ASSOCIATES
Family Legacies' Associates are leaders in their respective fields including; Financial Planning, Wealth & Risk Management, Auditing & Business Turnarounds, Corporate & Commercial Law as well as Professional Coaching & Facilitation, combined with Family Business Consulting expertise, to provide our clients with a professional and integrated multi-disciplinary service.
DU TOIT VAN DEN BERG
JEANDRE DU TOIT
LOUIS STROEBEL
DEBBIE MARTIN
Financial Planning, Wealth
& Risk Management
Auditing, Company Structuring
& Business Turnarounds
Corporate & Commercial Law
Professional Coach & Facilitator
FAMILY BUSINESS MEDIATION
MANAGING AND PREVENTING FAMILY BUSINESS DISPUTES
Family-owned businesses face unique challenges when it comes to dealing with conflict. At Family Legacies, we understand that disputes can arise from a variety of sources, including differences in opinion on strategic direction, disagreements on succession planning, and conflicts between family members. Left unresolved, these conflicts can damage relationships and hinder the growth of the business.
Our experienced family business consultants and commercial mediators offer a range of mediation services tailored to the specific needs of family businesses:
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Commercial Mediation: Our skilled commercial mediators can facilitate productive discussions between stakeholders, identify common interests, and find mutually acceptable solutions to commercial disputes.
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Family Mediation: Our family mediators specialize in navigating the intricate dynamics of family businesses to help families find mutually beneficial solutions.
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Mediation Representation: Our experienced mediators can represent your family business in mediation proceedings, ensuring that your interests are protected and that the outcome is fair and equitable.
The mediation process is designed to be flexible and can be tailored to suit the unique needs of each family business.
BENEFITS OF FAMILY BUSINESS MEDIATION
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Cost-effective: Family business mediation is generally more cost-effective than litigation or arbitration.
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Time-saving: Mediation is typically a much quicker process than litigation or arbitration, as it allows parties to work together to reach a mutually acceptable solution in a matter of weeks or months.
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Confidentiality: Mediation is a confidential process, which means that parties can be more open and honest in their discussions without fear of repercussions or public disclosure.
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Preserves relationships: Unlike litigation or arbitration, which can be adversarial and can damage relationships, mediation is a collaborative process that focuses on finding mutually acceptable solutions. This can help preserve relationships between family members or business partners, which can be particularly important in the context of family businesses.
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Flexibility: Mediation allows parties to be more creative and flexible in their solutions, which can be particularly important in the context of family businesses.
THE MEDIATION PROCESS
Our mediators work closely with clients to understand their specific needs and interests, foster open communication, identify common ground, and find creative solutions that meet the needs of all parties involved. We start with individual consultations to understand each party's perspective and then bring everyone together to work through the issues.
During the mediation process, our mediators act as neutral third parties, facilitating productive discussions and working towards finding mutually acceptable solutions. Our mediators are skilled at fostering open communication, identifying common ground, and finding creative solutions that meet the needs of all parties involved.
OUR FAMILY BUSINESS MEDIATORS
Our mediators are highly experienced in family business mediation and have a deep understanding of the unique dynamics that can arise in family businesses. We work closely with clients to match them with a mediator who has the right experience and skillset to help them achieve a successful outcome.
CONSIDER MEDIATION EARLY
Family Legacies recommends intervening early when issues start flaring up. A mediator can clear the air, stop conversations descending into the usual family arguments, and knock heads together. If you intervene early enough, you also have a much better chance of repairing a relationship and getting it back on track.
CONTACT US
At Family Legacies, we are committed to helping clients find effective and constructive solutions to their conflicts through our Family Business Mediation Services. Contact us today to learn more about how our mediation services can help your family business.