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National Treasury takes proposed two-pot retirement system forward
Specialist M&A and Equity Capital Markets lawyer returns to Webber Wentzel
Update: Further relief for ZEP holders with the concession extended until 31 December 2023
Insurance Informer: Mauritian Supreme Court awards unprecedented damages in a road accident claim
Zimbabwean Exemption Permit holders: 30 June 2023 is closer than you may realise
Is this a powerless power minister?
Supreme Court of Appeal strikes out the Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation Rule
Financial Services Regulation - Monthly Update: May 2023
Private equity firms rise above global economic stress
South African crypto providers now caught in licensing net
Batteries, pesticides and lubricants added to Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes
Tax deductions for residential solar power systems
Fraudulent scam using our name, Webber Wentzel
Retrenched by HAL 9000: what employers should know before using AI in dismissals based on operational requirements
Private Equity Sector Trend Report 2023
Worth Their Weight In Gold: High-Value Goods Dealers fall within FICA’s ambit
A POPIA perspective on the Financial Intelligence Centre’s Directive 8
Podcast: Linklaters and Webber Wentzel unpack what the Financial Action Task Force’s greylisting of South Africa means
CSI Annual Report – FY22/23
Pro Bono Annual Report – FY22/23
Financial Services Regulation – Monthly Update: April 2023
Skirting the Tax Court is not a quick-fix solution to a tax dispute
South Africa's potential copyright calamity
Patenting AI inventions – the robots aren't going to work for free
Podcast: ESG - Business and Human Rights - unpacking the stages of the Human Rights Due Diligence process
Call for submissions: Proposed amendments to the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill 2023
MHSA – proposed new regulations on first aid, emergency response and missing person locator systems
Chambers and Partners: Corporate M&A 2023 Trends and Developments
Constitutional Court judgment brings finality to the meaning of "in response to a strike" when employers use replacement labour during a lock-out
Are You Ready? FIC's Employee Screening Directive is effective
Webber Wentzel alumni event in London
Insurance Informer: Business Email Compromise & Contractual Obligations
ESG and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement
The Department of Home Affairs issues new Immigration Directive
Webber Wentzel CTI Update March - April 2023
Employment Equity Amendment Bill 2020 signed into law: Employers must act swiftly and take a measured approach
Webber Wentzel's 2023 partner promotions
Webber Wentzel's excellence recognised by The Legal 500
Insurance Informer: "Causation - A time test?"
Self-generated goodwill and CGT
Deduction of income tax and CGT when calculating estate duty
Share buy-backs
Contributions to employee share incentive trusts
Gender empowerment in the workplace is more than a moral obligation
Webber Wentzel's exceptional insurance expertise receives Chambers Global Band 1 ranking
Financial Services Regulation – Monthly Update: March 2023
South Africa - ESG Disputes Update
The next chapter: From associate to senior associate
Podcast: ESG - Business and Human Rights - What does it mean and why does it matter?
South Africans bask in new tax breaks for solar power
Home Affairs extends temporary measures to manage visa and waiver applications
Making ESG work for the agricultural sector
Stoking the toke: South Africa’s cannabis industry needs some fire
Developers vs owners: Who does the fiduciary duty of cryptocurrency lie with?
Foreign employers will be required to register with SARS
The Year 2022 in Review: Some notable insurance cases
Collective misconduct and the burden of proof: lessons for employers
23 legal developments to track in 2023
When should the locked box mechanism be used and how can purchasers ensure that they are protected?
Insurance Informer: Vicarious liability – independent contractors
Greylisting turns the spotlight on beneficial ownership of companies and financial institutions
New tax dispute resolution rules come into effect immediately
Unpopular employee - lessons for employers
Draft notice of Amendment of board notice 90 of 2014
Webber Wentzel's ESG Legal Outlook 2023
The impact of greylisting on South Africa's hospitality and leisure sector
New accountable institutions must register with the FIC
Financial Services Regulation – Monthly Update: February 2023
Podcast: Greylisting of South Africa - Unpacking the economic impact, legislative interventions and its implementation
Webber Wentzel welcomes Competition law expert, Mark Garden
What you need to know about ChatGPT and Copyright
Webber Wentzel's Dispute Resolution Legal Outlook 2023
Impact of the National Minimum Wage on agribusinesses
Restraints of trade and settlement agreements: a lesson for employers on the full and final settlement of disputes
South Africa has been greylisted; what are the implications for the country going forward?
