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The South African mergers and acquisitions landscape continues to evolve, shaped by a robust regulatory framework and increasing scrutiny on transaction structuring, competition considerations, and disclosure requirements. The latest ICLG Mergers & Acquisitions – South Africa chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the legal principles governing M&A activity in the jurisdiction. It covers key areas […]
In the corporate world, the way transactions are authorised is not mere red tape; it is the cornerstone of accountability, transparency, and compliance. Yet, in South Africa, many boards and shareholders treat it as an afterthought. The consequences of getting it wrong can be devastating, including invalidating transactions, personal liability for directors, and crippling shareholder […]
Mergers and acquisitions continue to shape South Africa’s corporate landscape, with businesses navigating an evolving regulatory framework, competition laws, and sector-specific compliance requirements. Understanding these complexities is crucial for successful deal execution and risk management. Cox Yeats is proud to contribute to the latest ICLG Mergers & Acquisitions 2025 guide, providing insights into South Africa’s […]
In the Government Gazette of 14 October 2022, the Competition Commission (the Commission) amended its guideline on small merger notifications (the Guideline). The Guideline comes into effect on 1 December 2022. The Competition Act distinguishes between a small merger, an intermediate merger and a large merger. Large and intermediate merger transactions require mandatory notification and […]
The Expropriation Bill was finally passed by the National Assembly on Wednesday, 28 September 2022. The first version of the Bill was withdrawn in 2008 when the Parliamentary legal advisors concluded that it was unconstitutional for its exclusion of recourse to courts. The next version of the Bill was tabled in 2015 and passed in […]
As a commercial attorney who often structures mergers and acquisitions, one becomes all too familiar with the legislative hurdles and red tape that are the hallmark of these transactions. Despite good intentions, the ever-expanding ‘protections’ imposed by Government often prove a hinderance, and serve to discourage otherwise keen businesspeople and entrepreneurs. It is our daily […]
Previously, individuals who wished to register companies or form trusts outside of South Africa, could easily do so and in most instances may have done so on the prudent advice of their financial advisor. The tax exemptions available to South African residents in receiving foreign dividends or distributions made placing funds in a foreign trust […]
Sometimes, people don’t care what the law says. Increasingly, that seems to be the case when it comes to the rights of a landowner. Land invasions are on the rise in KwaZulu-Natal, with no indication that the problem will go away any time soon. In a matter of hours a landowner’s property can be overrun by […]
It’s that time of year again. Businesses close, everyone goes off on holiday, and cheer abounds. While you’re relaxing for the holidays, however, your debtors book keeps ticking towards its sell-by date. Debts are subject to something called “prescription”. Once a debt prescribes, it is extinguished. Most debts, absent something more, prescribe three years after they […]
