HNM is known for excellence in this field, ranking among the premier alternative dispute resolution firms in Africa. The firm also has a precedent-setting litigation practice, offering clients a full spectrum of dispute resolution services.
Our reputation has been built over decades of trusted work in mediation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution, both in South Africa and across the continent. In this regard, our partners and trusted consultants have a combined experience and expertise dating back 35 years and have provided mediation, arbitration and Relationship by Objective services to a full spectrum of clients including many companies, organs of state, individuals and public sector organisations.
We have mediated and facilitated numerous multi-stakeholder negotiations, including wage and conditions-of-employment negotiations in key sectors in the country as well as major disputes that have arisen during the course of the employment relationship.
HNM has also been involved in providing mediation advice in the conduct of commercial mediations in large-scale commercial disputes to blue chip corporates as well as large scale land disputes. All Directors at HNM are accredited mediators, and our approach to mediation is grounded in both technical skill and practical understanding of stakeholder dynamics.
Mediation is a powerful mechanism for resolving conflict, something that is now formally recognised by the South African Judiciary, but is not appropriate for all matters.
For this reason, HNM also maintains a well-established and diverse litigation practice, representing clients in legally complex cases before a range of fora – including private arbitrations, the High Court of South Africa, the Supreme Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court.