Neutral ground for arbitration and mediation. Professional and impartial.
Professional infrastructure for dispute resolution
In arbitration and mediation, perception of impartiality is as important as actual impartiality. Holding proceedings at one party's office–or at their attorney's chambers–creates an inherent power imbalance, even if unintentional.
A neutral venue removes this dynamic. Neither party has "home court advantage." The physical space reinforces the principle that the process is fair, balanced, and independent.
Second Office provides purpose-designed facilities where neutrality isn't just promised–it's architectural.
Professional facilities. Neutral ground. Impartial outcomes.
Purpose-designed spaces for arbitration, mediation, and legal proceedings
Neutral, confidential spaces for sensitive legal proceedings
Professional meeting rooms designed specifically for legal work–arbitration hearings, mediation sessions, client consultations, and depositions.
Perfect For:
Features:
Pricing:
From R199/hr (Client Consultation)
From R299/hr (Arbitration/Mediation Room)
Book Legal Suite →Your virtual chambers without the overhead
Professional business address for solo practitioners and small firms who don't need full-time office space.
What's Included:
Benefits:
Pricing:
(or R749/month when billed quarterly - save R300!)
Flexible Billing:
• Monthly: R849/month (cancel anytime)
• Quarterly: Pay R2,247 every 3 months (R749/month equivalent - save R300!)
Easy access to East London courts and government offices – convenient for legal proceedings and document filing.
Private facilities with discrete entry options. Parties can arrive and depart without encountering each other.
Independent venue with no affiliation to any party, firm, or legal practice. Complete impartiality guaranteed.
Dedicated spaces for confidential legal proceedings
Air-conditioned comfort for extended sessions
Second Café adjacent–professional catering available
On-site parking for all parties and legal representatives
Spaces designed for different dispute resolution scenarios
Setup: Single room, formal seating
Capacity: Up to 12 people
Best For:
Formal arbitration proceedings with panel and witnesses
Setup: Main room + breakout room(s)
Capacity: 6-8 people per space
Best For:
Facilitated mediation requiring separate party caucuses
Setup: Private office
Capacity: 2-4 people
Best For:
Confidential attorney-client meetings
Independent arbitrators needing neutral venues for formal hearings
Professional mediators facilitating dispute resolution
Attorneys requiring neutral ground for depositions and consultations
In-house counsel managing employment or commercial disputes
Flexible scheduling to accommodate your legal proceedings
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: By pre-arrangement
Sunday: By pre-arrangement
We recommend booking at least 48 hours in advance for single rooms, and 1 week in advance for mediation packages requiring multiple spaces.
48-hour notice required for full refund. Late cancellations subject to 50% fee.
Printing, copying, binding of legal documents and exhibits
Quote-based
Tea, coffee, and meal coordination through Second Café
Per arrangement
Audio recording of proceedings (by prior arrangement only)
Quote-based
Yes. Second Office has no affiliation with any legal practice, party, or firm. We provide facilities only–we do not provide legal services, arbitration services, or mediation services.
Yes. Our facilities have separate entry options, and we can coordinate arrival/departure times to ensure parties do not cross paths if requested.
No. We provide facilities only. You bring your own arbitrator, mediator, or facilitator.
Yes. Parties may bring their own recording equipment. If you require recording services from us, please arrange in advance.
No. Room rates are for facility use only. Refreshments and catering are available through Second Café at additional cost.
For single rooms, 48 hours is usually sufficient. For mediation packages requiring multiple rooms, we recommend 1 week advance notice.
We accommodate overruns subject to availability. Additional hours are charged at the standard hourly rate.
Yes. We offer secretarial and transcription services. A detailed quote will be provided once we determine the scope of work required for your matter.
Yes. Limited on-site parking is available at no additional charge. Due to limited spaces, we encourage carpooling whenever possible.
Professional facilities for professional outcomes. Reserve your space today.
Need to check availability first? Call us at 043 704 6400