The state of business rescue in South Africa

Positive disruptors in African mining: Technology, AI and critical minerals for Africa's industrialisation

Aggrieved by the decision of the Master of the High Court? Remedies should be considered carefully

What happens when the Master of the High Court (Master) accepts or rejects a creditor’s claim in liquidation proceedings and the affected person wishes to challenge the decision?

The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Streamlining processes

Kenya is a vibrant nation and economy in East Africa, and has long been the home of diverse cultures, attracting immigrants from around the world. The country’s immigration laws and regulations manage the entry, stay and exit of individuals in the country. These laws govern various aspects of immigration, including visas, work permits, citizenship and refugee protection. The country’s main legislation on immigration is the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act 12 of 2011 (Act) and the regulations thereunder, which provide for matters relating to citizenship, issuance of travel documents, immigration and connectedpurposes. 

The price of oversight: BRP ordered to pay back fees after termination of business rescue proceedings

When, why and how do business rescue proceedings terminate? This was one of the pertinent questions raised in the matter of Danco Boerdery (Pty) Ltd v Cawood, Werner and Others which the Pretoria High Court had to consider after Danco Boerdery (Danco) approached it to seek relief against Mr Werner Cawood (first respondent), Mr Christian Beer (second respondent) and the Rescue Company (Pty) Ltd (third respondent).

Celebrating our win for our regional pro bono work

Our firm has emerged as winner in the category “ Regional Law Firm of the Year Award ” under the auspices of the TrustLaw Awards 2023, facilitated by the highly respected Thomson Reuter’s Foundation. The award received through our Kenyan office is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment of our teams in acting on pro bono matters.

The Competition Authority of Kenya imposes the highest penalty in history for anti-competitive behaviour

On 23 August 2023, the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) made a landmark announcement, revealing its imposition of a record penalty on nine (9) steel manufacturers totalling KES 338,848,427.89, the highest fine the CAK has meted out to date for engaging in price fixing and output restriction. In addition to the financial penalties, the CAK has mandated these companies to cease any participation in anti-competitive activities going forward. It has also required them to establish robust competition compliance programs to ensure adherence to fair market practices.