Author: Bean du Plessis

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Welcoming business partner
Commercial Law

Characteristics of a Successful Business Partner 

A lawyer’s perspective on whether you should do business with friends and family. There’s a good reason why most people warn against this practice. This article explains why, and what the characteristics of a good partner are that you should be looking for.

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Commercial Law

Choosing the right type of Joint Venture

A Joint Venture is a great way for businesses and entrepreneurs to operate. In this article we discuss the different types of Joint Ventures and its pros and cons, what laws they must comply with, and how to choose the right one.

Group of Business People Diverse Meeting and Working in the Office, Seminar Concept
Corporate Law

Joint Venture Agreement

Are you considering entering into a Joint Venture? This article outlines the most important elements of a Joint Venture Agreement that you should include.

Divorce and child custody
Family Law

Divorce: Best Interest of the Child?

When it comes to divorce, the modern parent recites “the best interest of the child” almost as a mantra, without most of them appreciating what it means. We unpack the concept from a legal perspective

Business Change of job, unemployment, resigned concept.
Labour Law

Notice periods at resignation: a growing trend?

It’s a rising occurrence that employees are resigning without proper notice. In this article we briefly explain how the employee is legally required to give notice, but also what an employer can do if the employee fails to give this notice or just “absconds” his duty.

Young businesswoman exploring charts on computer
Labour Law

Compulsory Wallcharts for Employers

As an employer, you may be wondering exactly which posters you are legally required to display on the walls of your workplace. Let’s dive into the most common ones, some more specialised ones, and where you can find them.

Successful and executive employee with a large salary.
Labour Law

Unpaid Salaries and Wages

When can an employer not pay an employee, and what can an employee do if an employer simply does not pay them? In this article we have a look at these circumstances to keep employers and employees in the clear.

Right direction.
Labour Law

Navigating Your “first date” with a Trade Union

A notification from a Trade Union, where they seek to exercise organisational rights, is usually met by frazzled, nervous and highly excitable employers, not unlike a bachelor preparing for his first date. We will, as your proverbial wingman, endeavour to guide you in preparing for your first date with a trade union.