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 advancing the objectives of corporate institutions in South Africa, King V aims to, inter alia, clarify key terms, simplify governance principles, and standardise disclosure requirements.
Stoffel Ackermann: Skilled litigator and construction law expert
An accomplished and experienced litigator, Stoffel Ackermann is a long-standing Director and head of STBB’s Construction Law Unit. Skilled in strategic thinking and negotiating favourable settlements for his clients, Stoffel has extensive expertise in handling a wide range of disputes and advisory work in various legal arenas, including general and commercial litigation, banking law, and insolvency and restructuring. As a construction law expert, Stoffel is particularly skilled in the drafting and negotiation of standard and complex construction contracts, including JBCC, FIDIC, and NEC agreements.
With over 30 years of post-admission experience, Stoffel has ascended to the level of an expert in his sphere of legal practice. Keenly aware of the multi-faceted complexities of litigation and dispute resolution, Stoffel endeavours to provide his clients with practical and inventive legal solutions underpinned by the specific legal requirements of each transaction.
For unrivalled construction law expertise, contact our specialists today.
Practical guidance: Navigating contact disputes as a single father
For single fathers, manoeuvring child contact disputes can be challenging, particularly when the children are aged three and under. However, staying actively involved in your children’s lives, understanding your legal rights and obligations, and approaching the matter strategically is essential to achieving a fair and workable contact arrangement that prioritises your children’s best interests.
Register for our March webinar | Piercing the trust veil: Legal insights
In this month’s engaging webinar, skilled Attorneys and trust law experts, Jacques Blignaut and Kelly Leach, provide practical legal guidance on handling assets ‘concealed’ in trusts. In the context of divorce, how are trust assets dealt with? In the case of a deceased estate, how are assets held in a trust – established by the deceased – administered? For these legal answers and further vital insights, don’t miss our next webinar. Secure your spot today!
Caution ahead: Is a disclaimer notice sufficient to escape liability for wet floor-related injuries?
In Morrison v MSA Devco (Pty) Ltd, the Western Cape High Court recently upheld a restaurant patron’s claim for damages after she slipped and fell on the establishment’s wet floor and sustained serious injuries in the absence of prominently displayed warning signs.
Legally Speaking | Matrimonial property regimes: What you should know
In this month’s special episode, Director and family law specialist, Shirné Grobler, and Senior Associate and estate law professional, Caryn Avenant, explore how different matrimonial property regimes shape the proprietary consequences of divorce and death. Outlining South Africa’s distinct matrimonial property systems, Caryn and Shirné explain the various legal requirements to conclude an antenuptial contract, identify the instances in which one’s marital regime can override the provisions of a will, and discuss how a surviving spouse can claim maintenance and accrual post-death. Tune in now for practical legal insights!
In case you missed it: Resolving sectional title disputes
Last month, renowned litigator and sectional title aficionado, Martin Bey, expertly guided viewers through the intricacies of dispute resolution in the context of sectional title schemes. In a sound analysis of the relevant legislation, Martin examined the various avenues available for resolving disputes, outlined their advantages and disadvantages, and navigated key questions surrounding this relatively complex area of the law.
Do you have a property-related dispute that requires urgent and effective resolution? For no-nonsense legal advice, contact our experts at litigation@stbb.co.za.
