Legal updates and opinions
News / News
Werksmans Women Winners
The WOZA awards are presented annually to women lawyers in recognition of their outstanding dedication, achievements and contribution to the profession, whether it be services, legal education, human rights or the pro bono sector.
Bulelwa Mabasa’s submission was for Best Woman Lawyer in Land Rights which based on her contribution not only to Werksmans in this sector but also, the key role Bulelwa plays in Land Reform policy in South Africa having been appointed as a panel member by President Cyril Ramaphosa to his Land advisory panel.
Naledi Motsiri’s submission was for Best Woman Lawyer in Pro Bono based on her significant contribution in assisting the less fortunate around the country in legal matters that are of public significance and helps promote the constitutional imperative of access to justice for all.
Wendy Rosenberg’s submission was for Best Woman Lawyer in Technology based on her unravelled experience in shaping African policy in this sector over the past 20 years.
We are beyond proud of these achievements, which serve to cement our status as a firm in support of the transformation of this country and our phenomenal women of Werksmans.
Latest News
Informal restructuring or business rescue
Business rescue proceedings are formal legislated proceedings, under Chapter 6 of the South African Companies Act 71 of 2008 ("The [...]
Application of the participation exemption to the disposal of shares by a controlled foreign company
INTRODUCTION The participation exemption provides a useful and simple tax planning tool which should always be considered when dealing [...]
Shapes can speak a thousand words
The London Taxi Company has had its UK trade mark registration of the shape of its black cab declared invalid [...]
Ratepayers association tackles the Shebeen regulations
INTRODUCTION On 1 November 2017 the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg found in favour of the Yeoville Bellevue Ratepayers' Association [...]
Coal for Christmas – Diener N.O. v Minister of Justice and others
It is that magical time of the year where images are abound of Christmas trees, fairy lights, delicious pudding, family [...]
Tax court resolves age-old problem
INTRODUCTION For as long as anyone can remember, a tension has existed between the rules relating to the valuation [...]
