Eric Levenstein – Head of Insolvency & Business Rescue

Dr. Eric Levenstein, Director and Head of Insolvency and Business Rescue discusses the trends emerging in the business rescue world and the possibility of businesses being liquidated despite efforts to rescue them.

Dr. Eric Levenstein speaks to Michael Avery on the recent Mashwayi Projects (Pty) Ltd v Wescoal Mining (Pty) Ltd judgment and the legal implications of this significant ruling.

Dr. Eric Levenstein, Director and the Head of the Insolvency and Business Rescue practice, discusses the increasing trend of companies choosing business rescue as an option, highlighting cases where early action could have saved companies from being lost.

Bafana Ntuli joins Classic Business with Michael Avery on Fine Music Radio to discuss the impact of the COMESA Competition Commission’s merger guidelines on private equity exit transactions.

Welcome to Werksmans’ POWIR with an I, a podcast series hosted by Nastascha Harduth, a partner of Werksmans Attorneys practising Insolvency, Business Rescue and Restructuring law.

In this podcast series, Nastascha asks different women the same set of questions, to distil universal truths and personal learnings.

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Learn about the issue of unregistered SIM cards and its impact on investigations into crimes, particularly terrorism cases. Find out why it is easy to obtain an unregistered SIM card and why cellphone operators should be responsible for ensuring registered SIM cards are used.

Ahmore talks about the consequences of unregistered SIM cards and the challenges faced by mobile network operators in verifying the identity of SIM card owners and the difficulties in enforcing regulations.

Gain insights into the need for government intervention to address this issue.

Click below to listen to the full interview

In today’s fast-paced digital era, technology and innovation are integral to the success of businesses. They unlock new possibilities, enhance operational efficiency, and provide a competitive edge.

At Werksmans Attorneys’ we recently launched a new area of practice, Technology & Innovation.

As businesses navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, our team of legal specialists are here to help you harness the power of technology and innovation to drive growth and success.

Our Technology & Innovation practice offers a range of services, including:

• Technology Law: Stay compliant and ahead of the curve with our legal expertise in technology-related matters, from data privacy and protection to cybersecurity.

• E-commerce and Digital Transactions: Seamlessly navigate the world of online business with our guidance on e-commerce regulations, digital transactions, and electronic contracts.

• Disruptive Technologies: Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI, and IoT, with our insights and advice tailored to your industry and business objectives.

At Werksmans, we understand the role technology plays in shaping the business landscape. Our service offerings are designed to assist your business in embracing these changes, mitigating risks, and capitalising on opportunities.

Connect with our team of Technology & Innovation experts today.

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Head of Regulatory, Ahmore Burger-Smidt recently joined the Data Privacy Detective Podcast.

Cybercrime is extensive and growing in Africa, similar to trends evident in the rest of the world.

Cyber-criminals employ increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks and business email compromise schemes and have expanded with cryptocurrency attacks and direct entry into data storage and other technology to steal personal data and identities.

African countries have responded through governmental and private sector efforts. South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is about two years in force, with its implementation encouragingly steadfast.

Listen to below for an African view of how the battle between cybercrime and civil society is unfolding.

Our Tax & Exchange Control team share their insights in this video discussing key highlights from a tax perspective based on the 2023/24 Budget Proposals Speech that was delivered by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana on 22 February 2023.

Access the full overview of the Budget Speech compiled by our Tax and Exchange Control team.

Ahmore Burger-Smidt, Head of Regulatory practice speaks to Business Day for their Focus 4.0 Transformation and Data Privacy for Organisations feature and gives her insights regarding data breaches and data leaks in South Africa, as well as what organisations can do to protect themselves from cybercrime.