While nobody particularly likes to think about death, it is an unfortunately reality for all of us and preparing for this eventuality is not just a practical step but also a responsible one. Having a ... Read more
Companies across South Africa are exploring methods to incentivise and retain their workforces, with the adoption of Phantom Shares emerging as a promising solution. This alternative strikes a balance between traditional equity-based compensation and non-equity ... Read more
Investors in joint ventures, start-ups and other new business enterprises are increasingly turning to expert, legal counsel to ensure their interests are protected. Professionally drafted MoI and shareholder agreements is a key component of this ... Read more
Gillan and Veldhuizen Inc., a Cape-based legal firm specialising in dispute resolution, has issued a timely warning to businesses in South Africa about the necessity of including AI policies in their company policy documents. In ... Read more
Have you ever started to read through a document, contract or terms and conditions, only to find yourself halfway in, thinking, "Ah, I'm sure it's all fine," and then scrolling down, signing and accepting without ... Read more
Commercial law attorney PJ Veldhuizen from Cape Town-based law firm Gillan and Veldhuizen Inc. has warned that the recent case of a liquidation involving a Close Corporation and a creditor is a clear example of ... Read more
In a recent interview, PJ Veldhuizen, a commercial attorney, litigator, and mediator at Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc., delved into the potential pitfalls of utilizing AI in legal contract drafting, shedding light on the complexities of ... Read more
Investors in joint ventures, start-ups and other new business enterprises are increasingly turning to professional, legal counsel to ensure their interests are protected. A professionally drafted shareholder agreement is a key component of this strategy ... Read more
An attorney and a client's relationship should be one of mutual respect and trust; one that requires transparency, honesty, integrity, availability, respect for the financial aspect and timeous responses to missed calls and emails. To ... Read more
“Succession planning can be a complicated matter even in a simple family structure and not having a concrete plan can lead you to debilitating legal issues down the line.” That’s according to PJ Veldhuizen from ... Read more
