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Franziska Mensdorff-Pouilly
Mediator
Mediator
Languages
Mother tongue: German
English, German
Nationality
Austria
Gender
Female
Personal information
Position
Mediator
Year of birth
1986
Education
University of Vienna
Degree: Law Degree (mag.iur.) (2009)
Austrian Bar Association
Degree: Austrian Bar Examination (2014)
ARGE Bildungsmanagement | Sigmund Freud Universität
Degree: Certified Mediator (2025)
Mother Tongue
German
Working Languages
English, German
Professional Expertise and Experience
Mediation & Settlement Facilitation
As a lawyer and former attorney, I have dealt with conflicts from many perspectives - from complex commercial disputes and international arbitration to sensitive private matters and workplace tensions. These experiences have shown me that while court proceedings can provide legal clarity, they don’t always lead to lasting or practical solutions. Mediation often offers a more effective and resource-efficient alternative. In 2025, I founded Common Ground | Mediation & Conflict Resolution. This step allows me to do what I enjoy and value most - guiding and navigating negotiations and facilitating conflict resolution, and helping parties find solid, sustainable outcomes. I offer Alternative Dispute Resolution Services in Vienna, focusing on: - Commercial Mediation - Workplace Mediation - Mediation for Private Clients (Inheritance, Divorce, Separation) - Negotiation & Settlement Facilitation
Practiced Experience in Mediation
Areas of Expertise
Mediator
Commercial Mediation, Workplace Mediation, Mediation for Private Clients (Inheritance, Divorce, Separation)
Attorney-At-Law
M&A transactions, corporate disputes, and real estate deals
Counsel
in national and international arbitration proceedings – particularly in insurance and reinsurance, franchising and distribution, as well as in the pharmaceutical, oil, and gas industries
Mediation Style
My style combines clarity and structure with empathy and openness – creating space to address the issues that truly matter and focusing on agreements that are both realistic and lasting.
I believe that open, honest dialogue – even in challenging situations – is the key to resolving conflict. This means acknowledging tension without inflating or ignoring it. My role is to offer a space where constructive conversation becomes possible – whether it leads to clarity, closure, or a new path forward together.
I don’t act as a decision maker or advisor. I mediate – serving as a bridge between positions, and a translator across levels of perspective. My focus is on enabling and fostering constructive conversation and mutual understanding.
