Making peace, not war: The role of mediation in energy-related investor-State dispute resolution

Mediation plays a growing and increasingly important role in resolving energy-related investor–state disputes (ISDS), as part of a broader shift towards dispute prevention and early dispute resolution. These disputes often arise under bilateral investment treaties (BITs) or multilateral agreements (…

https://www.polity.org.za/article/making-peace-not-war-the-role-of-mediation-in-energy-related-investor-state-dispute-resolution-2025-06-10

Business Rescue Is Not a Shield from Accountability: Director and Business Rescue Practitioner Held Liable

The recent decision in PH Strydom NO v Seacrest Investment 153 (Pty) Ltd & Others (delivered on 4 June 2025) serves as a stark reminder that business rescue is not a tactical weapon and treating it as such can result in serious consequences. The applicants approached the court in terms of section 13…

https://www.polity.org.za/article/business-rescue-is-not-a-shield-from-accountability-director-and-business-rescue-practitioner-held-liable-2025-06-05