We see mediation as the means to cut through the red tape
and burden of litigation, and address the dispute at its core - quickly and cost effectively.
RESOLVING COMMERCIAL DISPUTES
We are qualified legal practitioners with decades of experience in commercial matters and litigation.
Litigation is cumbersome, aggressive, costly and time consuming - and very seldom does it render satisfactory results.
We have identified that the most effective way of resolving disputes is through mediation.
WHY MEDIATION
DEAD-END DISPUTES
Disputes are an inevitable part of personal and business interaction. Traditional dispute resolution processes - through the courts, and positional negotiation strategies - are generally expensive, time-consuming and emotionally burdensome. These largely inflexible legal processes eventually lead to an unsatisfactory, and binary, result: a “winner” and a “loser”. But after years of litigation burdens, is there even a “winner” in the end?
MEDIATION IS THE OPPORTUNITY
Mediation is an informal alternative dispute resolution process, where a mediator, or mediators, assist disputing parties to navigate a negotiated workable solution for their dispute. Mediators assist parties to effectively reach settlement by working together.
A competent facilitative mediator does not judge the parties or the matter, but uses skill, proven processes, and insight to guide the parties towards a practical resolution.
The mediation process is confidential and off the record.
OUR MEDIATION PRACTICE INCLUDES:
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Commercial and contractual matters
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Medical negligence
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Third-party insurance
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Family law and divorce
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Employment
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Property
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Construction
ABOUT US
"We are problem-solvers by nature and we have a fresh , fluid, and authentic style of communication. Our mediation approach is professional and our insight is relevant."
Jodi Neu-Ner (B.Comm LLB) and Pippa -Leisegang (B.A. LLB) together have 30+ years of litigation and legal commercial experience, and are qualified and accredited as mediators in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Jodi served her articles and practised as an attorney at Bowmans in public sector, commercial, forensics, employment, and regulatory law.
Pippa is highly regarded as an insurance litigator in personal injury and medical malpractice. Pippa's experience in negotiation and conflict management paved the way towards developing a career in mediation.
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JODI NEU-NER
PIPPA LEISEGANG
"Because of our legal training and years of experience, attorneys and counsel are comfortable engaging in our mediations, and they are therefore better placed to assist and advise their clients in the mediation environment.
The parties themselves find us approachable as we construct an open and trusting environment to address their disputes, with the necessary sensitivity. We maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and ethics.
We work as a mediation team, and encourage the parties to collaborate through us to obtain the best results possible.
We are able to facilitate mediations in person or online.
We look forward to working with you."
Jodi and Pippa, 2022.
OUR COMMITMENT
We endeavour to save business and personal relationships by assisting parties in redefining and refocusing their engagement.
We try to assist the parties in opening their minds to lawful, practical solutions.
Our mediations enable parties to craft their own result and thus obtain true satisfaction.
MEDIATION BENEFITS
Mediation, as an alternate dispute resolution, is both time and cost effective.
Its informal nature assists the parties in effectively working together to find workable solutions - which is the essence of mediation.
Mediation is now recommended by the judicial system as the preliminary step prior to litigation - particularly in family matters.
Any information exchanged during the mediation is both without prejudice and privileged, and is not admissible in any current or future litigation or any other proceedings without the parties express consent.
Should the mediation not succeed, the parties may revert to, or explore, alternate dispute resolution processes, including litigation, without impediment.