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Cox Yeats has been recognised in the Chambers & Partners 2026 rankings as a Leading Firm, reflecting our continued strength across key practice areas and our growing standing in the South African legal market. The 2026 results include improved firm rankings in both Insurance and Restructuring & Insolvency, alongside continued recognition for the firm’s established […]
The High Court of South Africa, exercising its admiralty jurisdiction, has recently delivered a judgment ordering the plaintiff in an action to discover certain documents which had been disclosed in London arbitration proceedings, to which the plaintiff was a party, but in respect of which the plaintiff claimed a right to confidentiality and an entitlement […]
Cox Yeats has been honoured in the 17th edition of the Best Lawyers in South Africa, with lawyers from across its national offices recognised for their outstanding expertise. This achievement highlights the firm’s depth of specialist expertise and its ongoing commitment to delivering high-calibre legal counsel across key practice areas. It also underscores the professional […]
Subrogation is a pivotal concept in South African insurance law, with well-established roots. Its history in our law is founded in English law principles, infused with Roman-Dutch law, in particular the rules of the lex mercatoria. Subrogation is underpinned by sound commercial and legal considerations that should not lightly be interfered with. Recent Developments in […]
The Supreme Court Appeal of South Africa (SCA) recently delivered a seminal judgment on the issue of legal privilege which is likely to have ramifications in respect of the circumstances in which insurers may be entitled to claim privilege over survey reports. Ibex RSA HoldCo The case in question is Ibex RSA HoldCo Limited […]
Cox Yeats has once again solidified its position as one of South Africa’s leading law firms with notable rankings in the 2025 edition of Legal 500, a globally respected guide to the legal profession. Shipping & Transport Practice Recognised for Excellence The firm’s Shipping and Transport team has been lauded for its cohesive and highly […]
Cox Yeats is proud to announce its recognition in the prestigious 2025 Chambers Global Rankings, underscoring the firm's commitment to delivering exceptional legal services across various practice areas. Shipping – Band 3 Our vast knowledge of maritime law is demonstrated by our Shipping department's Band 3 ranking. The team is known for its proficiency in […]
Cox Yeats is honoured to announce that 18 of our lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in South Africa™. This prestigious recognition underscores our firm’s dedication to legal excellence, positioning our experts among the most trusted and respected in the industry. For us, this honour reaffirms our commitment to delivering client-centred solutions […]
Our Manual in terms of Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act PREAMBLE The Promotion of Access to Information Act (Act 2 of 2000) ("the Act") came into operation on 23 November 2001. Section 51 of this Act requires that we as a private body compile a manual giving information […]
The surge of civil unrest and public disorder in Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal since Monday 12 July 2021, and the consequent destruction of property, has brought the issue of Sasria (South African Special Risks Insurance Association) insurance cover sharply into focus. Emergence of Sasria In 1979, and in response to increased incidents of damage to property arising out […]
