New chapter new space for law firm
BOUTIQUE KZN law firm Cox Yeats Attorneys recently moved to a new purpose built architecturally designed building in the heart of the uMhlanga Ridge precinct.
Top city law firm relocates to provide better service and spectacular ocean views
KwaZulu-Natal boutique law firm Cox Yeats says its relocation to its a purpose-built office on the Ridge is significant step for the company and the realisation of a long-term goal to grow its people and expertise, thereby boosting its legal offering.
Ready for the future
Having offered specialised legal services for 55 years, boutique law firm Cox Yeats has just moved to fabulous, custom-built new premises
Construction in the face of business rescue
With even the largest construction companies collapsing regularly, many construction sites are coming to a grinding halt.
Lets buy a bar! The importance of Shareholder Agreements
There is something of a recurring joke in the sitcom, “How I Met Your Mother”, that Ted and Barney should buy a bar. And why not? Cheap drinks, no last call; it’ll be legen … wait for it … It’s with a similar mindset that many people approach starting a business. It’s an exciting […]
Proposed Amendments to the Companies Act
The Companies Amendment Bill, 2018 (the Bill) was published for public comment on 21 September 2018. Although there is no proposed timeline for the implementation of the Bill, it is important to consider the impact that the proposed amendments will have on corporate governance. The Bill seeks to reduce the amount of red tape […]
Collect those debts and loan accounts before they prescribe
Debts prescribe. In simple terms, this means that you lose the right to collect the debt, from the individual or entity that was indebted to you, as the debt no longer exists. Prescription is governed by the Prescription Act 68 of 1969 and is designed to bring finality to disputes. The general rule is that […]
Too broadly defined not clear enough yet
There has been a flurry of news articles in recent weeks concerning an apparent challenge to the status quo in the B-BBEE landscape, especially in relation to ownership through trusts. In a nutshell, the fledgling B-BBEE Commission has indicated that more than half of the existing structures of trust ownership might amount to ‘fronting’. […]
Cox Yeats receives Level 2 Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) rating
Cox Yeats is pleased to have received a Level 2 Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) rating in 2019. This is a significant improvement on the Level 4 rating that was achieved in 2018.
Resolving disputes in community schemes
Many owners of units in community schemes, be they residential estates, sectional title, retirement or shareblock schemes would have noticed a new line-item in their levy statement for the Community Schemes Ombud Service sometimes referred to as, ‘the CSOS’ ( the “Ombud”).