Airing our mentionables
As we wrap up 2024, we’re not only turning the page on another year but on a legal landscape that has kept us all on our toes - and talking. It’s a time to reflect ... Read more
Corporate divorce: Prenups for partnerships
Just as prenuptial agreements are a safety net for marriages, solid commercial agreements are the backbone of any successful business relationship. When things are going well, it’s easy to overlook potential future conflicts. However, the truth ... Read more
Voting with vision: the crucial role of due diligence and dispute resolution in leadership selection
As South Africa recently concluded its national elections, the democratic process serves as a poignant reminder of the parallels and similarities between governance in a nation and in a corporation. Just as citizens scrutinise the ... Read more
6 of the best!
Navigating the intricate labyrinth of legal nuances can often feel like a precarious journey, reminiscent of the nerve-racking walks to the principal's office from days gone by wondering what rule you’d broken, what punishment would ... Read more
To the rescue
It is heart-breaking for our team to see the impact load-shedding has had on businesses in South Africa and we have been burning the midnight oil (quite literally) applying our knowledge to come up with ... Read more
On the fly
I recently read a very interesting blog on ‘A business lesson in conflict resolution from fly fishing’ which really resonated with me, being a keen fly fisherman myself and a specialist in dispute resolution. The ... Read more
Time to spring clean your personal estate
No doubt your inbox was full of ‘free wills’ and ‘get your estate in order’ reminders during the month of September. Drafting and updating your will is a task we all know is a necessary ... Read more
Clause for thought
I know I keep coming back to this but the need for having agreements created and/or vetted by a seasoned attorney is paramount in all commercial documents – particularly when it comes to dispute resolution ... Read more
Commercial Law Report Edition 8: Vaxxed, not waxed.
There is rather an amusing advert doing the rounds showing an elderly farmer heating up wax to remove the hair from his chest. He does so for a good few seconds, yelping at every pull. ... Read more
Commercial Law Report Edition 7: The law of win/win
As I reflect on this year: whilst it’s been a bit of a press, play and repeat of 2020, there have been some glimpses of recovery, accomplishment and collaboration that bode well for the future, along ... Read more