Ivor Heyman, Advocate of the High Court and Mediator, South Africa

Ivor Heyman is an advocate of the high court of South Africa and mediator with dual training in law and mediation. He is admitted to practise law in New York, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. Through his organisation, Mediate–Facilitate, he focuses on developing mediation practice that is contextually grounded and culturally responsive. His work bridges academic insight and field experience, emphasizing adaptive mediation frameworks for diverse communities. Ivor has drafted and mediated across multiple jurisdictions and is particularly interested in how cultural expectations shape communication, authority, and the meaning of resolution.