Article written by Angela Paschalides, Candidate Attorney, checked by Michal Asoulin, Associate and released by Charlotte Clarke (Solicitor of England and Wales) Background The High Court of Justice of England and Wales (Commercial Court, Business and Property Courts) (the “Court”) heard an application for contempt by Lakatamia Shipping Company Limited (the “Claimant”) against Hsin Chi

By Maike Gohl, Partner; Lauren Squier, Associate and Katleho Selepe, Candidate Attorney Introduction The recent occurrence of protest action experienced throughout South Africa has resulted in many buildings and properties being damaged. This has caused property owners to suffer substantial losses. Following the protest action, the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (“the City”) has invited

Article was written by Snazo Tuswa, Candidate Attorney, checked by Jayna Hira, Candidate Attorney and released by Charlotte Clarke, Senior Associate at Schindlers Attorneys. 10 August 2021 Background Mr Moonisami (“the First Respondent”) launched a liquidation application to liquidate Blendrite (“the First Appellant”), which had two directors, namely, the First Respondent and Mr Palani (“the

Article was written by Nombuyiselo Mvelase, Candidate Attorney, checked by Kyle Venter, Candidate Attorney and released by Mike Gohl, Senior Partner at Schindlers Attorneys. 6 August 2021 Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted all spheres of society and lease agreements are no exception to this. Many lessees have been forced to cancel their lease agreements

Article was written by Stef de Gouveia, Candidate Attorney, checked Ashley Butler, Associate and released by Keane Robertson, Senior Partner at Schindlers Attorneys. 4 August 2021 INTRODUCTIONBefore registering a company, one needs to consider what type of entity is required. In South Africa, the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the “Act”) provides that no new

Article was written by Marc Gevers, Candidate Attorney, checked Davina Naidoo and released by Maike Gohl Senior Partner at Schindlers Attorneys. 4 August 2021 BackgroundAll three cases falling within this judgment (Mzizi, Deyzel and Mbethe), involved default judgment applications for an order allowing for the execution on the immovable property of the respective debtors in

Article was written by Wade O’ Connor, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Paul-Michael Keichel, Senior Partner at Schindlers Attorneys. 3 August 2021 INTRODUCTION With the decriminalisation of the adult and private use, possession and cultivation of cannabis in 2018, many have touted psilocybin, the substance found in the hallucinogenic fungi (commonly referred to as

Article was written by Avyakta Sing, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Senior Partner at Schindlers Attorneys. 30 July 2021 INTRODUCTION Individuals who test positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (“HIV“) and/or the Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus (“AIDS“) may be victims of discrimination because of the social “taboo” associated with the virus. This article

Article was written by Megan Brook, Candidate Attorney and checked by Danmari Duguid. The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“The Act”) is a piece of data privacy legislation which affects any natural or juristic persons who process the personal information of another individual or company. The Act aims to protect the right

Article was written by S’negugu Dlamini, Candidate Attorney and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys. 22 July 2021 Introduction Hypothetically at least, public roads are public property, and everyone has an equal right to use them and further, to be safe when using them. Are certain persons above the law, however, and permitted