CDH advises M&C Saatchi South Africa

Determining when business rescue proceedings start and who qualifies as an “affected person”

In the recent judgment of Sundays River Citrus Company (Pty) Ltd and Others v Lonetree Citrus CC and Others JDR 4087 (ECG), the court clarified and confirmed three key questions regarding business rescue (BR) proceedings.

Reflections on the 2024 Joburg Indaba

The 2024 Joburg Indaba (Indaba) can be aptly summarised in the words of Rafiki from The Lion King: “ Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.” 

Webinar recording | Retrenchment law turned on its head

National politics at work: Avoiding conflict and managing reputation in the workplace

The issue of political affairs in the workplace is perennial and, given the imminent elections on 29 May 2024, which has been declared a public holiday, the appearance of politically motivated conduct in the workplace or on workplace platforms as well as on social media may be morelikely. 

Bringing (and keeping) home the bacon: SARS’ repatriation and collection powers affirmed

Sections 180, 184(2) and 186(3) of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 (TAA) grant the South African Revenue Service (SARS) significant powers to recover tax debts from third parties responsible for a taxpayer’s failure to pay outstanding tax debts. In the recent case of Greyvensteyn v Commissioner for South African Revenue Service and Others (B2495/2023) ZAGPPHC 128, the applicant unsuccessfully challenged the constitutionality of these provisions. The High Court dismissed the application and emphasised that, while SARS’ powers and duties of recovery of taxes are not absolute, the recovery of taxes is crucial to ensure that the public benefit and public interest are served.

Cross-Border Complexity: Negotiating International Arbitration Agreements with a State

Veronica Connolly, Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution practice, joined Refiloe Motsei and Vee Mthembu on Jozi FM to discuss “Cross-Border Complexity: Negotiating International Arbitration Agreements with a State.”