
Christian von Baumbach - Mediator, Supervisor & Trainer
Since 2016, I have been facilitating challenging conversations, supporting change processes, and strengthening the capacity for action in teams and projects. My goal: to foster understanding and develop solutions that are built to last.
- Neutral and impartial toward all parties: I advocate for solutions, not for individual sides.
- International network and intercultural competence: Degree in Japanese Studies, six years of living and working experience in Japan. International partners in Singapore and Japan. Intercultural perspectives seen as a valuable resource.
- Evidence-based and practice-oriented: Lecturer at universities and trainer in mediation and intercultural competence. Extensive hands-on experience with families, teams, and complex projects.
- Online & worldwide: Mediation, supervision, and training in German and English, both online and in person.
Core Services
Mediation
Constructive conflict resolution for businesses, public administrations, associations and families.
Supervision
Reflection on professional practice, role clarification, team development.
Training
Workshops on mediation, negotiation, communication and intercultural competence.
My guiding principle:
“I support people in working together successfully by facilitating important conversations and guiding change processes.”
University degree
- Diploma: Regional Science Japan (University of Bonn)
Mediation certificates
- Certified Mediator according to the German mediation law
- Mediator BM (Federal Mediation Association)
- Mediator BAFM (Federal Association of Family Mediation)
- Mediator QVM (Mediation quality association)
- Mediator SIMI (Singapore International Mediation Institute)
- Intercultural Mediator (University of Jena)
- Cross-border Family Mediator (MiKK e.V.)
Supervision qualifikation
- Supervision (Steinbeis Akademie)
Trainer qualification
- Train the Trainer (IHK)
Selected Teaching & Training Engagements
- Mediation und Beratung at Euro-FH in Hamburg
- Conflict management in a world of diversity for the Justice Academy of North Rhine-Westphalia
- Soft skills for trial judges for the Lower Saxony Ministry of Justice
- Conciliation training according to SoBau 2020 for the German Lawyers’ Academy
- Intercultural Business Communication at the University of Potsdam
- Intercultural Mediation at the University of Potsdam
- Intercultural mediation according to the Perspectives Model for the SAP Global Ombuds Office
- Intercultural mediation for the Heidelberg Institute for Mediation
- Aikido and mediation: Constructive conflict resolution from the perspective of a Japanese martial art for the Ministry of Justice of Lower Saxony” at the Conflict Management Congress 2021
- Mediation in virtual space for the IHK Lahn-Dill
- Online mediation for the Heidelberg Institute for Mediation
- Mediation in Practice for Bureau Pactum in Vilnius, Lithuania
- Introduction to mediation at Osaka University in Japan
- Cross-Border Family Mediation Training at Osaka University in Japan
Languages
- German (native)
- English (fluent)
- Japanese (fluent)
Aikido
- Dan – Aikikai Tokyo
Memberships
- BM – Federal Mediation Association
- BAFM – Federal Association for Family Mediation
- MiKK e.V. International Mediation Center for Family Conflicts and Child Abduction
- BMZ – Berlin Mediation Center
- PracticeForte Advisory, Singapore
- Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI)
- Japan International Mediation Center (JIMC Kyoto)
- DJW – German-Japanese Business Association
Certificates
Professional certifications and achievements












Testimonials
Christoph C. Paul
Lawyer and Notary, Mediator
"I share various professional experiences with Christian von Baumbach, beginning with joint board work for the non-profit association MiKK e.V. International Mediation Center for Family Conflicts and Child Abductions. In this context, we have repeatedly traveled to Japan together to train colleagues at Osaka University in Cross-Border Family Mediation. I was also able to experience Christian von Baumbach as a trainer for online mediation. These encounters have allowed me to witness his profound knowledge in intercultural mediation and his appreciative, approachable manner with all participants. With great patience and empathy, he supports event participants in finding their own conflict resolution solutions while building on their respective resources. It was always a great pleasure working with him. I will continue to gladly recommend Christian von Baumbach in the future, both as a trainer and as a mediator and conciliator. "
Zack Scott
"Christian was a guest lecturer for a special mediation seminar at Osaka University last semester, and I had the privilege of taking his course. He is an excellent, integrative communicator who worked masterfully with a diverse group of students. Although the course itself was conducted over a limited period, Christian managed to cover all fundamentals while giving us time to apply the learned skills in a practical environment. Whether or not you plan to become a practicing mediator in the future, Christian's course will certainly help you become a stronger communicator. I can't thank him enough for taking the time to teach the course, and I look forward to learning from him again in the future! Thank you, Christian! "
Aude I.
