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The consequences of giving away assets whilst insolvent
One of the most important goals of the process set out in the Insolvency Act is to ensure that all creditors are treated fairly.
The pitfalls of dying without a valid will
Estate planning is one of those things that often fall by the wayside. We all know that drafting a will is something we should do, ... Read more
Alternative Dispute Resolution during lockdown
While approaching the courts is a traditional method for resolving disputes between parties, there are times and circumstances where the courts are not necessarily the ... Read more
Coronavirus: Can Force Majeure be a Remedy for Suspending Contractual Performance during unexpected troubled times?
A professional opinion by Stephan Haynes [BCom LLB LLM] – Attorney at Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc Since the COVID-19 Coronavirus (“Coronavirus”) was declared an international ... Read more
POPI Unpacked
As POPI becomes mainstream, the issues around privacy are readily becoming topics of conversation around the braai, at the pub, the dinner table and lunch ... Read more
Fixed-Fee Mediation vs Uncertain Litigation Costs
Through handling countless mediations every year, I understand that not all disputes are created equal – from divorce to business rescue, unruly neighbours, workplace disputes, ... Read more
A case for mediation
Workplace disputes Employers have a duty to protect their staff. They have a duty to provide a safe working environment, free from bullying, intimidation, sexual ... Read more
Cryptocurrency in death and divorce
By Stephan Haynes Cryptocurrency can be defined as a virtual asset which resembles monetary value and is exchanged on a decentralised marketplace by way of ... Read more
The importance of independent trustees in a family business trust
by Katherine Timoney A family business trust is one where the trustees are beneficiaries of the trust and the beneficiaries are related to each other. It ... Read more
Protection Orders
“Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used to protect the innocent” [Johnathan Swift] It is a sad fact, a harsh reality ... Read more
A look at some Interesting amendments to King IV, 2016
In July 1993 the Institute of Directors in South Africa asked retired Supreme Court of South Africa, judge Mervyn E. King to chair a committee ... Read more
Getting a property expert to draft your property sale agreement is a must
For so many of us, a home or any immovable property will be our biggest investment and when we make the decision to sell, typically ... Read more