Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Efficient, Cost-Effective Solutions Beyond the Courtroom
At Nthambeleni Inc, we provide expert legal support in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), helping clients resolve disputes through structured negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. ADR offers a flexible, confidential, and often faster alternative to litigation, especially in matters where preserving relationships or avoiding public proceedings is essential.
Our legal team represents clients across industries and sectors, using ADR to settle commercial, labour, property, administrative, and contractual disputes without compromising on legal rigour or results.
Our ADR Services
Negotiation
● Assisting clients in early-stage negotiation to avoid escalation of conflict
● Providing strategic advice and preparing settlement proposals
● Protecting client interests while working toward practical, workable outcomes
Mediation
● Facilitating or representing clients in structured mediation sessions
● Working with accredited mediators to resolve disputes collaboratively
● Drafting legally binding settlement agreements that reflect the terms reached
● Mediation in family, labour, commercial, public procurement, and property disputes
Arbitration
● Representing clients in both ad hoc and institutional arbitrations (e.g., AFSA, SAIIL)
● Drafting arbitration agreements and managing pre-arbitration procedures
● Legal support during evidentiary hearings and enforcement of arbitral awards
● Arbitration in commercial contracts, construction, insurance, and shareholder disputes
Hybrid Dispute Resolution Models
● Advising on and facilitating med-arb (mediation followed by arbitration if no settlement is reached)
● Tailored ADR processes suited to the complexity and sensitivity of the matter
● Use of ADR clauses in contracts and dispute management strategies for organisations
Benefits of ADR
● Time-efficient – Often resolved faster than traditional litigation
● Cost-effective – Lower legal and procedural costs
● Private and confidential – Proceedings are not a matter of public record
● Flexible and informal – Procedures can be customised to suit the dispute
● Preserves relationships – Particularly important in family, business, or ongoing contractual arrangements
Who We Assist
● Businesses and commercial partners
● Government departments and public entities
● Employees and employers
● Families, individuals, and community organisations
● NGOs, schools, and faith-based institutions
● Parties to contracts requiring arbitration or mediation
Why Choose Nthambeleni Inc?
● Skilled negotiators and experienced legal counsel across all ADR processes
● Objective advice focused on outcomes, not just arguments
● Practical experience in high-value, complex, and multi-party disputes
● Balanced, professional representation that seeks early, fair, and final resolution
● National reach with local insight into community-based and institutional mediation forums
Get Expert Legal Support Today
Not every dispute belongs in court. At Nthambeleni Inc, we help clients explore and pursue resolution through structured, cost-effective, and respectful alternatives—ensuring the law works for you, not against you.
Offices in Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, and Thohoyandou
012 323 4581 | info@ntinc.co.za