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The Bogeyman that is the GAAR
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When can you set your mind at ease? Tax and the prescription issue
by Doelie Lessing, Director and Head of Tax and Private Wealth, and Robyn Schonegevel, Associate SARS is generally prohibited from [...]
What you need to know now to protect your brand in China
by Donvay Wegierski, Director Brand owners take note. Effective 2027 China will amend its Trade Mark Law. Efforts to curb [...]
A tale of two disaster declarations
by Naledi Motsiri, Director and Nothando Nyoni, Associate In recent years, South Africa has declared two national disasters aimed at [...]
Substance over form: Structuring black private equity funds under the B-BBEE framework: The importance of active management
by Dylan Cunard, Director 1. Introduction 1.1. The growth of black-managed private equity ("PE") funds in South Africa is a [...]
Making South Africa home?
by Doelie Lessing, Director and Head of Tax and Private Wealth, Luke Magerman, Senior Associate and Mike Searle, Candidate Attorney [...]
