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Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible
03 October 2024
On 28 June 2024, the Competition Commission published Draft Guidelines under section 79(1) of the Competition Act to address its
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approach towards 'indivisible transactions.' These guidelines are aimed at providing clarity on how multiple transactions can be evaluated as a single merger filing. In this article, we explore the key elements of the Dra
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Trustee administrative duties under the spotlight
03 September 2024
With new reporting obligations on trustees and SARS intensifying its submission requirements in respect of trust tax returns, no trustee
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can afford to ignore the administrative duties imposed upon them in terms of common law and statutory law. In this article we briefly list some of the main administrative duties falling to any trustee.
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The implications of a waiver of rights by directors
02 September 2024
The Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) recently handed down a judgement in what has been cited as a ‘landmark case’
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in respect of the waiver of directors’ rights and the impact of such waiver on a company. In this article, we look at what a ‘waiver’ of rights in terms of a contract entails and what the effect
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Where does director liability end?
26 June 2024
The actions of a company director are often seen as the actions of the company, leading to the perception that
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where a company has potentially caused harm or damage at the direction of its directors, the directors are automatically liable for such loss or damage. Our Supreme Court of Appeal recently had occasion to consider this position and when d
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An introduction to mergers and acquisitions in South Africa
24 January 2024
Mergers and Acquisitions or ‘M&As’ have become integral components of South Africa’s corporate landscape and play a crucial role in
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economic growth and development. In this article, we explore the legal framework and key considerations surrounding M&A transactions in South Africa by looking at the regulatory environment, c
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New CIPC changes for the filing of annual returns
15 January 2024
CIPC has again announced changes to the CIPC system for the filing of annual returns and beneficial ownership information, which
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introduces mandatory obligations for companies and close corporations when filing their annual returns.
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Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible
03 October 2024
On 28 June 2024, the Competition Commission published Draft Guidelines under section 79(1) of the Competition Act to address its
...
approach towards 'indivisible transactions.' These guidelines are aimed at providing clarity on how multiple transactions can be evaluated as a single merger filing. In this article, we explore the key elements of the Draft Guidelines and the rationale behind their publication, offering insight into their potential impact on merger control in South Africa.
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Trustee administrative duties under the spotlight
03 September 2024
With new reporting obligations on trustees and SARS intensifying its submission requirements in respect of trust tax returns, no trustee
...
can afford to ignore the administrative duties imposed upon them in terms of common law and statutory law. In this article we briefly list some of the main administrative duties falling to any trustee.
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97
Article
The implications of a waiver of rights by directors
02 September 2024
The Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) recently handed down a judgement in what has been cited as a ‘landmark case’
...
in respect of the waiver of directors’ rights and the impact of such waiver on a company. In this article, we look at what a ‘waiver’ of rights in terms of a contract entails and what the effect of such a waiver by directors may have on a company, specifically concerning debts owed to the company.
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Where does director liability end?
26 June 2024
The actions of a company director are often seen as the actions of the company, leading to the perception that
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where a company has potentially caused harm or damage at the direction of its directors, the directors are automatically liable for such loss or damage. Our Supreme Court of Appeal recently had occasion to consider this position and when directors can be held liable.
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352
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An introduction to mergers and acquisitions in South Africa
18 October 2023
Mergers and Acquisitions or ‘M&As’ have become integral components of South Africa’s corporate landscape and play a crucial role in
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economic growth and development. In this article, we explore the legal framework and key considerations surrounding M&A transactions in South Africa by looking at the regulatory environment, competition law, due diligence, tax, and transaction structuring that accompanies M&A transactions.
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Competition Act new draft rules for company divestiture recommendations
29 May 2023
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition has recently published new draft rules for comment relating to divestiture recommendations made
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by the Competition Commission. In this article, we take a look at these new rules.
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