The recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision in Platinum Wheels (Pty) Ltd v The National Consumer Commission & Another shows just how quickly a business can skid off track...

Business rescue is a legal process designed to rehabilitate a financially distressed company. If your company is struggling to meet its financial obligations, business rescue could be a viable option.

The levels of debt owed to businesses by their customers and government has been mounting – no thanks to tough trading conditions and Covid-19...

Before you sign away money, time, and perhaps your business's good name, you need to know exactly what you are buying into. A Due Diligence Investigation (DDI) is the first – and most cost-effective...

The aim of the EPC requirement is to encourage owners to ensure that their buildings are operating at improved energy performance levels by taking measures to reduce their energy consumption.

Environmental consciousness has become a global chorus, and the term ‘greenwashing' has emerged as a dissonant note, prompting a surge in litigation. This deceptive practice...

A landmark shift in family law has recently levelled the playing field for unmarried parents, providing them with the same legal rights and protections in child custody matters as those available to divorcing parents.

When divorcing couples with minor children reach a settlement agreement, it is typically sent to the Family Advocate's office for review and endorsement.

When it comes to drafting your will, one of the most important decisions to consider is who will be nominated as the Executor of your deceased estate.

In the recent case of M.T v E.T (8197/2018) [2024] ZAGPJHC 578, the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg examined the question of lifelong spousal maintenance after a 28-year marriage.

A recent decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal changed the manner in which major dependent children may claim maintenance from their parents in divorce proceedings.

South African couples married out of community of property with accrual retain separate estates during the marriage but share in the net growth of both estates on divorce.

The Supreme Court of Appeal ruling establishes a principle that; when dealing with a possible disposition, it is important to establish whether the rights of the property ...

Valuing intellectual property (IP) often feels like trying to answer the question, "How long is a piece of string?" The complexity and variability involved make it a challenging task...

In South Africa, the Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993 provides the legal framework for the registration and protection of trade marks.

The Court in Maloka v Vermeulen and Another (2017/4418) [2023] ZAGPPHC 13 confirmed that sellers who are aware of a latent defect to the property they are selling, are not protected by a voetstoots clause.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, but as it becomes more integrated into academic and business practices, concerns around integrity and authenticity are growing.

Every September, National Wills Week rolls around – where participating law firms offer basic Will drafting for free.

The cheapest dispute is the one you design to end early. That doesn't mean capitulating; it means treating the fight like a deal with a closing plan. Senior leaders who exit litigation quickly do three things...

Business rescue proceedings in South Africa are regulated by Chapter 6 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, which aims to facilitate the rehabilitation of financially distressed companies.