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Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc. recognised as PH Group Platinum Achiever for 2025
Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc. is proud to share that the firm has been awarded the Phatshoane Henney Group’s Platinum Achiever Award for 2025, the highest distinction conferred by the Group. The PH Group - South Africa’s largest network of independent law firms - recognises member firms that demonstrate consistent excellence, innovation and contribution to advancing ... Read more
The clause effect: What your agreement might be missing (and why it matters)
An often-overlooked clause is the Survival Clause, says PJ Veldhuizen, MD of specialist commercial law ... Read more
From boardrooms to braais: Why M&A thinking belongs in your business toolkit
To most, the phrase ‘Mergers & Acquisitions’ conjures up high-stakes deals, sharp suits and the ... Read more
AI in business: A game-changer, but not a legal replacement
Businesses across South Africa are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, boost efficiency and ... Read more
Resolving shareholder disputes in a fifty-fifty relationship
According to commercial law attorney, PJ Veldhuizen there is a marked increase in the number of shareholder disputes within the SMME sector in South Africa. ... Read more
Flying solo – how to sell your property without an agent
Finding an estate agent to sell your property ranks in the top tier for many property owners on the ‘tiresome-task’ list as listing and negotiating ... Read more
New appointment
PJ Veldhuizen, Managing Director of commercial law firm Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc., has been appointed to serve on the Investigating, Disciplinary and Mediation Committees of the Legal ... Read more
What constitutes a contract?
When a handshake just won't cut it. Knowing whether you have a valid contract is not always as simple as it seems. We all know ... Read more
Trusts and estate planning
Any conversation about wills and estate planning would be incomplete without considering the suitability of a trust to protect and manage assets. There are two ... Read more
Considerations for managing someone’s affairs when they are unable to do so
As people get older, more forgetful and frail a practical solution is for a family member, lawyer, accountant or financial advisor (agent) to obtain a ... Read more
Time to spring clean your personal estate document file
With September almost a memory, many of us will be reaching to the top of our cupboards, bringing down the summer gear, packing away the ... Read more
There’s no such thing as a free will
National Wills Week takes place in September and no doubt many an inbox will be filled with “Free Will” offerings. This progressive initiative introduced by ... Read more
Buying or selling an ailing business? Be sure to publish your intended sale lest creditors come knocking
Section 34 of the Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 provides that if a business owner transfers their business to someone else - the goodwill of ... Read more
Reporting prejudicial conduct of directors and presiding officers
Wayward company directors who fail to comply with the obligations set out in Section 163 of the Companies Act can now be declared “delinquent” under certain ... Read more
Withholding evidence of a crime to pressure a party to settle a matter is a crime
The crime of compounding If you have been the victim of a crime and neglect to report or prosecute the accused or suppress any evidence ... Read more
Beneficiaries’ rights to information in a trust
Beneficiaries are entitled to a certain amount of information about the trust of which they are a beneficiary and trustees have a duty to disclose ... Read more
Drafting a will in a blended family – ‘it’s complicated’
“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 law firm Gillan and Veldhuizen Inc. Veldhuizen stressed that scenario ... Read more
Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc. announces association with PHG, South Africa’s largest legal network
As part of its corporate strategy going into 2023 Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc. has announced an association with Phatshoeane Henny Group (PHG), the largest association of independent law firms in South Africa. PHG’s national network spans 9 provinces and represents the largest network in South ... Read more
Business rescue vs liquidation: What is the best option for my company?
If your company is in financial difficulty, whether due to load-shedding woes, mis-managed funds, outstanding debts or otherwise, there are really only two choices you have when it comes to legal options; that being business rescue or liquidation. To put it plainly, a successful business ... Read more
Making hay while the sun shines – establishing rules of engagement with your solar installer
As many South Africans surrender to the country’s energy crisis and turn to alternative solutions to counteract power outages, certain go-getters are seizing the moment and making the most out of the demand. Solar energy system providers and installers are popping up left, right and ... Read more
Resolving shareholder disputes in a fifty-fifty relationship
According to commercial law attorney, PJ Veldhuizen there is a marked increase in the number of shareholder disputes within the SMME sector in South Africa. Veldhuizen who is a litigator, specialist commercial mediator and arbitrator at Cape-based Gillan and Veldhuizen Incorporated said that it is ... Read more
Flying solo – how to sell your property without an agent
Finding an estate agent to sell your property ranks in the top tier for many property owners on the ‘tiresome-task’ list as listing and negotiating a property transaction can often mean you’re on the radar of many an eager salesperson. Using an agent to assist ... Read more
New appointment
PJ Veldhuizen, Managing Director of commercial law firm Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc., has been appointed to serve on the Investigating, Disciplinary and Mediation Committees of the Legal Practice Council for the Western Cape, provincial office. The Legal Practice Council is a national, statutory body established in terms of ... Read more
What constitutes a contract?
When a handshake just won't cut it. Knowing whether you have a valid contract is not always as simple as it seems. We all know that a legal agreement signed by both parties is binding, but what about an agreement you made by email, phone, ... Read more
Trusts and estate planning
Any conversation about wills and estate planning would be incomplete without considering the suitability of a trust to protect and manage assets. There are two types of trusts; namely testamentary trusts and inter vivos trusts. A testamentary trust, as it states, is created in the ... Read more
Considerations for managing someone’s affairs when they are unable to do so
As people get older, more forgetful and frail a practical solution is for a family member, lawyer, accountant or financial advisor (agent) to obtain a general power of attorney from that person (the principal) to manage day-to-day affairs and business on the principal’s behalf. However, ... Read more
Time to spring clean your personal estate document file
With September almost a memory, many of us will be reaching to the top of our cupboards, bringing down the summer gear, packing away the mandatory puffer jacket and dusting off our flip-flops. Something we do with gusto on an annual basis. While you’re at ... Read more
There’s no such thing as a free will
National Wills Week takes place in September and no doubt many an inbox will be filled with “Free Will” offerings. This progressive initiative introduced by The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) and supported by many legal firms across the country is intended to encourage ... Read more