Resolve Conflict:
Reach Your
Resolution Point
Expert mediation and arbitration services for individuals, corporates, and the legal profession. Faster, private, and cost-effective dispute resolution.
Resolution Point provides efficient, impartial, and expert mediation and arbitration services tailored for individuals, corporates, and the legal profession. We focus on resolving complex disputes through expert intervention, helping parties reach definitive outcomes without the exhaustive delays and costs of traditional litigation.
Understanding
Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR is a specialized approach to settling disputes outside of the courtroom. Whether through collaborative mediation or binding arbitration, our goal is to provide a faster, more private, and cost-effective path to justice.
Speed
Resolve disputes in weeks, not years.
Confidentiality
Private proceedings, protected outcomes.
Expertise
Industry-specific arbitrators and mediators.
Cost-Effective
Significantly lower than traditional litigation.
Mediation or Arbitration
Which Path is Right for You?
| Mediation | Arbitration | |
|---|---|---|
| Role of Third Party | Facilitator. (Helps parties reach their own agreement.) | Adjudicator. (Acts as a private judge to decide the case.) |
| Decision Maker | The Parties. (The mediator cannot impose a decision.) | The Arbitrator. (Makes a final, binding decision.) |
| Nature of Process | Collaborative and informal. | Adversarial and quasi-judicial. |
| Outcome | Settlement Agreement. (Binding once signed by both.) | Arbitral Award. (Legally binding and enforceable in court.) |
| Cost & Speed | Generally the fastest and cheapest option. | More expensive than mediation. (Often involves counsel.) |
(Helps parties reach their own agreement.)
(Acts as a private judge to decide the case.)
(The mediator cannot impose a decision.)
(Makes a final, binding decision.)
(Binding once signed by both.)
(Legally binding and enforceable in court.)
(Often involves counsel.)
A New Standard for Litigation
Mediation is no longer always optional. Effective April 2025,
the Gauteng High Court introduced mandatory mediation for all civil trials.
The Reality
The court system faces delays of up to seven years, with some trial dates issued as far ahead as 2031.
The Requirement
A trial date cannot be issued unless accompanied by a formal report from an accredited mediator.
The Benefit
Enrolments following a compliant mediation process aim to be made within 18 months.
Accreditations
Ready to Resolve Your Dispute?
Contact Resolution Point today for a confidential consultation. Let us help you find the most effective path to conflict resolution.