Seminar discussion about the National Health Insurance
Budget 2023 gives relief to hard pressed South African taxpayers
New National Minimum Wage Announced
Webber Wentzel's market-leading position is re-affirmed at the 23rd DealMakers Awards
2023 earnings threshold entitles employees to stricter labour legislation protections
Insurance Informer: The common law on claims against public health institutions takes a step forward
Chambers Global recognises Webber Wentzel in 2023 rankings
Webber Wentzel appoints close to 40 new associates
Webber Wentzel gives 50 CAs an opportunity to build fulfilling and enduring careers
Leading arbitration experts recognised by the Legal 500's 2023 Arbitration Powerlist
New SEC compensation clawback rules impact US-listed South African private issuers
Insurance Informer: Slip and Trip – Rainy Days (Part 2 of 2)
Masking the real "disaster"? South Africans left in the dark after State of Disaster announcement
Lawyers 2.0 in a ChatGPT World: The Human-AI Connection
Webber Wentzel - big deals and dealmakers at the Ansarada Annual Awards
Just Energy Transition demands risk mitigation approach for mining communities
South Africa’s Exploration Strategy hints at future amendments to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act
President Cyril Ramaphosa reassures investors that SA's mining challenges are being addressed
WTR 1000 recognises Webber Wentzel's IP leaders
Is your business an accountable institution? Your 90 days are running
Resource nationalism can create uncertainty and strangle mining investment
Grey clouds for now and not a downpour – South Africa's attempts to stave off proposed grey listing
Picture this: Visually aided employment contracts in the mining sector
Minister Mantashe looks to mining investors to solve load shedding, logistics problems facing SA
Business and Human Rights: Increased scrutiny for mining companies
Strengthening the 'G' in ESG: FICA, Import and Export and the effect on mines
Financial Services Regulation – Monthly Update: January 2023
Investors want Minister Mantashe to take real action to stimulate investment in South African mining
Forum Shopping: A matter judged cannot be judged again
Commencement of the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act
Webber Wentzel partner recognised as Up-and-Coming Lawyer of the Year
Insurance Informer: Slip and Trip (Part 1 of 2) – Dangerous Situation
Webber Wentzel CTI Insights Series
Webber Wentzel recognised as 2022 South Africa Law Firm of the Year by Top Ranked Legal
SCA hands down important judgment for the mining industry
Insurance Informer: Time-bar
Webber Wentzel wins 2nd place at GradStar awards
New Preferential Procurement Regulations: a "placeholder"
Webber Wentzel outranks its South African peers in FinTech
The ever-changing CTI landscape
Awareness to Accountability: Unpacking the test for unwanted conduct as an element of sexual harassment
Africa needs to get in gear to host global motor racing
Resolving customs and excise disputes with SARS - litigation [Part 4 of 4 part series]
January 2023 deadline to register Intellectual Property Rights with the Kenyan Anti-Counterfeit Authority looms
Income Tax and VAT - Mining of Crypto Assets | Tax Chronicles
Financial Services Regulation - Monthly Update: November 2022
Webber Wentzel recognised for Excellence in Enterprise IT Adoption at the Digital Transformation Awards 2022
7 Webber Wentzel partners named "Lawyers of the Year" by Best Lawyers
National Assembly passes a revised version of the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill (Omnibus Bill)
ESG-focused procurement in the Hospitality and Leisure Sector
Social conversations: Embracing neurodiversity: beyond disability | SA FM
The long journey for justice for Nokuthula Simelane has been postponed again
Staving off greylisting requires action from SA’s public and private sectors
Pro Bono team secures protection for patients with life-threatening conditions in the face of medical aid scheme's impending liquidation
The COSAS 4 families oppose SAPS’s attempt to delay the murder trial
AmaBhungane victorious in its fight for transparency of private donations to political campaigns
AfCFTA: The Game Changer for Africa
Greenwashing and the role of the Advertising Regulatory Board in South Africa
Uneven barter transactions
Public sector strike action may put the new Essential Service Committee Regulations of 2022 to the test
Capital gains cannot flow through multiple discretionary trusts - SCA
Embracing neurodiversity: beyond disability
Webber Wentzel lawyers recognised by Best Lawyers
The JSE moves forward with its Consultation Paper proposals to amend the Listings Requirements
