Commercial Law
Commercial law and law of contracts generally deal with the purchasing or selling of any product or service. More specifically, commercial law refers to those who are dealing in a business of exchanges and transactions. Anytime there’s a sale or purchase of products or services, commercial law would be considered an important feature along with the law of contract. Lelaka Attorneys’ commercial law expertise includes but not limited to the following:
- Incorporation of Companies
- Sale of Business Agreements
- Sale of Shares Agreement
- Shareholders Agreements
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Project and Structured Finance
- Software License, Maintenance and Support Agreements
- Lease Agreements
- General Commercial Agreement
Litigation
Litigation generally refers to the actions between two opposing parties working in the interest of enforcing or defending a legal right. In certain cases, the litigating parties may chose to settle the dispute by working out an agreement that is acceptable to both parties. However, in other instances, the parties may go to court and have the matter decided by the court. Lelaka Attorneys has, amongst others, the following expertise:
Commercial disputes including intellectual property rights and general corporate law
- Contractual disputes
- Insurance Law disputes
- Property matters including evictions and land disputes
- Labour disputes
- Divorces actions
- Criminal proceedings
Compliance
Compliance, simply put, entails, amongst others, a process of making sure your company and employees follow the laws, regulations, standards, and ethical practices that apply to your organisation. Enforcing compliance in corporate policies will help your company prevent and detect violations of the law, rules and regulations. Lelaka Attorneys can assist you with putting together an appropriate compliance programme for your organisation regardless of its size. To mention but a few, we have expertise in:
- Anti-bribery and corruption
- Competition Law
- Corporate Law
- Export and Sanctions
- Labour Law
- Regulatory compliance in various sectors
Risk Management
As part of the legal we offer, we provide advisory services to clients on the management of legal risks that may attend to companies and/or individuals. By identifying, assessing and managing both internal and external legal threats our clients are better placed to make informed decisions that minimizes legal exposure. In addition to the usual risk management services, Lelaka Attorneys also offers forensics services. Please contact us for more information.
Labour Law
The Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act form the core legislative framework that seeks to regulate, at a more general level, the relationship between employers and employees.
The main purpose of these laws is to promote economic development, social justice, labour peace and democracy in the workplace. We represent both employees and employers with respect to the enforcement of their basic legal rights. For further information on how we can assist you please contact us at info@lelaka-attorneys.co.za