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The power of restructuring

29 April 2026

Restructuring isn’t just for struggling businesses, it’s a smart strategy to streamline operations, cut costs, and unlock real growth.

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Customary and Civil marriages are equal, says Constitutional Court

28 April 2026

The judgment also clarifies when antenuptial contracts are valid and how marital property regimes can be changed after marriage.

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CSOS or Court? The choice is yours

28 April 2026

The SCA confirms that the CSOS Act is optional, not exclusive, and parties may take community scheme disputes directly to... the High Court.

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A small debt shouldn’t cost you your home

28 April 2026

Courts have reaffirmed that a primary residence cannot be sold for a small debt without strict scrutiny.

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Hurt feelings ≠ Constructive dismissal

22 April 2026

Unfair doesn’t automatically mean unlawful; here’s why “hurt feelings” won’t hold up in court.

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When IP wears the crown

22 April 2026

Warner Bros. wasn’t just up for sale; it became a fight for the future of entertainment, where scale and IP... decide who wins.

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The power of restructuring

29 April 2026

Restructuring isn’t just for struggling businesses, it’s a smart strategy to streamline operations, cut costs, and unlock real growth.

READ MORE
57
Article

Customary and Civil marriages are equal, says Constitutional Court

28 April 2026

The judgment also clarifies when antenuptial contracts are valid and how marital property regimes can be changed after marriage.

READ MORE
63
Article

CSOS or Court? The choice is yours

28 April 2026

The SCA confirms that the CSOS Act is optional, not exclusive, and parties may take community scheme disputes directly to... the High Court.

READ MORE
53
Article

A small debt shouldn’t cost you your home

28 April 2026

Courts have reaffirmed that a primary residence cannot be sold for a small debt without strict scrutiny.

READ MORE
57
Article

Hurt feelings ≠ Constructive dismissal

22 April 2026

Unfair doesn’t automatically mean unlawful; here’s why “hurt feelings” won’t hold up in court.

READ MORE
61
Article

When IP wears the crown

22 April 2026

Warner Bros. wasn’t just up for sale; it became a fight for the future of entertainment, where scale and IP... decide who wins.

READ MORE
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Article

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The power of restructuring

29 April 2026

Restructuring isn’t just for struggling businesses, it’s a smart strategy to streamline operations, cut costs, and unlock real growth.

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AI is rewriting the M&A playbook

24 March 2026

AI is changing both what gets bought in mergers & acquisitions and how deals get done. 

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M&A in SA: Why everyone’s talking about earn-outs

30 June 2025

In South African private mergers and acquisitions (M&A), earn-outs are increasingly used as a tool to bridge valuation gaps and... align the interests of buyers and sellers.

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Competition Commission guidelines on internal restructuring

30 May 2025

Thinking of reshuffling your company’s structure? The Competition Commission has just released clear guidelines on when internal changes could count... as mergers, and when you need to notify them. Don’t get caught off guard; find out what the new rules mean for your business.

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Walking the M&A tightrope: Telecom and Energy deals in SA

06 May 2025

The telecommunications and energy sectors are undoubtedly amongst the key drivers of the South African economy at present. However, with... an increasing number of mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) occurring in these sectors, the Competition Commission are imposing stricter approval conditions to promote public interest and balance competition and economic transformation. 

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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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