Ster Kinekor successfully exits business rescue with Webber Wentzel at its side
Webber Wentzel's 2022 Financial Services round up
Webber Wentzel M&A Master series: ESG and Governance: Disclosure reporting and beyond
Employment & Employee Benefits Seminar: Linking key ESG trends to the current employment landscape
A win for new mothers as Brandt v Quoin Rock Wines develops protection from unfair discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy
Webber Wentzel's 2022 Mining Sector round up
Webber Wentzel Investment Funds Group wins two prestigious awards
Trading under the AfCFTA becomes a reality - guided trade initiative launched
Investment by the private sector will drive the AfCFTA forward
Financial Services Regulation - Monthly Update: October 2022
Restrain or React: Greylisting in South Africa
Mining companies need to adapt to a greener economy and more stringent transformation targets
Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses challenge to agreement not to sue
Violence and intimidation associated with industrial action: Using picketing rules and the Code on Harassment to mitigate strike-related violence
Amended EE Bill tightens up on transformation targets
Are BRPs and Liquidators overlooking potential ESG benefits & ignoring possible risks?
Recent ESG-Related Developments in the Maritime Sector
FSCA declares crypto assets a financial product
SARS (somewhat) lifts prohibition on distributions from resident trusts to offshore trusts
Webber Wentzel wins Legal Adviser – Emerging Markets title at the 2022 IJGlobal ESG Awards
National Treasury and SARS refine “two pot” retirement proposals in response to feedback
Webber Wentzel won the African Legal Awards - Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year
Employers' role in eradicating Gender-Based Violence: Legally required or simply virtuous?
Radio DJ: 15 years later and still not an employee
Insurance Informer: Vicarious liability – broad job descriptions
Webber Wentzel won the African Legal Awards for African Law Firm of the Year
African Union Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan
Seminar Invitation | The Mining Round Up
Debt bondage in an ESG era: Are garnishee orders indicators of forced labour?
Growing need for policy consistency in South African merger control
GBV: Bill establishing the National Council on GBV and Femicide to be introduced to parliament
Insurance informer: Prescription – specialised knowledge of damage
Webber Wentzel won the African Legal Awards – Private Equity Team of the Year
Financial Services Regulation - Monthly Update: September 2022
Bird's eye view of the JSE's recent proposals to reform its listings framework
Webber Wentzel is now ISO27001 compliant
Omnibus Bill: Proposed Amendments to the Nonprofit Organisations Act, 1997
Omnibus Bill: Proposed Amendments to the Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017
Omnibus Bill: Proposed Amendments to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001
Omnibus Bill: Proposed Amendments to the Companies Act, 2008
Omnibus Bill: Proposed Amendments to the Trust Property Control Act, 1988
An in-depth look at the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2022
Draft White Paper Conservation and Sustainable use of South Africa's Biodiversity
Impending Regulation of Crypto Assets and Crypto Asset Service Providers
Consultations: an Environmental Authorisation may no longer be required for the development and expansion of Solar Photovoltaic installations and associated activities
The Employment Services Amendment Bill gives a glimpse into the future of digital labour platforms
New guidelines aim to capture more notifiable mergers
Wholesale, Retail & Hospitality sector employers: Reminder of Blitz compliance inspections this week
Webber Wentzel won the African Legal Awards M&A Team of the Year
International Arbitration: In conversation with some of our experts
Courts' approach builds South Africa as a seat for International Arbitrations
International Arbitration on the African continent
Welcome back Gabi
Invitation | AfCFTA: The Game Changer for Africa
Webber Wentzel won the African Legal Awards - Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Team of the Year
Webber Wentzel wins prestigious tax awards
How will amendments to FICA schedules 1, 2 and 3 apply to credit providers
Seminar Invitation | Webber Wentzel Employment & Employee Benefits
Ten things you ought to know about SA’s planned two-pot system for retirement savings
Do androids recognise electric sheep? * South Africa's recognition of blockchain arbitration agreements
