Victoria Liouta

Victoria Liouta

Mediator

Short Introduction

I am passionate about helping parties navigate complex disputes with clarity, fairness, and empathy. I take pride in fostering trust and facilitating solutions that are genuinely owned by all participants. My work is driven by the opportunity to transform conflict into constructive outcomes, preserve relationships, and create sustainable agreements that have lasting positive impact.

About Work

I have extensive experience as a mediator across a wide range of commercial and organizational disputes, including contractual, corporate,  and maritime matters. My expertise lies in navigating complex issues where legal, operational, cultural, and interpersonal factors intersect, enabling parties to reach solutions that are practical, sustainable, and mutually acceptable. I have worked with diverse stakeholders, from multinational corporations to small and medium size companies, and I understand the unique pressures and sensitivities that each context presents.

My key skills include active listening, strategic questioning, and the ability to clarify underlying interests while managing both the procedural and emotional dimensions of conflict. I am adept at identifying common ground, reframing contentious points, and guiding parties toward creative and workable solutions. My approach combines rigorous preparation with flexibility, ensuring that each mediation is tailored to the needs, goals, and dynamics of the participants.

I am known for my neutral, impartial, and professional style, which prioritizes trust, transparency, and respect. I foster an environment where all voices are heard and parties feel empowered to participate fully in the process. I also place significant emphasis on communication and follow-up, ensuring that agreements are clearly understood, implementable, and durable.

Overall, my mediation practice is guided by a commitment to transforming conflict into opportunity, preserving relationships, and achieving outcomes that balance fairness with practicality. I take pride in helping parties move from impasse to resolution in a constructive, collaborative, and respectful manner.

Expertise

  • Private Client
  • Commercial & Corporate
  • Banking, Finance & Insurances
  • Industry, Energy & Environment
  • International Trade & Competition
  • Healthcare & Personal Matters
  • Technology, Media & IP

Languages

  • English
  • Greek

Memberships

  • LMAA – London Maritime Arbitrators Association
  • CIArb – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • ICC – International Chamber of Commerce
  • UIA – International Association of Lawyers (Union Internationale des Avocats)
  • PAMA – Piraeus Association of Maritime Arbitrators
  • Committee of Mediators, Ministry of Justice (Greece)
  • EODID – European Organization in Mediation and Arbitration
  • IAM – International Academy of Mediators
  • IMI – International Mediation Institute