Mediation and Rule 41A - what lawyers need to know

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The half-day workshop is conducted online in two 90-minutes modules. The next workshop will take place online on 13 September 2022 - 09.00 to 13.00. To attend Book here

Why Attend?

Rule 41A requires you to engage with your client and the other party's representative about mediation. To be able to do this you need to understand what mediation is and how it differs from negotiation, arbitration and litigation. You also need to understand your obligations as a representative in terms of Rule 41A.

Main Topics

  1. The different primary dispute resolution processes 
  2. What mediation is and what the mediator does 
  3. The mediation process, basic principles and ground rules 
  4. What makes mediation work 
  5. What lawyers do in relation to mediation 
  6. Advising your client in mediation, including an overview of the relevant law and the lawyer's regulatory duties 
  7. Rule 41A  - responsibilities of the lawyer  
  8. Selecting the mediator and making the logistical arrangements 
 

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