Amendments proposed to the 100MW licensing exemption and registration requirements in the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006
ESG disclosure framework in the pipeline for South African financial services companies
Webber Wentzel won the African Legal Awards - ESG Initiative of the Year for advising on the TERRAGRN | South African Agrofo
Regulators take steps to encourage ESG in the financial services industry
Home Affairs introduces temporary measures to manage pending visa and waiver applications
Whistleblowing in Africa
High Court finds that plaintiff's challenge is really a challenge to the resolution approving a scheme of arrangement, which should have been brought statutorily
Welcome Calvin Nchabeleng to the Projects team
Some relief for Zimbabweans and another internal change
Banking on climate change: the rise of climate finance related disputes
M&A Master Series: ESG and Governance: Disclosure reporting and beyond
Seminar Invitation | Webber Wentzel's Financial Services Round Up | Cape Town edition
Webber Wentzel biggest winner at the African Legal Awards
Financial Services Regulation - Monthly Update: August 2022
Common purpose in strike-related misconduct: when seeing evil isn't enough
Significant changes to transformation in the workplace set for 1 September 2023
Update: Cabinet approves the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill Tabled before Parliament
An intersectional approach to unfair discrimination based on pregnancy
A look to the future: Litigation risks faced by the financial sector in relation to ESG statements
ESG: Reporting & Disclosure in a new era for Companies
South Africa’s Green Finance Taxonomy Project
Treasury proposes changes to its anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regime to fight potential greylisting
Airline industry: New Bill has important tax consequences
Flexible pricing in renewable energy projects: how to strike a balance
ESG: Achieving net zero and the role of carbon tax
B-BBEE Commission releases 2021 national status and trends report
Are International Financial Institutions immune from insolvency proceedings?
ESG matters need a co-ordinated and practical approach
SCA decision on Advertising Regulatory Board's powers a victory for brand owners and consumers
New Critical Skills List provides relief for foreign professionals in the healthcare sector
Resolving customs and excise disputes with SARS - ancillary dispute resolution mechanisms [part 3 of 4 part series]
Welcome back Meluleki
Consumers enforce their rights against online retailers
SARS outlines plans to require new third-party data submission from trusts and section 18A institutions
A minefield of taxes lies ahead for crypto asset transactions
The mining of crypto assets has complex income tax and VAT implications
Financial Services Regulation - Monthly Update: July 2022
Legal considerations relating to electronic meetings
Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow
Are you a drone spy? - Legal implications of the private operation of drones and the right to privacy | Algoa FM
Final draft of the Replacement NEMA Financial Provisioning Regulations published
Linking the "S" in ESG to Employment Tax Incentives
South African energy crisis: the practical implications of the government's proposed interventions
Key considerations for companies when removing a director from office
Are you a drone spy? - Legal implications of the private operation of drones and the right to privacy
The Insurance Odyssey 2020 brochure
A new approach to the regulation of residue stockpiles and deposits is on the cards
Retirement funds and salaries are not a refuge from the taxman
Community Engagement: The Recipe for Success
The green, the bad and the ugly: the risks of Greenwashing
The Department of Employment and Labour adopts a Call to Action programme to eliminate child labour in the agricultural sector
The South African Reserve Bank confirms that it is looking at crypto regulation
Preparing for an investigation into your transfer pricing practices
Redressing Mine Closure Liability through the ESG lens: Emerging ESG Risks
Importer's obligation to disclose transfer pricing year-end adjustments under the Customs and Excise Act
Listen to the customer but stay within the law
Retailers using AI should be aware of personal privacy and cybercrimes issues
Financial Services Regulation – Monthly Update: June 2022
Dismissal emanating from wearing high-heeled shoes - sartorial elegance against health and safety
NEMLAA IV will introduce changes to NEMA Appeals: some positive, some negative
New visa system taking flight: A turbulent period for foreign employees as visa application backlogs increase
