Dispute Resolution

Harmony in Conflict

Dispute Resolution

At Mayet & Associates Inc., we believe that the foundation of successful dispute resolution is early intervention and strategic legal planning. While our priority is to help clients avoid litigation wherever possible, we understand that disputes are often unavoidable in the commercial, banking, and financial sectors. Our experienced litigation and dispute resolution attorneys, based in Bloemfontein, provide proactive legal support, identifying risk areas and developing smart, forward-thinking strategies to manage and resolve conflicts efficiently.

Before pursuing formal litigation, we provide clients with clear, practical legal advice grounded in sector-specific expertise. Our legal professionals regularly assist in matters involving business rescue proceedings, corporate restructuring, cross-border disputes, insolvency law, and insurance litigation. We serve a broad client base, including local businesses, national corporations, and international entities with interests in South Africa and the SADC region.

Our litigation department is highly regarded by both clients and correspondent firms across the country. Known for our courtroom excellence and close working relationships with court officials, we deliver a world-class litigation service that combines technical precision with strategic insight.

Whether you’re dealing with a high-stakes corporate dispute, a contract enforcement issue, or require urgent relief through the courts, Mayet & Associates in Bloemfontein offers reliable, strategic, and results-driven legal representation. We combine litigation skill with industry insight to provide the strongest advocacy in every matter.

Serving clients across South Africa, with a strong presence in the Free State High Court, Magistrates’ Courts, and various tribunals, our litigation team is ready to assist with confidence and efficiency.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution Services We Offer:

Civil litigation in the Magistrates’ Court, Regional Court, and High Court
Urgent court applications and interdicts
Criminal defence litigation
Delictual claims, including personal injury and defamation
Cross-Border Dispute Resolution
Contract enforcement and breach disputes
Medical negligence and malpractice claims
Liquidation, sequestration, and rehabilitation applications
Employment and labour law disputes
Property-related litigation, including eviction and title disputes
Construction law disputes, including delay and payment claims

Arbitration & Mediation

Arbitration is a private dispute resolution process in which the parties agree to refer their conflict to a neutral third party, known as the Arbitrator, rather than proceeding through the formal court system. The arbitrator hears the evidence presented by both parties and delivers a binding decision, known as an arbitration award. This method of resolving disputes is widely recognised for its efficiency, confidentiality, and finality, especially within the commercial and construction sectors.

For a matter to proceed to arbitration, there must be an existing dispute and a valid, enforceable arbitration agreement between the parties. This agreement typically appears as a clause in a contract, which clearly states that any disputes arising from the contract will be resolved through arbitration.

In addition to commercial disputes, private labour disputes may also be referred to arbitration, provided the parties have entered into an independent arbitration agreement. This type of private labour arbitration is conducted outside the framework of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and is governed solely by the terms of the parties’ agreement.

Mediation, on the other hand, is a voluntary and non-binding dispute resolution process. In mediation, a neutral third party, referred to as the mediator, facilitates negotiations between the disputing parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable resolution. The mediator does not issue a ruling but assists in identifying points of agreement and encourages compromise. Mediation is especially effective in preserving ongoing business or personal relationships and is often used as a first step before arbitration or litigation.

At Mayet & Associates Inc., we offer professional arbitration and mediation services to clients across various sectors, including corporate, construction, employment, and commercial law. Whether you are seeking to enforce an arbitration clause, resolve a labour conflict, or engage in constructive mediation, our team of legal professionals is equipped to guide you through each stage of the process.

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Dispute Resolution

Harmony in Conflict