South Africa: Corporate/Commercial Law

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The Costliest Saving In The Boardroom: Why Replacing Your General Counsel Is A Governance Risk

A UK colleague, Jayne McGlynn (Strategic Corporate Partner, M&A at DWF), recently described a "quiet crisis": experienced GCs being "restructured" out and replaced by contract lawyers...

South Africa Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Franchise Disputes And Section 18: When 'Interim' Orders Have Final Effect

The Western Cape High Court's decision in Cash Crusaders Franchising (Pty) Ltd v Cash Crusaders Franchisees 2024 (4) SA 141 (WCC) marked a significant development in the evolving interpretation...

South Africa Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

We Cancelled Within 5 Days – So Why Are We Still Being Billed?

How South Africa's cooling-off right protects businesses from hard-sell "listings" and similar direct-marketing deals.

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

You Won Your Case. Now What?

The day you win is rarely the day anything moves. A judge signs an order; your inbox fills with congratulations; and the person who lost simply… goes quiet

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Close Corporations: The "Old" Structure That Still Works

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

In Her Honour: Stories From The Other Side - Amanda Gxwala & Victor Sekese (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

A Legal Perspective On Player-Club Disputes: Lucas Ribeiro Vs Mamelodi Sundowns FC

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Reframing Corporate Governance: Key Takeaways From The Draft King v Code In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Annual Returns: A Cornerstone Of Corporate Compliance In SA

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

SHEroes | In Her Honor: Stories From The Other Side - Amanda Gxwala & Dr Twalo (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Not Every Regulatory Knock Is A Claim: US D&O Lessons For South African Boards

South Africa Commercial

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Adams & Adams

South Africa's New Anti-Bribery Law: Setting The Stage For Corporate Accountability

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

After The Water Is Gone: Critical Decision On Post-termination Clauses

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Guide: How To Register A South African Company And Your Initial Obligations

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Women Powering Progress | Sizakele Zindela (Video)

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

Africa's Offshoring Potential

South Africa Strategy

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SNG Grant Thornton

Sun International And Peermont: Behind The Failed Transaction

South Africa Anti-trust

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ENS

A Legal Perspective On Player-Club Disputes: Lucas Ribeiro Vs Mamelodi Sundowns FC

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Women Powering Progress | Ria Pretorius (Video)

South Africa Strategy

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SNG Grant Thornton

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M&A/Private Equity

The Costliest Saving In The Boardroom: Why Replacing Your General Counsel Is A Governance Risk

A UK colleague, Jayne McGlynn (Strategic Corporate Partner, M&A at DWF), recently described a "quiet crisis": experienced GCs being "restructured" out and replaced by contract lawyers...

South Africa Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Sun International And Peermont: Behind The Failed Transaction

The proposed acquisition of Peermont Holdings Proprietary Limited ("Peermont") by Sun International Limited ("Sun International") was positioned as one of the most significant consolidations in South Africa's hospitality and gaming sector in recent years

South Africa Anti-trust

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ENS

Save The Date – East African Community ("EAC") Merger Control Framework To Launch On 1 November 2025

The East African Community Competition Authority ("EACCA") has announced that, from 1 November 2025, it will begin accepting notifications of mergers with cross-border effects. This marks a significant development...

Worldwide Anti-trust

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ENS

Clause For Concern: The Risk Of Pre-Closing Covenants In Notifiable Merger Transactions

South Africa Anti-trust

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ENS

Section 45 Of The Income Tax Act: The Tax-Free Shuffle Within Corporate Groups

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

Tax-Deferred Growth Through Corporate Rollovers

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

Corporate Governance 2025

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

COMESA Consumer Protection Enforcement

South Africa Consumer

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BREMER LF WLL

American Bar Association, Antitrust Section — Our Curious Amalgam Podcast, Episode #328 What Should I Know About Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt And COMESA? Developments In Key African Regimes

South Africa Anti-trust

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BREMER LF WLL

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Compliance

Reframing Corporate Governance: Key Takeaways From The Draft King v Code In South Africa

