Philine Nau
Mediator
Short Introduction
Philine Nau is an international mediator, workplace conflict specialist and organisational ombuds with extensive experience resolving workplace, employment, governance, intercultural and multi-stakeholder disputes. Accredited by both CEDR and the International Mediation Institute (IMI), she has facilitated more than 100 disputes and dialogue processes across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
A German qualified lawyer, executive coach and OECD mediator, Philine specialises in workplace mediation, leadership and team conflicts, discrimination and safeguarding matters, governance disputes, intercultural communication and complex stakeholder engagement. She is recognised for helping organisations, leaders and communities navigate sensitive disputes while strengthening communication, trust and collaboration.
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About Work
Philine Nau specialises in workplace, employment, governance and multi stakeholder disputes, helping organisations, leadership teams, employees, communities and international institutions address conflict constructively and effectively. Her work spans workplace mediation, team and leadership disputes, safeguarding matters, discrimination claims, governance conflicts and intercultural communication challenges.
Before establishing her independent mediation practice, Philine worked with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the United Nations and a range of international organisations, NGOs and multinational companies. She currently serves as an OECD mediator, providing mediation, dialogue facilitation, conflict prevention and organisational culture support across complex international environments.
Her mediation experience includes workplace grievances, leadership conflicts, racial and gender discrimination disputes, safeguarding and sexual harassment matters, co-founder and board disputes, governance reviews, inheritance conflicts, inter community mediation and company community disputes in sectors including mining, education, development and international organisations. She is particularly experienced in disputes involving cultural diversity, organisational change and multiple stakeholder groups.
Clients value Philine's calm, empathetic and highly adaptable style. Combining deep listening, intercultural awareness and structured facilitation, she creates psychologically safe environments where difficult conversations can take place productively. Her focus is on helping parties build understanding, restore trust and develop sustainable solutions that support long-term relationships and organisational effectiveness.
Expertise
- Employment & Workplace
- Commercial & Corporate
- Banking, Finance & Insurances
- Public Sector & Governance
- Healthcare & Personal Matters
- Private Client
- Equality & Social Justice
Languages
- English
- French
- Spanish
- German
Memberships
- International Ombuds Association
