Consensus Online Mediation and Dispute Resolution 
At Consensus Mediation, we are highly experienced in conducting online mediations for individuals & companies across Africa, the UK and internationally. Location holds no boundaries where online/video mediation is concerned as we use the latest technology, and are able to use creative online platforms, to ensure our mediation sessions provide the highest quality of service. Our expert and highly accredited mediators will work with you to find practical solutions to your legal dispute with the aim of achieving a fair outcome for all parties involved without the need for expensive court proceedings. Through our online mediation service our mediators are able to work with you remotely wherever you are based, whether that be in the UK or overseas. Online mediation enables you to mediate in the comfort of your own home or workplace. Contact a member of the mediation team today to establish whether online video mediation would be right for you!
For online mediations, we offer a range of options for our clients when it comes to video call applications. Where an individual has a smartphone or tablet device, video calls can take place by downloading a quick app or alternatively the video call can take place using a more traditional computer or laptop. Video calls can take place by the following methods: Zoom; Skype; Microsoft teams; Facebook messenger, Facetime or WhatsApp. As long as both parties have access to one of the above programs, we can facilitate an online mediation. Our preferred application is Zoom as this easily allows the sharing of documents and screen sharing.
At Consensus Mediation we are able to offer our clients a fully comprehensive online mediation service. Online mediation enables remote face to face sessions to take place from your chosen location. Online mediation may be the preferred option as opposed to traditional round table mediations due to the reasons below:
- Difficulty with mobility or travel;
- The geographical distance from the mediator; or
- The geographical distance between you and the other party to the mediation;
The family mediation process starts when we receive a referral from you, the other party or a solicitor acting on your behalf. You can make a referral by email at Leon@tradelegal.co.za
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We will then arrange for you to attend an online mediation Information and Assessment Appointment via Zoom. In the online meeting we explore whether mediation as a process can help you to resolve issues.
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If you or the other party decides not to proceed with the mediation process then we sign the C100 form or Form A, which is the Court forms you would need to issue Court proceedings.
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If you and the other party are willing and we agree that mediation can help you to resolve your dispute we set up an online joint session. At the joint session along with our accredited family mediator, you will explore options as to how you can reach important decisions for you and your family, whether in relation to children and/or financial matters.
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Family mediation usually takes place over 2 -4 sessions depending upon the complexity of your issues and what is involved. Mediation is not an alternative to legal advice and we suggest that you speak to your solicitors in between sessions;
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If you reach a consensus with family mediation then we prepare the mediation documentation, the Memorandum of Understanding and the Open Financial Summary which we send to you and to your solicitors to record the decisions reached.
Leon Terblanche is a full time, accredited civil and commercial mediator who works nationwide. Leon helps parties find workable solutions to a wide range of emotive and contentious disputes that cover trust, tax, company, partnership, property, charity, probate and elder law. He has vast experience in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution and is currently completing his thesis towards obtaining a Master of Laws degree at the Liverpool John Moores University.
Dispute Areas
Civil & Commercial
Inheritance & Contentious Probate
Property & Trusts Disputes
Agricultural & Rural
Charity & Ecclesiastical