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Effect of SA’S COVID-19 lock-down on transport services / operators and insurance
by Godwin Bossr, Director and Yusri Adams, Senior Associate In response to the global pandemic caused by the spread of the Covid-19 virus, President Ramaphosa has [...]
Where The Courts Draw The Line On Making Settlement Agreements Orders Of Court
By Jennifer Smit, Director In the recent Constitutional Court judgment between Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality ("BCM") and Asla Construction (Pty) Ltd ("Asla"), both in the main [...]
The Legal Position Concerning Strict Compliance With The Stipulations In A Demand Guarantee
By Boitumelo Rammala, Associate and Dimakatso Mogafe, Candidate Attorney Reviewed By Jennifer Smit, Director Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd ("Sasol") and Golden Sun Retailers (Pty) Ltd ("Golden [...]
Does Validity Of A Contract Trump All Considerations In Review Of Agreements With Organs Of State?
By Jennifer Smit, Director Recently, Theron J handed down a judgment in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality / Asla Construction (Pty) Ltd matter with 5 other [...]
International arbitration in South Africa – a new chapter
By Des Williams, Director, Head of Arbitration Practice The enactment of the International Arbitration Act 2017 ("International Arbitration Act"), which applies the United Nations Commission on [...]
Not your friend, buddy
The requirement to register as a credit provider under the National Credit Act That the National Credit Act[1] (the NCA) is not a model of clarity [...]
Mindset shift needed in arbitration
Speed, cost-efficiency and the ability to tailor the process to fit the parameters of the dispute are among the most often-cited reasons why parties choose to [...]
The International Arbitration Act spells opportunity for South Africa
With the coming into operation of the International Arbitration Act[1] ("Act") on 20 December 2017, South Africa for the first time has a dedicated statute governing [...]
The fascinating tango of interest and forex rates on large claims where set-off occurs: a case study
Imagine the following scenario, the parties have litigated, and they are awarded the following claims: Party A is awarded: US$5 000 000,00 together with applicable interest [...]
Private dispute resolution – on the rise, and why not?
More and more private companies and individuals are turning to private resolution of their disputes for a variety of reasons – efficiency and speed are key, [...]
