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Employers sometimes express concern over the absence of letters of appointment in their business, often voicing uncertainty over the consequences. Some employers also confuse the concept of a letter of appointment with that of a contract of employment. Firstly, it is important to understand and appreciate that the existence of an employment relationship is not […]
Importers and exporters are often left without recourse to challenge container demurrage bills incured by shipping lines through no fault of their own. However, recent developments in London have raised som issues to take note of. Container demurrage is often viewed as a contractural penalty charged by shipping lines where generally speaking, the re-delivery of […]
South African public construction projects are increasingly being funded by private entities by wasy of Private Public Partnerships (PPPs). PPPs are provided for in both national and municipal legislation, and can be defined as a contract between an organ of state and a private party which performs an institutional function or uses state property, and […]
Cox Yeats may have celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, but the firm’s fresh, innovative approach continues to keep it youthful and relevant. Having recently achieved its third PMR.africa Diamond Arrow Award for the Best Small Law Firm in South Africa, Cox Yeats’ story bears testimony to the power of solid foundations, a compelling vision […]
The two youngest lawyers at one of Durban's oldest law firms say bigger firms, more technology, less red tape and more women in suits are the future for the legal profession. Jason Goodison, 28, and Sybil Mvulane, 20, two up-and-coming legal eagles at Cox & Yeats, which celebrates 50 years in business this year, said […]
July marked 50 years since founding partner Graham Cox (right) opened the doors to this prestigious Durban law firm. A year later Jeremy Yeats joined Cox, becoming a partner in 1967, to create a formidable team combining their passion for law with astute business sense – Cox Yeats. Since then many of KwaZulu-Natal’s respected businesses […]
In celebrating their 50th Anniversary, Cox Yeats Attorneys reached out to their communities to mark this milestone by planting trees. Through Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA), three underprivileged schools in the Durban area were identified to receive 50 trees donated by Cox Yeats. The objectives being to plant for the future education of our […]
