85 Years of Dispute Resolution

Dispute resolution has become an important alternative mechanism to litigation for resolving disputes. When it comes to mediation, it is about assisting parties in resolving their dispute in a speedy and cost-effective manner, meaning that a matter could potentially be resolved in as little as one day.

Our professionals have been working closely with clients over the years to identify and execute the best means of dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration or litigation proceedings. Our dispute resolution support has grown tremendously and spans many sectors, including:

Negotiations and other informal conciliation, mediation and arbitration processes
Effective litigation in any South African court or forum
Labour dispute resolution

For the past 85 years, VDT Attorneys Inc. has offered tailor-made and effective solutions and is able to solve any legal problem, while also being cost-effective. Acting in a professional manner, our firm strives to render a professional service at all times and we specialise in diversification to suit every legal need. The firm acts as a team of experts in partnership with our clients, focusing on their unique needs to implement innovative solutions within the framework of their needs, exclusively for the promotion of their interests.

November 30, 2017
“Running” into trouble: pedestrian rights matter

“Running” into trouble: pedestrian rights matter

Imagine yourself in the zone, your heart drumming in your ears, legs flying, and your focus fixed on the finish line, only for you to crash into an unsuspecting pedestrian. However unlikely it may seem, the recent decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Kalmer v Davids NO (in her capacity as the Executor in the Estate: late Yasmin Salie) and Another (501/2023) [2025] ZASCA 26 (28 March 2025) or the “Kalmer case” serves as a crucial warning that competitive focus is not an excuse for a sportsperson to not maintain a proper lookout to avoid colliding into non-participating pedestrians.

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