3. Contractual disputes:
In the event of a dispute between parties, the contract will usually have a mediation clause. This clause ensures that the parties first attempt to resolve the dispute via alternative dispute resolution. Only where mediation fails can they then approach the courts.
At this point we will consult with all parties to the dispute and open channels of communication via phone, fax, letters, mail and round table discussions.
Using this approach will usually result in a mutually beneficial solution.
4. Union negotiations:
As stated previously, we will advise and assist our clients with regards to union negotiations. If or when
a client wants us to represent them full time in such a negotiation; we will do it on a contractual
basis for an additional agreed upon fee.
5. Optional Litigation Benefit:
The litigation benefit is optional for businesses that need legal cover for civil cases. As we have
already implemented all the necessary contracts it is a speedy process.
We will always first consult with our client and attempt to mediate the issue, only when the mediation process can go no further will we continue the legal process which includes;
• Further consultations with our client
• Choosing the appropriate course of action
• Correspondence with the other parties
• Drafting of pleadings and
• Drafting of a settlement agreement.
Should the matter need to be argued in court, we have negotiated a substantially reduced fee with
our panel of legal practitioners. The chosen legal practitioner will then argue the matter for an
additional fee.
What should be taken into account is that we have by then already done all the necessary correspondence and pleadings. With all this information on the clients file, the appointed legal practitioner only needs to consult with the client and then present and argue the matter in court.
