ASK EXPERIENCED PRACTITIONERS!
ADR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(20 March 2026)
Our Experienced Practitioner, Mr Jonathan Mitchell (Western Cape Regional Chairman), will present this interactive online workshop as part of the Association’s ongoing mission to provide regular upskilling opportunities for everyone with an interest in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and answer your questions.
Join us for this interactive event, expand your skills and expand your knowledge. Be prepared to join an intensive discussion.
Topics for Discussion
The following questions are for discussion, debate and deliberation at the workshop:
- What are the advantages to a Claimant in terms of the JBCC Adjudication Rules when a Claimant refers a dispute for resolution to adjudication as opposed to arbitration?
- How should an Arbitrator handle a hearing where one party is legally represented, but the other party is not?
- What should an Arbitrator do when he/she realises, after reading the pleadings, that he/she has previously been involved with one of the parties/directors of a party?
- What should an Arbitrator do when one of the parties refuses to co-operate and participate in the arbitral proceedings and refuses to attend a preliminary arbitration meeting, although he/she is bound by an arbitration agreement?
- What can an Arbitrator do if the Respondent to the arbitral proceedings fails to file its Statement of Defence timeously and continually requests an extension of time for its filing?
- What should an Arbitrator do when a Respondent has amended its Statement of Defence and Counter Claim five times already and now requests to amend same for a sixth time, which will cause serious delay and disruption to the arbitral proceedings?
- What should an Arbitrator do when, at the hearing, Counsel for Claimant states that the Respondent does not have locus standi in these arbitral proceedings?
- If an Arbitrator has made an error in his/her award, by awarding R100 000 in favour of Claimant when he/she meant to award R1 000 000 in favour of Claimant, can he/she recall the award to make corrections thereto?
- What should an Arbitrator do when he/she receives an application that his/her award is going to be challenged in the High Court, alternatively taken on review in the High Court?
- Should the Arbitrator allow Expert Witnesses of the two respective parties to sit in at the hearing at the same time?
- Should the Arbitrator allow witnesses on fact from the two respective parties to sit in at the hearing at the same time?
Who Should Attend?
- ADR practitioners (arbitrators, adjudicators, mediators);
- Contract consultants;
- Claims consultants;
- Party representatives;
- Contractors;
- Employers;
- Project Managers;
- Insurance practitioners;
- Legal practitioners;
- Anybody involved in or interested in ADR.
Venue
Attend online via Zoom.
Cost (Incl. VAT)
Association Members: R0.00
ACPM, BIArb, CESA, MBA, RICS, SAICE and WISA Members: R50.00
Non-members: R100.00
Students, university students, candidate attorneys, pupil advocates and professional trainees can attend free of charge.
Register
EXPAND YOUR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE.
For more information please download the Brochure.
Click here to register:
Enquiries
Contact Miss Michelle Venter (Financial Manager):
Email: michelle@arbitrators.co.za
Tel.: +27 11 884 9164/5
LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON FRIDAY, 20 MARCH 2026, AT 10:00 ON ZOOM.
What Attendees Said …
Reviews
Mr Tunji Adeniran: “The workshop was excellent and very productive.“
Prof David Butler: “This was an excellent workshop. The presenter mentioned that it was aimed at upskilling participants and that it was designed and intended for people at various levels of experience in ADR.”
Mr Robin Hoogwerf: “Very useful.”
Mr Oteng Mamparanyane: “Great practical upskilling. Cross-section of experiences shared is invaluable.”
Mr Benni Matsoso: “Presentation was brilliant.“
Ms Gift Mogodi: “After attending this workshop, I would like to be a professional arbitrator, thanks to Mr Peter Davies who have introduced me to you law experts, indeed you are gurus.“
Mr Jones Moloisane: “… Keep up the good work.”
Miss Caroline Motshwane: “Very informative session. Learning from experienced colleagues helps me to familiarise myself with the practice of arbitration. Thank you.“
Mr Pius Mphathiwa: “The workshop was insightful for arbitration students.“
Adv Siyabonga Nelani: “It was very informative especially for a person such myself who has no experience in this filed and trying to get my feet on the ground and using baby steps whilst I still maneuver my way around.“
Mr Mzamisi Nzimande: “I liked the way the session was set up where everybody was allowed to share their inputs and experiences.“
Mr Shaun Patterson: “Found the questions very interesting.”
Mr Brian Peters: “A well-structured and insightful workshop with practical, real-world application. The presenter was clear, engaging, and highly knowledgeable.“
Mr Uwe Putlitz: “Enjoyable manner of learning.“
