Birgit Sambeth
September 2026
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How do you stay motivated and dedicated in a demanding field like mediation? "I feel I am somehow participating in making the world a nice place to be" says Birgit Sambeth.
Birgit was interviewed by the Lexology Index as a Global Elite Thought Leader in the category of Commercial Mediation.
She adds that mediation "is incredibly interesting, emotionally demanding and usually has a strong positive impact on the relationships between parties in dispute."
So, what makes for effective mediation? This is Birgit's list of essential skills and qualities:
- Empathy
- Courage
- Ethics
- Positive mindset
- Never giving up
If you want to know more about the most valuable lessons Birgit has learned through mediation and what kind of legacy she hopes to leave behind one day, you can read the full interview here (see in the Thought Leaders – Global Elite section): https://www.lexology.com/firms/altenburger-ltd-legal-tax/birgit_sambeth