Arbitration

Arbitration is often selected for its confidentiality, flexibility and enforceability, but without disciplined strategy it can become as complex and costly as litigation. Poorly drafted clauses, procedural inefficiencies or unfocused advocacy can quickly undermine its advantages.

Deneys advises clients across the arbitration lifecycle in the South African and regional context, including clause drafting, jurisdictional and procedural challenges, interim relief, hearings, enforcement and review proceedings. We act in both domestic and international arbitrations under leading institutional and ad hoc rules.

Our approach is commercially focused and outcome‑driven. We shape procedure, narrow issues and manage cost to ensure arbitration aligns with business priorities.