"Dear Christian, Thank you for this mediation. It was very helpful for us in drawing the lines of our future, both apart and together as a family. I greatly appreciated your good listening, fairness, and kindness. Hopefully we won't need to contact you again, but if we do, we would confidently return to you. "
Susan Tay
OTP Law Corporation / PracticeForte Pte Ltd (Singapore)
"As a co-mediator with Christian in cross-border child abduction cases, I find working with Christian straightforward and effective. I've learned much from him from a social science perspective and would immediately work with him again. As a co-trainer, Christian has been invaluable. He is active and responsible, an asset to any team fortunate enough to have him as a member. PracticeForte Advisory is very proud of him as both a partner and as a mediator on the PracticeForte Panel of International Mediators. "
Kathrin Heerdt
Attorney, Specialist in Construction and Architect Law
"I was fortunate to meet Christian von Baumbach as a speaker at the ARGE Construction and Real Estate Law conciliation seminar and learn from him. I'm convinced that the content and explanations provided by Christian von Baumbach have significantly enriched my legal practice in the interest of my clients and their negotiation partners. Through illustration and explanation of the rationale for seeking consensual solutions, I've also gained valuable new insights and behavioral approaches for myself personally. With his likable, approachable and authentic nature, Christian von Baumbach excels at convincing even "contentious spirits" about mediation and conciliation. "
Ralf Heeke
SAP
"Interesting training with valuable impulses. The intercultural mediation training with Christian von Baumbach was a true enrichment for our mediator network. It had high practical relevance to the context of multinational companies, was interesting and entertaining - with a balanced mix of professional input and active implementation. "
GD
Professor Emeritus
"Experience: Mediation in an existential couple situation with very high conflict potential, together with Ms. Sosan Azad, a colleague of Christian von Baumbach. Offering: From the beginning, the sessions were characterized by a very empathetic, constructive, analytical and clear attitude towards both parties. At the end of each session, there is a summary and joint considerations by all for concrete proposals for conflict reduction. Assessment: In nearly perfect complementarity, the mediators helped us ultimately find an amicable solution that gave both of us breathing space and ground under our feet again. In the end is the beginning: All resolutions and agreements must be implemented with discernment. I believe we have received enough support to achieve this. Recommendation: In mediation, the conflicting parties must do the actual work. Ms. Azad and Mr. von Baumbach have so clearly structured and sorted the issues at hand and, with imaginative, life-like support, ensured that we could jointly find an amicable solution through many, not easy steps. They always encouraged us and gave us the certainty that we could do it. "
S. K. Conciliator
Conciliator
"Christian von Baumbach developed and strengthened our "Intercultural Competence" with a new approach during a training week at the German Judges Academy. He conveyed his content very competently with a varied program consisting of lectures, group work, and experience exchange. His practical experience was noticeable, from which the learners in this context benefited greatly. "
Sandra J
"Thank you for the very successful mediation! Through the good conversation atmosphere you created an open discussion basis, making a super constructive conversation possible. Your listening and sensitization to challenging aspects of others helped to perceive the situation of the respective other differently and created space to name and clarify unspoken points. Without your support, the conversation in this form and with this result would not have been possible. Thank you very much! "