NEMLAA IV extends environmental enforcement powers at municipal level
B-BBEE Commission's findings are not beyond legal scrutiny – so says the High Court
FSCA's Regulation Plan for 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025
Stateless in country of birth: the seven-year pro bono legal journey to vindicate the right to statehood
Le Tour de IP
Supreme Court of Appeal provides clarity on FICA
Invalid or unfair? Formulating dismissal claims to bypass the CCMA is not a shortcut to the Labour Court
Its All About The Money | Vuma FM
NEMLA IV will tighten rectification processes
Big ESG recognition for Webber Wentzel
The NEMLA Act sets the scene for major changes to financial provisioning laws
Directors Cross Border Guide 2022
Key employer considerations in the Mine Health and Safety Act Amendment Bill
The NEMLA Act - the long-awaited shift in South Africa's environmental legislative landscape is imminent
Farmgate potential tax dilemma: Is the President in trouble with SARS and will the public be allowed to see for themselves?
Legal Issues in the Metaverse - Part 2: Commercial Opportunities
National Treasury sheds light on its thinking around retirement reform
FSCA's Request for Information on paid-up members of retirement funds
SARS streamlines auto assessments for the 2022 tax filing season
Covid-19 Regulations eased: Masks, gatherings and border crossings see major change in regulation
New railway regulations heighten safety and security obligations
Unfairly excluding South Africans from employment opportunities in favour of foreign nationals may be regarded as discrimination
Who can exercise minority rights in fundamental transactions and is it necessary to hold separate scheme meetings?
Seminar Invitation | Webber Wentzel's Financial Services Round Up
Mining operators may face significant changes arising from Draft Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill
Supreme Court of Appeal upholds minority shareholder rights in share repurchase
Capital Raising and Deployment | Insights Series
ESG Global Legal Outlook for 2022
Timing is everything in the Labour Court: Dismissing a claim due to inordinate delay
Webber Wentzel appoints Nametsegang Maruping as new HR director
Is it time for businesses to take Business Rescue seriously?
SARS publishes income tax return filing dates for the 2022 year of assessment
You better mean it when you say "I'm out"
Commercial Mediation – A global Review
New Harassment Code will require employers to overhaul existing policies
Cancellation of Contracts | Tax Chronicles
Greater ESG compliance will help to address cost and reputational problems in building contracts
Pro Bono Annual Report - FY 21/22
Webber Wentzel is attending the 2022 SAVCA Private Equity Annual Conference
Further Update: NEMA Financial Provisioning Regulations, 2015 – More than an extra year added to comply
Third party cell captive conduct standard tabled in Parliament
CSI Annual Report - FY21/22
“Intentional” investing highlighted at recent AVCA conference
To rezone or not to rezone? Mines should be asking this question
Can an external company be wound up in South Africa? an update
Heavy hitter in the fintech space rejoins Webber Wentzel
Cutting red tape – amendments to the Listings Requirements effective from 1 June 2022
Legal Issues in the Metaverse - Part 1: The Consumer
President Ramaphosa raises many salient points, now let’s see a detailed action plan
Webber Wentzel: SA Mining Minister’s opening address to Mining Indaba was disappointingly vague
Financial Services Regulation Monthly: Update April 2022
Honourable Mr President and Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy – here are 20 ways to kickstart investment in South African mining
Unclaimed retirement benefits in the mining industry
Electronic dispute process now available to employers objecting to SARS administrative penalties on late or non-submission of EMP501 declarations
Greater certainty on environmental legislation will encourage mining investment
Government sharpens its tools for mine water management
Chambers and Partners: Corporate M&A 2022 Trends and Developments
Performance and payment security in the mining industry: an alternative approach
Supply chain risks need to be built into construction contracts
Focus on Francophone Investment Trends
Insurance Informer: Contempt of Court against directors
New Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) and Mine Community Resettlement Guidelines: progress, but grey areas remain
POPIA thoughts and perspectives … 10 months in
Hybrid Event: How can Africa leverage its competitive advantage in Green Hydrogen?
