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Section 347(5) Of The Companies Act, 1973 Prohibits A Court From Granting A Winding Up Order If Another Court Has Already Granted A Provisional Winding Up Order

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") considered whether an appellate court can grant a final winding-up order in a proceeding against a company...

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Share Repurchases And Regulatory Consequences

Under South Africa's Companies Act 71 of 2008, a share repurchase may qualify as a scheme of arrangement under Section 114 if it meets specific statutory and judicial criteria.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Confidentiality And The Importance Of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

KleuterZone, a preschool franchise, faced scrutiny over share certificates with discrepancies, including investments in non-existent companies. The company attributed these issues to clerical errors during manual issuance.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Capital Markets Comparative Guide

Capital Markets Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of South Africa, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

South Africa Commercial

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Fasken South Africa

Can An Appeal Court Grant A Final Winding-Up Order If A Provisional One Already Exists?

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Dead Deals Don't Walk: Why You Can't Simply 'Revive' A Lapsed Agreement

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Celebrity Endorsements – Misinformation Or Plausible Deniability?

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

When Contracts Hide A Third Party: Understanding The Undisclosed Principal Rule

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

High Court Ruling Clarifies When Post-Liquidation Payments Can Be Voided Under Section 341(2)

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Who Really Runs The Show? An Overview Of Shadow Directors And Potential Liability

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

A Tale Of Patios And Paperwork – Extending A Sectional Title 'Section'

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Have You Tried Using A Contingent Value Right?

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

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

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

Can A Verbal Agreement Really Hold Up In Court?

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Offensive Trade Marks - The Case Of The "Magic Pussy" Trade Mark

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ENS

Establishing Ethical Frameworks For AI Use In Environmental Monitoring And Sustainable Innovation

South Africa Environment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Ripple Effects Of Trump's Pause On FCPA Enforcement

Worldwide Criminal

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ENS

ENS Tax In Brief - Issue 141

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Defining Accountability For Algorithm-Driven Decisions In SA

South Africa Technology

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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Internal Restructuring: Insights Into The Competition Commission's Latest Guidelines

On 4 April 2025, the Competition Commission of South Africa ("the Commission") published its final Guidelines on Internal Restructuring. These Guidelines clarify how the Commission will determine...

South Africa Insolvency

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Adams & Adams

Africa Competition Law Quarterly Round-Up

Burundi has officially launched the Commission Indépendante de la Concurrence, adding to the growing list of national competition authorities in Africa. As the authority begins its operations...

South Africa Anti-trust

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Why South African Entrepreneurs Should Consider Setting Up Offshore To Attract Foreign Investment

South Africa boasts the most advanced, broad-based economy in sub-Saharan Africa, which offers a wide range of opportunities to South African business owners and foreign investors alike.

South Africa Government

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The Sovereign Group

Have You Tried Using A Contingent Value Right?

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

Navigating Continuation Funds In Private Equity

South Africa Finance

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Webber Wentzel

South African Sport Can Benefit From Private Equity Through Due Diligence And Preparation

South Africa Media & IT

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Webber Wentzel

The Rise Of Regional And Continental Competition Regulators: Good For M&A Or Cause For Concern?

South Africa Anti-trust

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Webber Wentzel

Standing Out In A Crowded PE Market: Overcoming Intensified Capital Raising Challenges

South Africa Finance

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Webber Wentzel

Contingent Value Rights: Bridging The Valuation Gap In Public M&A

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

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

The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act of 2003 (the Act) is an important part of the South African legal landscape.

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

The Communities We Leave Behind: Charting A Sustainable Legacy For Mining In South Africa

The 2025 Mining Indaba theme, "Futureproofing African mining, today," compels us to reflect on the legacies mining companies create and the responsibilities they shoulder in shaping the lives of communities long after mining activities have ceased.

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Deregistration Of Non-Compliant Companies

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) plans to deregister approximately 800,000 non-compliant companies. This initiative aims to address inactive entities and enforce compliance...

South Africa Commercial

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Adams & Adams

AI And Consent: Obtaining Valid Consent For Data Processing Under POPIA

South Africa Privacy

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Andersen in South Africa

How Your Business Would Benefit From Appointing A Company Secretary

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Finding Your Way Through The Diesel Refund Maze

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Data As An Asset

South Africa Privacy

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ENS

What, The FIC, Is Beneficial Ownership?

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Funding Your Growth: Financing Options For South African Businesses

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

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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

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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Section 347(5) Of The Companies Act, 1973 Prohibits A Court From Granting A Winding Up Order If Another Court Has Already Granted A Provisional Winding Up Order

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") considered whether an appellate court can grant a final winding-up order in a proceeding against a company...

South Africa Commercial

E

ENS

Internal Restructuring: Insights Into The Competition Commission's Latest Guidelines

On 4 April 2025, the Competition Commission of South Africa ("the Commission") published its final Guidelines on Internal Restructuring. These Guidelines clarify how the Commission will determine...

South Africa Insolvency

AA

Adams & Adams

Why South African Entrepreneurs Should Consider Setting Up Offshore To Attract Foreign Investment

South Africa boasts the most advanced, broad-based economy in sub-Saharan Africa, which offers a wide range of opportunities to South African business owners and foreign investors alike.

South Africa Government

TS

The Sovereign Group

Commercial Courts And Alternative Dispute Resolution In South Africa: A Possible Path To Faster Dispute Resolution

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

The Ripple Effects Of Trump's Pause On FCPA Enforcement

Worldwide Criminal

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ENS

Defining Accountability For Algorithm-Driven Decisions In SA

South Africa Technology

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Share Repurchases And Regulatory Consequences

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

Confidentiality And The Importance Of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

The Cartier Love Bracelet And Michelle Obama's Podcast

South Africa IP

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ENS

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