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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.

28/07/2026

Mediation is often described as the softer route through divorce — quieter, more private. But softer does not mean lighter on the numbers.

In our latest article, Theresa Luyt unpacks what “full and frank financial disclosure” actually requires under South African law, from Rule 41A and the Matrimonial Property Act to what happens when the numbers don’t add up.

A settlement is only ever as strong as the disclosure behind it.

Read the

https://www.adrlaw.co.za/financial-disclosure-in-mediation-south-africa/

Discover what South African law requires for financial disclosure in mediation. Essential insights for effective family mediation.

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.

01/06/2026

Mediation in the Gauteng High Court is no longer something litigants can afford to treat as a mere formality. Read the full blog here: https://adrlaw.co.za/mediation-in-the-gauteng-high-court/

In civil trial matters, mediation now plays an important role in trial readiness, litigation strategy, and potential cost consequences.

Parties who ignore mediation, delay the process, or refuse to participate without proper reasons may expose themselves to unnecessary litigation risk.

Our latest blog unpacks:

✔ Rule 41A and the Gauteng Mediation Directive
✔ Who pays for mediation
✔ Why mediation costs should be agreed upfront
✔ The risks of refusing mediation
✔ Why proper settlement authority matters

For assistance with mediation, dispute resolution, or litigation strategy, contact ADR Law.

📞 010 980 5160
📧 [email protected]

13/05/2026

Read this weeks feature blog:

Confidentiality in Rule 41A Mediation: What Attorneys Must Know

https://adrlaw.co.za/confidentiality-in-rule-41a-mediation/

05/05/2026

Rule 41A has fundamentally changed civil litigation in Gauteng.

For legal practitioners and clients alike, understanding the mediation process, timelines, and compliance requirements is critical to avoiding delays and unnecessary costs.

We break down the Rule 41A mediation process and what it means in practice:
👉 https://lnkd.in/dcW2mY8a

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30/03/2026

⚖️ Mediation is changing how disputes are resolved in South Africa.

But it’s not just easier litigation—it requires a whole new approach.

Curious? Here are 5 things every attorney should know 👇
👉 https://adrlaw.co.za/5-things-attorneys-should-know-about-mediation-in-south-africa/

💬 Would you choose mediation over court?