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Senior M&A lawyer Deepa Vallabh joins Bowmans in Johannesburg
1st November 2024 Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans continues to expand the depth and diversity of its M&A Practice in South Africa. The firm today announced the... →
New Points-Based System for Work Visas marks significant strides for attracting global talent to SA
1st November 2024 With the highly anticipated implementation of a fair and transparent Points-Based System for work visas, South Africa follows in the footsteps of... →
Can an employer prevent employees from joining and participating in the lawful activities of a trade union?
31st October 2024 This article provides insight into whether or not an employer can avert employees from joining and participating in the lawful activities of a... →
Competition Authority of Kenya enters into settlement agreement with Mogo Auto
31st October 2024 The Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority) has entered into a settlement with Mogo Auto Limited (Mogo) concerning allegations of false and... →
Legal Strategies for Succession Planning – Blending Family and Business
31st October 2024 When a company shareholder passes away, several questions arise regarding the fate of their shares. Since shares represent ownership and can... →
Labour Law Provides Few Employer Protections
31st October 2024 South Africa’s labour laws severely restrict employers’ rights. Examples of these restrictions include: Employees appear to have the right to... →
The Chamber of Financial Secrets: Uncloaking the mysteries of administrative penalties
31st October 2024 ZAR 475-million, ZAR 210-million, ZAR 59-million, these are not lottery-winning jackpot amounts. They are some of the eye-watering administrative... →
Draft Petroleum Products Bill published for public comment emphasises energy security and sustainable growth
30th October 2024 On 21 October 2024, the draft Petroleum Products Bill (Bill) was published in the Government Gazette in South Africa. The draft Bill will regulate... →
The Importance of Documenting Agreements and Policies in Employment
30th October 2024 In any employment relationship, formal documentation of agreements and policies plays a critical role in creating a structured and legally... →
Family Law and Business Collide
30th October 2024 Your business is likely one of your most valuable assets, but certain actions—especially during marriage—could put it at risk in the event of a... →