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Janson v Ebundu (Pty) Ltd (in business rescue) & Others, Mpumalanga Division When a disgruntled 33 percent shareholder asked the High Court to pierce the…
When a company hits financial turbulence, every extra week of uncertainty is another week of eroding value. South Africa’s business-rescue regime is designed to give…
How to Safeguard your Empire During a Divorce When Sandton tech-entrepreneur Michael Ndlovu (not client’s real name) filed for divorce after 18 years of marriage,…
In the rush of today’s global commerce, a trade mark is the passport that lets a brand cross borders with confidence. It is the single…
Why 2025’s rule changes could add - or shave - tens of thousands off your next property deal. The South African property market received two…
Recently on the Justice in Heels podcast, host Danielle Hayward sat down with Barnard’s own family law expert, Isabel van den Ende, to explore the…
Understanding the Legal Fine Print Between Duets and Townhouses If you're buying, selling, or even marketing a property, you’ve probably heard the terms “townhouse” and…
A recent judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on 31 March 2025 brings much-needed clarity to an issue that has sometimes…
As software becomes the lifeblood of modern businesses - especially in start-ups and rapidly scaling ventures - understanding who actually owns the code is crucial.…
A recent judgment in the High Court of South Africa (Cape Town) - Muller NO and Another v Cultigrain (Pty) Ltd - has clarified how…
The Impact of the Wescoal Judgment on the Voting Rights of Post-Commencement Creditors in Business Rescue Proceedings The Supreme Court…
The Truth About Separation and Divorce in South Africa Did You Know? In South Africa, there is no such thing…
Can You Get Married at Court in South Africa? Did You Know? You cannot get married at Court in South…
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