Hear it from the Candidate Attorneys of Webber Wentzel - Their Why
Voting against the adoption of a Business Rescue Plan - is your vote inappropriate?
Immigration Law Update
Webber Wentzel celebrated in The Legal 500 2022 directory
"[Oh] Why" does your melody sound so similar to mine? A South African perspective on the Shape of You judgement
Four leading Webber Wentzel female partners recognised by IFLR1000
The impact of Public Interest on M&A Transactions in 2022
Podcast: Important Competition Developments in South Africa - Forecasts for 2022 - with Judge Dennis Davis
Financial Services Regulations - Monthly Update: March 2022
National Treasury launches the Green Finance Taxonomy Paper
Competition Commission increases focus on digital economy
20 New Partners at Webber Wentzel
ESG in the Mining Industry: What’s Missing?
Business Rescue: what about the shareholders?
Financial Regulatory training sessions resume
Promotions to Senior Associate
Electricity Market Progress: Key aspects of the Electricity Regulation Act Amendment Bill 2022
22 Legal Developments for businesses to monitor in 2022
Insurance informer: Prescription and joinder applications update
SARS Vision 2024: greater efficiency in collections, but questions remain
South Africa's Procurement Regulatory Regime finds itself in muddy waters
Strike interdicts: Identify the Oaks, the Highest Court finds
Managing Covid-19 after the National State of Disaster
Unlawful Protest Action: Know thine enemy (The Mine and Community Conundrum)
You're not entering at own risk: Covid-19 admission policies – the Labour Court weighs in
EU Proposed Directive for Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence: unpacking the impact for South African businesses
Access: Insights Series
A cross-border guide to private M&A
The Digital Economy in 2022 - Trends and Regulatory Developments Q&A
Covid-19 infographic: The African picture – vaccine mandates
ESG: It's not just Business, it's Personal
Controversial Films and Publications Amendment Act becomes operational
Covid-19 organisations and their donors are in SARS' cross hairs
Significant shift in environmental landscape anticipated as NEMLAA4 enters home stretch
Financial Services Regulation - Monthly Update: February 2022
Webber Wentzel expands its corporate immigration offering
Landowner consent requirement withdrawn for mining related EA applications
Curbing abuse of the Employment Tax Incentive project
Webber Wentzel bolsters its Pro Bono and Projects teams
Webinar Invitation: Webber Wentzel's Mining Roundup
New regulatory regime announced for treatment of organic waste
Deal making in SA at levels last seen in 2015
Constitutional Court judgment on public sector wage increases
Good news in Budget 2022 but implementation still the key
Resources and dedication are pushing AfCFTA forward
A measured approach … Budget 2022
Future trends in green financing
New Draft Interpretation Note on Intra-group Financial Transactions brings welcome clarity
Webber Wentzel wins most coveted legal accolades at the 22nd Annual DealMakers Awards
National Treasury makes strides on devising new risk-free bank rate
Climate Change Bill introduced in Parliament
New proposed guidelines for films, games and certain publications
Meet the future of law
Webber Wentzel recognised in Chambers Global 2022
Consumers may have the right to access open-source software in devices
EAP Registration Deadline Extended
To object or take SARS on review - that is the question
The tax burden on annuitants: spread, not lightened
The aged usufructuary
Competition Law Annual Review 2021 and 2022
Webinar Invitation: Post Budget Speech Panel Discussion
Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Problematic Problem Solver
Webinar Invitation: The Digital Economy in 2022 - Trends and Regulatory Developments
Directors face potential liability for climate change risks
Key Tech and IP developments in South Africa: 2021/2022
Can a business rescue practitioner cancel entire agreements?
