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GLI: Litigation & Dispute Resolution Laws and Regulations 2026 | South Africa
by Corlett Manaka, Director and Head of Disputes, Faith Sikhavhakhavha, Director and Amogelang Magano, Senior Associate
The South African chapter of GLI: Litigation & Dispute Resolution Laws and Regulations 2026 provides an overview of the country’s litigation and dispute resolution framework, covering key procedural and regulatory developments relevant to businesses and parties involved in disputes.
The chapter examines a range of topics, including civil procedure, evidence and document production, costs and litigation funding, class actions, interim relief, enforcement of judgments and awards, cross-border litigation, international arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution, and regulatory investigations.
Read the chapter online or download the PDF here.
This chapter was first published in GLI: Litigation & Dispute Resolution Laws and Regulations 2026 by Global Legal Group.
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