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Advice and drafting of all types of commercial, business and other agreements and transaction documents, standardized contract formats, reviews and audits, risk assessments, negotiation, mediation and dispute resolution.

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Madeleine Goldie

Director, Conveyancing Department

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044 874 1140

087 517 5777

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Salomé van Wyk

Director, Conveyancing Department

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086 510 6965

083 284 3492

Fanie Botes

Consultant, Commercial Department

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044 874 1140

086 615 9449

083 284 3493

Madeleine Goldie

Director, Conveyancing Department

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George

Send email

044 874 1140

087 517 5777

076 474 5370

Salomé van Wyk

Director, Conveyancing Department

BOOK CONSULTATION PROFILE

George

Send email

044 874 1140

086 510 6965

083 284 3492

Fanie Botes

Consultant, Commercial Department

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George

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044 874 1140

086 615 9449

083 284 3493

Who pays for construction delays?

29 October 2024

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Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible

03 October 2024

On 28 June 2024, the Competition Commission published Draft Guidelines under section 79(1) of the Competition Act to address its... approach towards 'indivisible transactions.' These guidelines are aimed at providing clarity on how multiple transactions can be evaluated as a single merger filing. In this article, we explore the key elements of the Dra

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The implications of a waiver of rights by directors

02 September 2024

The Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) recently handed down a judgement in what has been cited as a ‘landmark case’... in respect of the waiver of directors’ rights and the impact of such waiver on a company. In this article, we look at what a ‘waiver’ of rights in terms of a contract entails and what the effect

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Is your residential lease agreement a fixed-term agreement subject to the Consumer Protection Act?

26 July 2024, Albri Voges

For landlords and tenants alike, the lease process of a residential unit can be a stressful time.

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Suretyship vs Guarantee. What’s the difference?

02 May 2024

In this article, we look at two primary forms of security commonly found in financial transactions, namely suretyship agreements and... guarantees, and explain the difference between these two forms of security.

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Can Landlords unilaterally charge for additional services?

02 May 2024

The relationship between landlord and tenant can be a complex one fraught with dangers for a careless landlord. In this... article, we explore whether a landlord can provide additional value-added services to its tenants beyond the scope of what is outlined in the lease agreement and then unilaterally charge extra for such services or remove existing

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Construction Contracts: Is it a “one-size-fits-all” decision?

22 February 2024

Clients often have very different perceptions about the necessity and type of contract they may need for their construction contract.... Surprisingly, even with large development projects, there is often the view that if you have the quote and designs, why then bother with a contract? In this article, we provide some guidance on the various types of c

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Brushing up on impeachable dispositions in terms of Section 34 of the Insolvency Act

13 February 2024

“Even the most familiar things or concepts are never the worse for renewed scrutiny and for being, figuratively speaking, dusted... and tidied”- Van Warmelo -

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Who pays for construction delays?

29 October 2024

There is an old joke in the construction sector that says, “All construction projects follow the 3, 2, 1 rule... - It takes three times longer than planned, costs twice as much as planned, and you only ever develop property once.” This is obviously an exaggeration, but as is often the case, there is some truth in the joke. In this article, we explore construction projects that are not completed by their deadlines, examining who should be held accountable for this and the additional costs that usually follow.

239

Article

Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible

03 October 2024

317

Article

The implications of a waiver of rights by directors

02 September 2024

281

Article

Is your residential lease agreement a fixed-term agreement subject to the Consumer Protection Act?

26 July 2024, Albri Voges

For landlords and tenants alike, the lease process of a residential unit can be a stressful time.

1226

Article

Suretyship vs Guarantee. What’s the difference?

02 May 2024

703

Article

Construction Contracts: Is it a “one-size-fits-all” decision?

22 February 2024

819

Article

Brushing up on impeachable dispositions in terms of Section 34 of the Insolvency Act

13 February 2024

“Even the most familiar things or concepts are never the worse for renewed scrutiny and for being, figuratively speaking, dusted... and tidied”- Van Warmelo -

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An introduction to mergers and acquisitions in South Africa

18 October 2023

Mergers and Acquisitions or ‘M&As’ have become integral components of South Africa’s corporate landscape and play a crucial role in... economic growth and development. In this article, we explore the legal framework and key considerations surrounding M&A transactions in South Africa by looking at the regulatory environment, competition law, due diligence, tax, and transaction structuring that accompanies M&A transactions.

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Lease agreements – cancellation, deposits and inspections

14 April 2025, Aqeelah Petersen

The Consumer Protection Act and the Rental Housing Act aims to balance the rights of landlords and tenants when concluding... lease agreements.

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No form, no transfer: Why Form LLL deserves your attention

09 April 2025, Albri Voges

The form is now one of the mandatory supporting documents to be filed at the Deeds Office and if not... accurately completed, could result in delaying your property registration process.

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Will AI be steering the future of M&A?

31 March 2025

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably in some way become part of the day-to-day operations of most businesses.... In the fast-paced and competitive world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a vital strategy for companies looking to expand their reach, increase market share, or diversify their portfolios.

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