Are personal rights assets for capital gains tax purposes?
SARS steams ahead with reforms to its VDP process
A cross-jurisdictional assessment of the development of climate change-related legislation across the continent
Treasury p(l)ots for earlier access to retirement savings and better governance
Conflict of interest, moonlighting and the duty of good faith
National Treasury publishes fiscal policy proposals for the taxation of e-cigarettes
How public procurement can be strengthened to ensure mistakes of the past aren't repeated | HOT 102.7FM
Eight data hygiene tips to mark International Data Privacy Day
Cancellation of contracts revisited – tax insights on the issue
Employee dismissed for abusing sick leave to watch rugby
Access to Banking and Insurance in Africa and the Role of Technology
Private Equity opportunities open up post-pandemic
South African Law: Year to Come 2022 and Year in Review 2021
Employers and employees cautioned against false termination information
Tax consequences of riot insurance payments | Tax Chronicles
Webber Wentzel recognised as leading law firm in South Africa
South Africa's Climate Change Targets
Proposed model and legislation for an APA Programme in South Africa
Podcast: Consumer Sector Round up - 2021 in review
Infrastructure Activity Gathers Momentum Across Africa
Energy Insights Report
Financial Services Regulation - Monthly Update: November 2021
Proposed amendments to Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act
Proposed Changes to the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations
Should an employee accept a voluntary severance package when business rescue proceedings are anticipated?
Update on the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performer's Protection Amendment Bill
South Africa's biggest retailers and brands move towards environmentally-friendly and sustainable packaging
Election of AMCU President set aside by Labour Court
The Cybercrimes Act becomes partially operational
National Credit Act: Case law update
In Conversation with the Pension Funds Adjudicator
Spotlight on Zambia - New Dawn government undertakes various reforms to attract private sector investors
Information Regulator publishes its PAIA Manual
Compliance blitz on the cards for the agrochemicals sector
Winding up an external company in South Africa
Webber Wentzel introduces Covid-19 Vaccination Policy
Post-COP26 reflections: More programmes, policies and resources for mitigation and adaptation
Shipping – sailing to zero emission transport
Secondary strikes: Constitutional Court upholds judgments of the Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court
This artGreater availability of warranty and indemnity insurance could unlock more deals in Africa
Supreme Court of Appeal clarifies position on trading of water use entitlements
Private sector involvement is key for sustainable cities and towns
ESG looms larger in dealmaking
Coalitions at local government level can be avoided – there is an alternative
ESG-related litigation looms for mining, oil and gas companies
Webber Wentzel introduces hybrid working policy
The Insurance Odyssey 2021 digi-brochure
COP26 - what you need to know | Radio702
Technology is the key to unlocking a green future
Prioritising the 'S' in ESG can lessen disputes between mining companies and adjacent communities. Here's why.
The Insurance Odyssey 2021
Financial Services Regulation - Monthly Update: October 2021
Hybrid Event: Spotlight on Zambia | A New Dawn
Webber Wentzel honours LGBTQI+ Pride Month
Africa’s energy sector: A conversation about Just Energy Transition
South Africa’s energy sector grapples with the just transition
Webinar: In Conversation with Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong
Webinar Invitation: Insurance Odyssey 2021
South Africa’s energy landscape evolves, partly driven by climate change goals
Mandatory vaccination in the workplace: considerations for employers
Competition Law Africa Quarterly Update - Q3 2021
Information Regulator publishes an invitation for public comments on new POPIA Regulations
Webber Wentzel wins new award for its full-spectrum private equity offering
A new chapter has opened for commercial funding of sustainability projects
Global Aviation Restructuring Index - South Africa
South Africa innovates in sustainable finance for biodiversity protection
Costly class actions for damages possible after popia breaches
What does the Just Transition look like in South Africa?
