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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
