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

By Eloise Cilliers 5 Min Read

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

By Isabel van den Ende 5 Min Read

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

By Aletia Oberholster 4 Min Read

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

By Conri Botha 5 Min Read

Podcast: Customary Marriages in South Africa

Recently on the Justice in Heels podcast, host Danielle Hayward sat down with Barnard’s own family law expert, Isabel van

By Isabel van den Ende 2 Min Read

Two Homes, One ERF – One Big Mistake to Avoid

Understanding the Legal Fine Print Between Duets and Townhouses If you're buying, selling, or even marketing a property, you’ve probably

By Conri Botha 3 Min Read

Can an Appeal Court Grant a Final Winding-Up Order if a Provisional one Already Exists?

A recent judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on 31 March 2025 brings much-needed clarity to

By Eloise Cilliers 7 Min Read

Who really owns your Code? Understanding Authorship and Ownership in Software Copyright

As software becomes the lifeblood of modern businesses - especially in start-ups and rapidly scaling ventures - understanding who actually

By Viteshen Naidoo 6 Min Read