Through the creation of a uniform enforcement process for settlement agreements achieved through international mediation, the new convention and the model law will place mediation on an equal footing with arbitration as a method of international dispute resolution. In 1958, with the advent of the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign […]
Civil Litigation Litigation is used to resolve conflicts in civil and criminal justice systems around the globe. It is a method of dealing with legal issues that require a great deal of time, money and emotional investment. Civil litigation begins with the pre-trial phase, where parties engage to obtain documentary evidence from each other, often […]
Workplace mediation allows organizations to resolve disputes at the earliest stage possible, preventing costly formal proceedings, reduced productivity and an unhealthy working environment. Mediation further allows employers to demonstrate their commitment towards the contentment and well-being of the workforce. Organizations looking to develop in-house mediation capacities may seek to benefit from the vast experience on offer by the […]
Essentially, it is imperative for the modern commercial and non-commercial organisation to cultivate a culture where disputes are recognised and resolved, rather than simply brushed under the carpet. Workplace conflicts are an unavoidable reality in an organisation’s existence. Where two or more interdependent colleagues develop personal or professional grievances with each other, the hidden and […]
