COMMERCIAL LAW
REPORTS
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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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, ... Read more
Commercial Law Report Edition 6: The devil is in the detail
As a businessman (and a lawyer, which helps) I am acutely aware of the importance of getting the wording correct in the drafting of commercial documents. Compliance ... Read more
Commercial Law Report Edition 5
As I reflect back on 2020, what I have noticed most of all is that COVID-19 instantly proved remote work was possible for many people and industries. ... Read more
Commercial Law Report Edition 4: Good law’d, what a year!
Like me, I’m sure you are looking forward to seeing the back end of 2020, but rather than commiserating and carping on about what was, ... Read more
Commercial Law Report Edition 3: Taking care of (your) business
The coronavirus pandemic is unlike any crisis business owners in South Africa have ever faced before. We are nothing if not resilient, pulling out all the stops ... Read more
Commercial Law Report: Special Edition COVID-19
With the coronavirus pandemic declared a national disaster last week and the subsequent 21-day lock down in South Africa we need to consider how we are going to maintain business operations ... Read more