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference – what it means for South Africa
COP26 Insights Series - What COP26 means for South Africa and Africa
Our Pensions Offering
PAIA Guide published by the Information Regulator on 12 October 2021
The role of incapacity in dismissals for misconduct
Celebrating our diversity
Financial Services Regulation - Monthly Update: September 2021
Complex issues arise in limiting the rights of the non-vaccinated
Resolving customs and excise disputes with SARS - alternative dispute resolution [part 2 of 4 part series]
Environmental Duty of Care: Realities for the Real Estate Sector
2018 Mining Charter is policy, not law!
Podcast: Part 2 - Competition and trade issues in Nigeria
Podcast: Part 1 - Merger control developments in Nigeria
Podcast: Important competition law developments in Nigeria
China's new privacy law: its impact on South African organisations
Keep your creditors close, but your lawyers closer
ICASA market inquiry into signal distribution services in South Africa
BRPs should note differing due dates when income tax, VAT and payroll tax liabilities arise
Tighten the ESG focus or face litigation
The Companies Amendment Bill 2021 could have unintended consequences for business rescue
NEW Draft Companies Amendment Bill - snapshot of key proposed amendments
AI in the retail sector: the South African conundrum
Artificial Intelligence and regulating the unknown: lessons from the EU and UK
Webber Wentzel wins several prestigious awards
Webber Wentzel overall winner of Women Empowerment in the Workplace Award at The Accenture 9th Gender Mainstreaming Awards
Lexology Getting The Deal Through Merger Control 2022
COMESA Competition Commission issues first ever merger related fine - the time for soft enforcement is over
Webber Wentzel wins ESG Initiative of the Year at the African Legal Awards
Managing mental health issues in the workplace
The long-awaited third draft of the Replacement NEMA Financial Provisioning Regulations has arrived
Pursuing a positive impact in Africa | Private Equity International
Financial Services Regulation - Monthly Update: August 2021
Webinar: In Conversation with Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong
POPIA Training: Ready, Steady, Go...
New issues with amended amended Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act for private power generation
New merger filing fees in Mozambique and Nigeria
Disclosing Information Without Consent | FA News
New law facilitates large-scale private power generation in South Africa
POPIA: Its effect on Clinical Practice and Health Research | South African Journal of Occupational Therapy
Indirect Tax
International Comparative Legal Guide to Alternative Investment Funds Laws and Regulations 2021
Revised Covid-19 Mandatory Code of Practice issued for mining industry
A Journey of Growth and Success
Empowering women through work | Business Day
No Doge-ing the tax bill on cryptocurrency transactions
Financial Services Regulation - Monthly Update: July 2021
Legal Professional Privilege: A Comparative Guide
Be the Role Model you Admire Most
A new global taxation regime is in the pipeline – start preparing now
A guide to employers’ tax obligations after damage to their premises
Tokyo 2020 (it's not a typo)
Podcast: Corruption in international arbitration proceedings
Disclosure of third-party funding arrangements
Sustainable and responsible business
The complex tax consequences of riot insurance payments
Webber Wentzel aligns with POPIA to reinforce client confidentiality
SARS changes to transferring shares offshore | Moneyweb Radio
Rebuilding and responding - how can we help you?
Competition Block Exemptions for the Security of Supply of Essential Goods
SA hopeful that vandalised Telecoms infrastructure will be protected by the SANDF
Riots in SA: what happens under a state of emergency declaration?
SA riots: limitations on insurance claims
SA riots - does force majeure apply?
Civil unrest and public looting: managing key employment issues
Webber Wentzel joins hands with clients, colleagues and staff following rioting
POPIA has unexpected implications for B-BBEE Schemes
New draft guideline for climate change impact assessments to be undertaken when pursuing environmental consent applications
FSCA Communication on Electronic Signatures and Pre-populated Documents
Public interest is the new normal
Webber Wentzel shortlisted for 22 African Legal Awards
UK Appeals Court declares that Deliveroo riders are not workers
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