2011, for the first time, there was a systematic academic process evaluation of the ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition. A research team from the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) - a German university specialized in research and practice of conflict resolution - analysed the mediation proceedings, conducted interviews with the professionals and delivered a focus report on those key aspects of the Mediation Competition which are most suitable for research. This research report will provide the basis for conclusions for the field of commercial mediation in general as...