Masterclass on the Mediation of Procurement Related Disputes
Gain the knowledge and skills to confidently navigate the complexities of procurement litigation, both in court and through alternative dispute resolution methods.
The Mandela Institute is proud to offer two specialised masterclasses: Procurement Litigation and The Mediation of Procurement Related Disputes.
Topics to be discussed:
Introduction
- History of conflict resolution in South Africa
- Adversarial vs consensual mechanisms for the resolution of conflict
- Does conflict and its resolution impact human rights?
Mediation of procurement disputes
- Examples of procurement disputes in South Africa
- Effect of delays in the resolution of procurement disputes
- Is mediation the solution?
- Different forms of mediation – adjudicative, evaluative, facilitative and transformative
- Dangers of adjudicative and evaluative mediation
- Why facilitative mediation is the preferred option
- Benefits of transformative mediation
- What would the facilitative mediation of a procurement dispute look like
- Advantages over un-assisted negotiations
The qualities of a good mediator
High Court Rule 41A and the new Lower Court Rules
Role of Advocates, Attorneys and legal advisors in the mediation of procurement related disputes
Relevant case law
Practical mediation role play of real-life procurement related disputes
Presenter:
Adv Alan Nelson SC
Dates: Tuesday 3 September 2024
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 (SAST)
Venue: In-Person - Chalsty Conference & Training Centre, Wits West Campus
Cost: R2,000 per person
Register here: https://forms.gle/SWg7bzUHwxZ7qRSG9
Download brochure: Procurement Law Masterclasses
Enquiries: Magda Janse van Noordwyk | magda.jansevannoordwyk@wits.ac.za | 011 717 8468
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