Was the legal profession ready for remote working capabilities, and did practitioners have the IT resources required to do so seamlessly? For aeons, the legal profession has been steeped in tradition and precedent so its ... Read more
Why it’s vitally important for you to have a valid will No-one wants to think about leaving this world but, at some stage, you will, and it would be remiss of you not to have ... Read more
During lockdown online buying has become the way to do and view things, from homes to clothing, food and gym equipment but before you press send on that online form, your right to the protection ... Read more
The legalities around online board meetings Working from home would appear to be the new norm going forward in the corporate space with companies having to ramp up their remote work capabilities and update their ... Read more
One of the most important goals of the process set out in the Insolvency Act is to ensure that all creditors are treated fairly.
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, but we often find ourselves thinking, “I’ll sort that out ... Read more
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 best option. Now, more than ever during the current Covid-19 ... Read more
A professional opinion by Stephan Haynes [BCom LLB LLM] – Attorney at Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc Since the COVID-19 Coronavirus (“Coronavirus”) was declared an international pandemic, it has reached South African shores and resulted in ... Read more
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 with the ladies. This awareness by individuals is causing people to ... Read more
Through handling countless mediations every year, I understand that not all disputes are created equal – from divorce to business rescue, unruly neighbours, workplace disputes, commercial, insurance and property disagreements - the magnitude, complexity, sector and ... Read more
