Our team is involved in several matters concerning the National Prosecuting Authority

Does a partial acceptance of an offer constitute a counter-offer?

A valid agreement comes into existence when an offer has been accepted. As straightforward as this principle may seem, courts are often required to determine whether an offer has indeed been accepted. A party alleging that a valid agreement has been concluded must prove that the acceptance of the offer is unambiguous and corresponds with the terms of the offer. This is not always an easy task.

Watch Howmera Parak and Puleng Mothabeng talk about empowering women in tax as a catalyst for change

Watch, as Howmera Parak and Puleng Mothabeng explore how increasing women's representation can drive encourage more women to pursue a career in tax and offer practical advice to young women aspiring to enter the profession.

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Are you entitled to a refund of your deposit when the sale lapses?

In the realm of property transactions, disputes can arise over seemingly straightforward agreements. The case of Christopher Charles Hughes v Pam Golding Properties (Pty) Ltd and two Others (case number 1030/2022) sheds light on the intricacies of real estate contracts and the consequences of theirinterpretation. 

A lawyer’s greatest lesson - the ripple effect of kindness

Nomlayo Mabena-Mlilo, Director in the Dispute Resolution practice was featured in FANews where she discussed A lawyer’s greatest lesson - the ripple effect of kindness.

The construction mafia: The not-so-new normal

South Africa’s construction industry continues to be held to ransom in what began as isolated incidents of extortion on construction projects in early 2015, has now evolved into a nationwide threat, costing the country billions of rand in revenue and jeopardizing vital infrastructure development.   The perpetrators of these criminal activities, who disrupt and extort construction projects in all aspects of the project value chain, are known as the “ construction mafia ”.