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Dispute Resolution

We always look for the most cost-effective solution to your problem and try to resolve matters long before costly litigation is necessary. Our practice has extensive expertise in alternative dispute resolution methods with an excellent track record.

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Antony Arvan

Director

BA LLB, University of Cape Town

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Cape Town

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+27 21 419 7115

+27 83 300 4364

Heinrich Lombaard

Director

BCom LLB, University of Stellenbosch

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Cape Town

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+27 21 419 7115

Llewellyn Pieter de Wet

Director

BCom LLB, University of Stellenbosch

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Cape Town

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+27 21 419 7115

Kevin Cato

Attorney, Labour & Employment Law

LLB (Bachelor of Laws) – North-West University (2011) | BCom (Economics & Law) – North-West University (2010)

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Cape Town

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+27 21 419 7115

Mbasa Katywa

Attorney

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – University of the Western Cape (UWC)

BOOK CONSULTATION PROFILE

Cape Town

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+27 21 419 7115

Antony Arvan

Director,

BA LLB, University of Cape Town

BOOK CONSULTATION PROFILE

Cape Town

Send email

+27 21 419 7115

+27 83 300 4364

Heinrich Lombaard

Director,

BCom LLB, University of Stellenbosch

BOOK CONSULTATION PROFILE

Cape Town

Send email

+27 21 419 7115

Llewellyn Pieter de Wet

Director,

BCom LLB, University of Stellenbosch

BOOK CONSULTATION PROFILE

Cape Town

Send email

+27 21 419 7115

Kevin Cato

Attorney, Labour & Employment Law

LLB (Bachelor of Laws) – North-West University (2011) | BCom (Economics & Law) – North-West University (2010)

BOOK CONSULTATION PROFILE

Cape Town

Send email

+27 21 419 7115

Mbasa Katywa

Attorney,

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – University of the Western Cape (UWC)

BOOK CONSULTATION PROFILE

Cape Town

Send email

+27 21 419 7115

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When a claim is denied, knowing who’s who can make all the difference.

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Reconsideration under Section 17(2)(f): still a safety net?

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With 2024 amendments to Section 17(2)(f) of the Superior Courts Act, is the application for reconsideration still an option for litigants?

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Can a sale in execution proceed while an appeal hangs in the balance?

03 December 2024

In this article, we explore some of the complexities relating to the general rule of suspension during an appeal.

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Slip and trip: who is liable?

27 November 2024

With a growing number of ‘slip and trip’ cases being referred to our courts, property owners must understand what they... need to do to avoid liability for injuries sustained on their property. In this article, we examine the recent case of Ngwenya vs Accelerate Property Fund (2022/13159) [2024] ZAGPJHC 880 to explore the latest r

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Article

Termination of joint ownership, rights in question: PIE Act explained

16 January 2026

Ending joint ownership must meet specific legal requirements and can carry significant practical consequences.

Article

When “just a WhatsApp” becomes legal evidence

14 January 2026

WhatsApp messages can be used as decisive legal evidence. What seems like an informal chat may have serious consequences in... court.

Article

Can aggressive dogs be taken from Private Property?

01 December 2025

When property rights meet public safety, even your dog may need to be leashed… or impounded.

Article

Power play: Who pays when sparks fly?

27 October 2025

How parastatals can be held liable for damage or injury from electricity generation or transmission.

198

Article

When AI gets it wrong

01 October 2025

Guidelines show how to use AI in arbitrations safely, keeping mistakes, fabrications, and “hallucinations” out of the courtroom.

270

Article

Underwriter vs Arranger. What’s the difference?

05 August 2025

When a claim is denied, knowing who’s who can make all the difference.

602

Article

“Running” into trouble: pedestrian rights matter

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No foot to stand on: “Voetstoots” and the cost of concealing defects

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Think ‘voetstoots’ means you're off the hook as a seller? Think again. A recent court ruling draws the line between... misrepresentation and legal immunity.

493

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