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Important considerations for drawing up a partnership agreement
Partnership agreements mirror the spirit and purpose of a more formalized business structure such as a company; however, they are not as severely influenced by ... Read more
Business rescue – more pros than cons, but for whom?
Depending from whose perspective you are looking when it comes to the pros and cons of business rescue, all ‘affected persons’ have a vested interest in ... Read more
Adapting to the ‘new normal’ way of working in the time of Covid
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 ... Read more
Where there’s a will there’s a way (forward)
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, ... Read more
POPIA and privacy protection considerations in the property sector for real estate players and customers
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 ... Read more
All in favour, say aye
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 ... Read more
The consequences of giving away assets whilst insolvent
One of the most important goals of the process set out in the Insolvency Act is to ensure that all creditors are treated fairly.
The pitfalls of dying without a valid will
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, ... Read more
Alternative Dispute Resolution during lockdown
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 ... Read more
Coronavirus: Can Force Majeure be a Remedy for Suspending Contractual Performance during unexpected troubled times?
A professional opinion by Stephan Haynes [BCom LLB LLM] – Attorney at Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc Since the COVID-19 Coronavirus (“Coronavirus”) was declared an international ... Read more
POPI Unpacked
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 ... Read more
Fixed-Fee Mediation vs Uncertain Litigation Costs
Through handling countless mediations every year, I understand that not all disputes are created equal – from divorce to business rescue, unruly neighbours, workplace disputes, ... Read more