by VDT Attorneys | Jun 27, 2024 | Alternative Dispute Resolution, Divorce, Mediation
Mediation in divorce proceedings in South Africa has become an unavoidable legal consideration as it is a prerequisite to the issuing of summons. Both the initiator of divorce proceedings as well as the defender are mandated to indicate whether they are either opposed...
by VDT Attorneys | May 1, 2024 | Arbitration, Commercial contracting, Dispute resolution, Mediation
The most common dispute resolution mechanisms that can be relied on for contracts include alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and litigation procedures. The first prize however is always that contracting parties can reach an amicable resolution amongst...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 20, 2022 | Arbitration, Construction, Dispute resolution, Mediation
The construction industry by its very nature is a highly specialized industry and has over time developed a number of standard construction agreement formats that parties apply to their construction projects. Such agreements such as the JBCC, GCC, NEC and FIDIC suites...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 14, 2021 | Mediation
You are quite correct that litigation, both in terms of time and costs, has become a difficult option for parties wishing to resolve a dispute. Mediation is increasingly becoming a strong consideration for parties who wish to expedite their dispute and also in some...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 13, 2015 | Commercial, Mediation
Businesses around the world are increasingly opting for mediation as a method of commercial dispute resolution. Likewise in South Africa, there is a substantial scope for mediation to become a real solution for businesses to resolve their commercial disputes. In fact,...
by VDT Attorneys | Jun 11, 2015 | Corporate, Dispute resolution, Mediation
In short, mediation could present ABC Grocers with a useful alternative to formal litigation for the following reasons: • Mediation is an informal and voluntary process, which is convened once both parties to the dispute agree that it is the best course of action to...
