by OAK Law Team | May 13, 2026 | Commercial Law
Key Takeaways • Business rescue is a formal legal process under Chapter 6 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008. • A moratorium immediately stops creditors from pursuing legal action or attaching assets. • Directors who act early retain more control over the process and the...
by OAK Law Team | Apr 16, 2026 | Commercial Law
Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes Key Takeaways New Employment Equity Act 2025 regulations introduce mandatory five-year sectoral numerical targets across 18 economic sectors, effective from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030 Courts have upheld the sectoral targets —...
by OAK Law Team | Mar 12, 2026 | Commercial Law
Reading time: ~4 minutes Key Takeaways • Your choice of business structure affects tax efficiency, personal liability, investment readiness, and succession outcomes from day one. • Suboptimal structures become more costly to fix the longer they remain in place. •...
by OAK Law Team | Feb 18, 2026 | Commercial Law
Reading Time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways • Corporate governance gaps delay or derail investment transactions, reducing company valuations and investor confidence • Comprehensive governance audits identify compliance deficiencies before investors discover them during due...
by OAK Law Team | Jan 15, 2026 | Commercial Law
Reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways • King V replaces King IV, applying to all South African organisations regardless of size or structure. • The framework consolidates 17 principles into 13, emphasising integrated thinking, ESG accountability, and AI governance. •...
by OAK Law Team | Dec 5, 2025 | Commercial Law
Reading Time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways • Entity selection impacts taxation, personal liability, fundraising ability, and operational complexity. • Private companies (Pty Ltd) offer liability protection and investor appeal but require ongoing compliance. • Close...
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