Malan Vermeulen Incorporated

08/10/2026

What happens when one party holds significantly more power at the mediation table?

Financial resources, information, influence and bargaining strength can all affect commercial negotiations.

Our latest blog explores how to identify and manage power imbalances to support a fair, effective mediation process.

Read more: https://www.adrlaw.co.za/power-imbalances-in-commercial-mediation/

02/10/2026

Conflict can change the way even reasonable people communicate.

When conversations become defensive, emotional or focused on blame, finding a practical way forward becomes increasingly difficult. Mediation creates a different environment — one where parties can listen, question, test solutions and negotiate constructively.

The people haven’t changed. The conversation has.

At MV Inc., the focus is on helping people move away from conflict and towards workable, considered solutions through professional mediation and alternative dispute resolution.

Learn more about mediation and how MV Inc. can assist: www.adrlaw.co.za

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30/09/2026

Can mediation work within the complexities of a customary marriage?

Customary marriages can involve unique family, cultural and legal considerations. Mediation offers a structured way to address disputes while allowing space for the relationships and traditions involved.

Read our latest blog: https://www.adrlaw.co.za/customary-marriages-family-mediation-south-africa/

28/09/2026

Co-parenting has changed — and so have the challenges parents face.

For Gen Z and Millennial parents, shared calendars, WhatsApp messages, social media and changing family dynamics can add new layers to co-parenting.

Our latest blog explores how mediation can help parents communicate, resolve disputes and create practical arrangements that work for their family.

Read more: https://www.adrlaw.co.za/co-parenting-mediation-gen-z-millennial-parents/

14/09/2026

⚖️ Attorneys & Advocates – FREE Live Webinar

THE THIRD CLIENT IN THE ROOM

In family mediation, two parties may give instructions — but when children are involved, another interest must remain present in every decision.

Join us for Session 5: Family Mediation for Legal Representatives — The Third Client in the Room, a practical session exploring the legal representative’s role in family mediation, managing conflict, and keeping the child’s best interests firmly in view.

📅 19 October 2026
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Practical. Relevant. Designed for legal representatives working in family law and mediation.

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09/08/2026

31/07/2026

Someone has probably already suggested mediation for your commercial dispute:a contract clause, an attorney, a judge.

But what does civil and commercial mediation in South Africa actually involve, and when is it worth doing?

Marissa Galloway-Bailey 's new blog-guide covers Rule 41A, the Gauteng mandatory mediation directive, costs, and the honest limits of the process.

Read the full article: https://www.adrlaw.co.za/civil-and-commercial-mediation-in-south-africa/

Civil and commercial mediation in South Africa explained: Rule 41A, the Gauteng Protocol, costs, binding effect and when it is worth doing.

30/07/2026

Every handover becomes an argument. Every school notice, a dispute.

If this sounds familiar, parenting coordination may help — without going back to court for every small issue.

Mervyn Clark Vermeulen’s new guide explains what a parenting coordinator can and cannot decide, how appointment works, and when this process is (and isn’t) the right fit.

Read the full article:

https://www.adrlaw.co.za/parenting-coordination-in-south-africa/

What parenting coordination in South Africa is, how a parenting coordinator is appointed, and what they can and cannot decide for high-conflict co-parents.

03/07/2026

When the Table Costs Less Than the Courtroom

Many South African families assume that when a serious family dispute arises, court is the only option.

But for high-net-worth families, litigation often comes with hidden costs:
❌ Escalating legal fees
❌ Damage to family relationships
❌ Business disruption
❌ Trust and succession complications
❌ Reputational exposure

Family mediation offers a different path.

A structured, confidential process that helps families resolve disputes with dignity, control, and practical solutions, without handing decisions over to a judge.

If protecting your family legacy matters as much as protecting your assets, this article is worth a read.

📖 Read the full article here:

Family mediation in South Africa gives high-net-worth families a private, faster route to resolve disputes. Learn how Rule 41A mediation works in practice.

08/06/2026

Do not miss our latest blog on the importance of attorneys in the resolution process.

This also ties in to the importance of Attoneys' Preparation of their clients that will be discussed in our next installment of our information webinar series "Mediation for the Modern Attorney" on the 22 June 2026.

https://adrlaw.co.za/attorney-mediation-preparation-settlement-strategy/

Discover why attorney mediation preparation is essential to effective mediation, settlement strategy, litigation risk assessment, and informed dispute resolution in South Africa.