We help our clients meet and surmount challenges so they can succeed in the marketplace. We provide practical, effective advice and counsel at every stage of a business’s lifecycle, from choosing the right type of entity at its formation to managing daily operations and develo
The office of directorship attracts certain statutory liability that attaches to a director in the performance of his delegated services. The overarching obligation of a director is to act in good faith and the best interests of the company at all times. This includes actively avoiding a conflict of interes
The competition climate in South Africa is fairly heavily regulated, with prevailing competition laws being enforced and developed by the Competition Commission together with the Competition Tribunal and the Takeover Regulation Panel. In enforcing its mandate, the Commission prohibits certain activities between competi
Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits, and Share IncentivesWell-designed compensation programs motivate performance and attract and retain talent. Legislative and regulatory changes, combined with heightened shareholder sensitivity and media focus on compensation, have made the design of appropriate compensation ar
Communications, Internet, and MediaCommunications companies today face challenges that are interconnected and often global by nature. Competition is growing, and the regulatory environment is ever changing. And the industry is increasingly reliant on cross-border transactions subject to regulations a
Communications, Internet, and MediaCommunications companies today face challenges that are interconnected and often global by nature. Competition is growing, and the regulatory environment is ever changing. And the industry is increasingly reliant on cross-border transactions subject to regulations at multiple j
What does Consumer Law Entail? In regulatory jurisdictions that provide for it (comprising most or all developed countries with free market economies), consumer protection is a group of laws and organizations designed to ensure the rights of consumers as well as fair trade, competition and accurate information in the m
What does Copyright Law Entail?Copyright is a legal right, existing globally in many countries, that basically grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to determine and decide whether, and under what conditions, this original work may be used by others.This is usually only for a limited time. The e
DOMAIN NAME DISPUTES | AMENDMENTS UPDATE Late in 2017, an amendment to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations, pertaining to the adjudication of domain name disputes, was published. The changes to the Regulations include primarily:the introduction of a mandatory mediation process prior to the appointm
Employment
A company’s workforce and their client list are their two most important assets.
Managing employees in today's global market is complex, requiring deep knowledge of developing national and local laws as well as, in many cases, mul
KING IV CODE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The Institute of Directors in Southern Africa (IoDSA) published the King IV Report on Corporate Governance on this week – the fourth iteration of the codes since the King Committee was formed in 1992. One of the main goals of the King IV committee was to increase the acce
