Swiss Bar Association (SAV)

2018–2020 — Mediation training, inmedio

2009 — Zurich Bar admission

2004 — Master of Law, University of Zurich

Portrait Jacob Frauenfelder Co-Mediator

Bernadette Hess

Mediator, Attorney-at-law

Practicing mainly in employment and labour law since 2021; mediator in family and organisational contexts since 2024.

Contact

Tel. 044 218 60 08 or via email to
hess@bahnhofstrasse58.ch

Education

since 2024 — Mediator in family matters and workplace/organisational settings

2023 — Mediation training, Konstanz School of Mediation

2014 — Zurich Bar admission

2010 — Master of Law, University of Zurich

An initial consultation is free of charge.