In a High Court case, the issue to be determined was whether it is lawful to deprive a shipowner of its vessel by way of a judicial sale.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Are arbitration proceedings private and confidential or just private?
Corporate entities involved in protracted legal disputes are challenged by huge legal fees and delays in our courts.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Constitutional Court clarifies the appeals process for competition cases
A Constitutional Court decision has helped clarify the position regarding the appeals process for cases from the Competition Appeal Court.
Continue readingSouth Africa: African private equity is growing fast says Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group’s head of Private Equity
John Bellew says east and west African private equity markets are increasing with Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana seeing the most increase.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Merger case study analysed by competition law experts at Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group’s Competition Law Seminar
A competition law case study about merger conditions was discussed at Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group’s Competition Law Seminar in late 2015.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Firms need social media policy for staff
Employees should be mindful of what they post as employers may face brand damage and possible loss of business.
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