Our South African Corporate Law Update for August 2025 is available here. This comprehensive document provides an analysis of the recent trends, regulation and case law that are shaping the corporate landscape in South Africa.
This publication aims to support recipients with the challenge of keeping track of all relevant legal developments and trends and equip teams with the knowledge to navigate the evolving legal environment and identify strategic opportunities.
Key highlights include:
- Insights into the current trends in mergers and acquisitions, including notable transactions and the impact of global economic factors on deal-making in South Africa.
- Updates on legislative and policy reform, including changes to the Companies Act, the JSE Listings Requirements, and the King Code on Corporate Governance; employment law reform; competition law developments; broad-based black economic empowerment updates; tax regulation changes; and more.
- Summaries of significant court decisions affecting corporate governance, contract law, and dispute resolution, with practical implications for businesses.
