Business Partnership Mediation & Advisory
Building strong, sustainable and future-ready partnerships with the New Partnership Method.
Business partnerships can be a powerful engine of growth, but they are also one of the most sensitive structures in any business. Two or more people bring together different skills, expectations and pressures into a single shared framework. Without clarity, alignment and healthy communication, even promising ventures can quickly become fragile.
This service is designed for founders, family businesses, professionals and long-term business partners who want more than a standard legal contract. It offers a structured process to build and maintain a partnership that is clear, fair and resilient.
Why partnerships need more than a contract
A legal agreement is important, but it does not run your partnership. Every day, your business is managed by something else entirely: how you talk, how you decide, how you share responsibility and how you handle stress and uncertainty.
Most partnerships that fail do not collapse because the idea was weak. They collapse because expectations were never aligned, roles were unclear, decisions were not structured, or difficult conversations were avoided until it was too late.
The New Partnership Method recognizes that a partnership is a living system. It brings together emotional intelligence, communication frameworks and legal logic, so that the partnership has both a human foundation and a clear structure.
About this service
This service is led by Nadav Nishri, mediator, founder of the New Partnership Method and director of one of Israel's leading mediation firms. Alongside thousands of hours of mediation with families and businesses, Nadav brings extensive experience as a business owner, team leader and strategist.
The result is a rare combination of professional mediation and real-world business advisory, tailored to partnerships that want to last.
What the process includes
1. Compatibility and expectations
Before building a partnership structure, we start by understanding the people behind it. This stage explores values, working styles, expectations and long-term goals. It reduces hidden assumptions and gives both partners a shared language for what they want to create.
2. Shared vision and strategic alignment
A partnership cannot remain stable without a clear picture of where it is heading. Together we define what success looks like in one, three and five years, how the business fits into each partner's life and what priorities will guide decisions when things become difficult.
3. Roles, responsibilities and decision-making
Unclear or overlapping roles are a common source of frustration. We work to define who leads what, where decisions are shared and where autonomy is needed. This improves efficiency and significantly reduces day-to-day friction.
4. Financial structures and governance
Financial clarity is essential for trust. The process can include:
- Initial investment and ownership structure
- Compensation and profit distribution models
- Cash flow and risk management policies
- Growth and reinvestment strategies
- Exit and buyout mechanisms
These elements are translated into clear, practical language so that both partners know exactly what they are building and on what terms.
5. The Business Partnership Charter
The Business Partnership Charter is a central outcome of the process. It is a living document that goes far beyond legal wording. It covers:
- Communication rules and meeting rhythms
- Principles for handling disagreement
- How major decisions are made
- Expectations around transparency, feedback and accountability
- Shared values and non-negotiable standards
The charter can complement a formal legal agreement and serve as the practical guide for the partnership in everyday reality.
6. Ongoing partnership maintenance
Businesses evolve, and so do people. As part of the service, you can schedule regular check-ins to revisit roles, adjust expectations and address emerging tensions early. This helps prevent small issues from turning into crises.
7. Practical business advisory
Alongside mediation, Nadav brings hands-on experience in:
- Service and product structure
- Pricing and value positioning
- Marketing focus and messaging
- Scaling a professional practice
- Building and leading a team
The aim is not only to create a healthy partnership, but to support a business that can grow on a solid foundation.
Who this service is for
This service can be valuable for:
- Co-founders who are starting a new venture and want to set it up correctly from day one
- Family businesses where a new generation is joining or taking leadership
- Professional partnerships in law, consulting, finance, tech or creative fields
- Existing partnerships experiencing tension and seeking a structured, calm way forward
- Investors and founders who want clear governance and decision-making frameworks
In each case, the goal is the same: a partnership that is clear, stable and ready for the future.
Schedule an initial consultation
The first step is a short conversation. Together we will map the current situation, understand your goals and see whether this process is the right fit for your partnership.
You can choose a convenient time directly in the calendar below.