Putting the “Claws” into a Restraint of Trade
Restraint of Trade Clause In an increasingly competitive business landscape, one of the most common legal tools to protect a…
Seal the Deal: Five Legal Safety Nets that Keep South African Sellers Paid
Selling a company, shareholding, or prized piece of equipment can feel like handing over the keys to your car while…
In-Depth: Principled Negotiations After your IP Portfolio has been Valued.
IP Valuation is a specialised field, as was explained in our previous article. In summary, our IP Valuation hypothesis is…
Your Brand Name in Lights
Why a Word-Mark reigns supreme to a Logo Every Time Picture your brand as the headline act on an old-school…
Moratorium:Impossible – High Court Keeps the Business-Rescue Shield Intact
Janson v Ebundu (Pty) Ltd (in business rescue) & Others, Mpumalanga Division When a disgruntled 33 percent shareholder asked the…
Fast-Tracking Rescue: How AFSA-SARIPA Arbitration Keeps Business-Rescue Plans from Stalling
When a company hits financial turbulence, every extra week of uncertainty is another week of eroding value. South Africa’s business-rescue…
Don’t let your Business get caught in the Crossfire
How to Safeguard your Empire During a Divorce When Sandton tech-entrepreneur Michael Ndlovu (not client’s real name) filed for divorce…
Brand Passport: Trade Mark Protection as Your Ticket to Africa’s Fast-Growing Markets
In the rush of today’s global commerce, a trade mark is the passport that lets a brand cross borders with…
Fee Shake-Ups and Duty Drops
Why 2025’s rule changes could add - or shave - tens of thousands off your next property deal. The South…
