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Areas of expertise

Corporate and transaction work
Mergers and acquisitions and day-to-day contractual arrangements drafted with a strategic and pragmatic approach.

Compliance
Advice and assistance with compliance and risk management, particularly in light of expanding body of consumer credit and consumer protection laws in South Africa.

Expansion
Identification and structuring of local, continental and international expansion.

Credit granting
Structuring and compilation of financial products including store cards, product loans and insurance.

Infrastructure – property
Assistance with ownership and day-to-day operational requirements in respect of properties.

Human resources
Advice and assistance with human resources and labour forces.

Intellectual property
Development, promotion and protection of intellectual property including brand, trade name and product.

Product protection
Product labelling, warranties, guarantees and product instructions.

Advertising and marketing
Ensuring advertising and marketing is in line with current legislation.

Environmental
Compliance with environmental legal obligations.

Competition
Our team has represented listed and multi-national companies with regard to mergers and price related proceedings, as well as dealt with complaints in respect of prohibited practices, exemption applications and advisory opinions.

Litigation and product liability
Placement of procedures and policies to avert liability and handling allegations that products are defective or unsafe, and handling of disputes once they arise.

Dealing with down turns
A specialised business rescue team can assist in difficult commercial circumstances.

Licensing
Assessment of and effecting compliance with licensing requirements.
Debt recovery
Implementation of the entire process of debt recovery.

Training
Provision of training. Availability of training facilities and on-site training.

Franchising
Assistance and advice with all aspects of the franchising relationship.

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