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Pulse | Advancing corporate governance: King V Code released by IoDSA

Following our detailed March report, the progressive King V Code – the fifth iteration of the country’s King Codes of Corporate Governance – was officially released by the Institute of Directors in South Africa (‘IoDSA’) and the King Committee late

Blog | Deal-making success: STBB’s commercial lawyers advise on key merger

Recently, Adam Ismail, Head of STBB’s Corporate and Commercial Law department, and Senior Associate, Claudia Gees, successfully advised Vunani Fund Managers and Vunani Capital on a strategic merger in the financial services industry. The transaction, which was implemented earlier this

Pulse | South Africa remains open for business as M&A opportunities abound

Amid global market uncertainty, high unemployment, and weak GDP growth, observers may be forgiven for thinking deal-making in South Africa is down and out. For STBB’s M&A specialists, however, the country’s strong financial infrastructure, sophisticated deal-making environment, and strategic position

Blog | Corporate insights: Recapping the Companies Act amendments

At STBB, our corporate governance specialists have extensive experience interpreting and applying the provisions of the Companies Act and accompanying regulatory instruments. As reported in January, various amendments to the Companies Act took effect late last year. Six months after

Blog | Distinguishing director removals from resignations: What every business should know

Our corporate law specialists note a recurring query from many clients: What is the legal distinction between a director’s resignation and their removal under the Companies Act? While both actions result in a director vacating office, understanding the distinctions and

Blog | Simplifying contractual clauses: What is a restraint of trade?

In a competitive market, protecting confidential business information and valuable client relationships is essential to long-term success. Accordingly, employers and businesses often incorporate restraint of trade clauses in their agreements. This article explores how these clauses operate under South African

Blog | Deal-making dynamics: Mergers versus acquisitions

In the South African corporate sphere, mergers and acquisitions (‘M&As’) are often utilised by companies to expand operations or enhance their market share. While regularly grouped together, M&As are distinct in both structure and legal consequence. Under section 1 of

Blog | Reminder: Comments on the JSE’s proposed changes to Corporate Action Tables due 9th June 2025

Last month, the JSE published various proposed changes to its Corporate Action Tables, which specify the procedures and deadlines for corporate actions impacting listed securities, for public comment. These suggested amendments are commensurate with the JSE Listings Requirements, which were

Blog | Arbitration vs mediation: Clarifying the distinction

Disputes are frequent and inevitable in both personal and business endeavours. In light of increasing court backlogs and the undesirability of protracted litigation, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as mediation and arbitration, have emerged as viable alternatives to traditional litigation.

Pulse | Enhancing corporate governance: New draft King V Code released for public comment

A streamlined version of King IV, the draft King V Code on Corporate Governance (‘King V’) was recently circulated by the Institute of Directors in South Africa (‘IoDSA’) for public consultation. Underpinned by the critical role corporate governance plays in

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