Over the past 30 years corporate governance in South Africa has undergone meaningful transformation, largely guided by the influence of the King Codes.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Annual Returns: A Cornerstone Of Corporate Compliance In SA

While recent legislative changes have brought a renewed focus on beneficial ownership, the annual return remains a foundational element of corporate governance.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Beneficial Ownership Compliance In South Africa

In an era demanding greater corporate transparency, the concept of beneficial ownership has moved from a niche legal term to an essential compliance imperative for businesses operating in South Africa.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

IFRS S1 & S2: A New Era For Sustainability Reporting In Africa

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

B-BBEE Ownership: Why The Right Share Options Count

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

South African Entrepreneurs And The Power Of Offshore Structuring

South Africa Wealth Mgt

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Sentient International Limited

Empowerment And M&A: Strategies For Complying With B-BBEE Codes In SA

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Moratorium:Impossible – High Court Keeps The Business-Rescue Shield Intact

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Understanding Statement 102 Within South Africa's B-BBEE Framework

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

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Venture Capital

Funding Your Growth: Financing Options For South African Businesses

Every ambitious South African entrepreneur dreams of expanding their business in the pursuit of increased profits.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

"How Can Africa Create More Angel Investors?,"

Startup funding in Africa increased steadily from 2016 until the pinnacle in 2022. After that, deal volume and deal size decreased significantly.

South Africa Commercial

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Lowenstein Sandler

Legal Challenges Part 2 - Capital Structure Issues For African Startups (Podcast)

They explain managing the expectations investors may have regarding their potential returns, liquidation preference, or degree of control, as well as challenges arising from cross border transactions,

South Africa Commercial

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Lowenstein Sandler

Challenging Times For M&A

South Africa Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Advice For Entrepreneurs – Common Mistakes When Starting Out

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

The Role Of Intellectual Property In Empowering Women's Innovation: Challenges And Opportunities

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Where Does The Funding Go?

South Africa Commercial

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Songhai Advisory LLP

The Fundamentals Of Registering Your Business With The CIPC In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Sidebrief Inc.

Tax In Brief - Issue 68

South Africa Tax

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ENS

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Corporate and Company Law

WhatsApp In Court: When Your Chats Become Your Best (Or Worst) Evidence

A recent Western Cape High Court judgment (Gerritsen Trading CC t/a Gerritsen Drilling SA v Blydskap Holdings (Pty) Ltd (2024/146798) [2025] ZAWCHC 400 (27 August 2025) in a provisional...

South Africa Litigation

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Unpacking The UK's New "Failure To Prevent Fraud" Offence And What It Means For South African Organisations

A new corporate criminal offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud' came into effect in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2025. The new offence is found in section 199 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, 2023 ("ECCTA").

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

The Costliest Saving In The Boardroom: Why Replacing Your General Counsel Is A Governance Risk

A UK colleague, Jayne McGlynn (Strategic Corporate Partner, M&A at DWF), recently described a "quiet crisis": experienced GCs being "restructured" out and replaced by contract lawyers...

South Africa Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Franchise Disputes And Section 18: When 'Interim' Orders Have Final Effect

South Africa Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

National Treasury Retracts Proposal On Hybrid Equity Instruments: What This Means For Businesses

South Africa Tax

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Andersen in South Africa

We Cancelled Within 5 Days – So Why Are We Still Being Billed?

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

You Won Your Case. Now What?

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

Close Corporations: The "Old" Structure That Still Works

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Sale Of Shares In A Property-Owning Company: How It Works And The Tax Implications

South Africa Tax

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Barnard Inc.

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Latest Videos

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Women In Business Report 2025 - Business Day (Video)

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SNG Grant Thornton

Global Business Company (GBC) In Mauritius

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

Pragmatically Fearless Campaign (Video)

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Nexia SAB&T

Startup And Founders' Agreement (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Doing Business In Ghana Series Ep2 | Trends Shaping The Retail Landscape In Ghana (Video)

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Firmus Advisory

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