+27 72 610 7028 Office@robynneedwards.co.za

Service

the founder and investor preservation program

your bespoke engagement

This is a premium, project-based service for:

Multi-party or multi-layered disputes involving capital, ownership, or governance.

Shareholder or boardroom deadlocks.

Founder exits or succession transitions.

Tension between investment teams or private equity stakeholders.

Inter-family business disagreements.

Includes custom conflict mapping, stakeholder interviews, multi-session mediation planning, and coordinated resolution across teams.

MY ROLE IN STRATEGIC PRESERVATION

I act as your dedicated strategic mediator — designing a tailored resolution pathway, facilitating multi-tiered discussions, and protecting the underlying relationships and reputational interests at play. My role includes oversight, documentation, and helping parties realign around shared goals or peaceful separation.

PROFESSIONAL FEE STRUCTURE

Founders and investors often underestimate the true cost of unresolved conflict — until it’s too late. In South Africa, commercial litigation can easily cost hundreds of thousands of rands, and those costs are notoriously unpredictable. Advocate fees alone can range from R15,000 to R45,000 per day, and legal teams often bill R1,500 to R4,500+ per hour. A single delay, document exchange, or expert report can inflate costs significantly. Beyond the financial impact, founders face months or even years of emotional strain, lost opportunities, and reputational damage that can quietly erode the value of their venture.

The Founders and Investors Mediation Program offers a strategic, discreet, and accelerated alternative. While court proceedings drain capital, destroy goodwill, and stall momentum, this program creates a confidential space to realign interests, restore trust, and protect your investment — potentially within weeks, not years. Mediation isn’t a luxury; it’s a forward-thinking business decision, designed to resolve complex disputes without sacrificing the very relationships and equity you’ve worked hard to build. All services are provided at a transparent, all-inclusive engagement fee — no hourly billing, no surprises.

contact me for a Free QUOTATION

Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Contact Info

Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

+27 72 610 7028

Office@robynneedwards.co.za