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Vacation programme: Shaping future legal minds

08 July 2025

At PH Attorneys, we believe in investing in the future of the legal profession — and our 2025 Vacation Work... Programme is a testament to that commitment. This year, we had the privilege of welcoming six promising second- and third-year law students from the University of the Free State for a week-long journey of learning.

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From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025,  Chang-Lin Dirks

Mediation in divorce is often mistaken for couples therapy, but it’s an alternative form of dispute resolution — helping separating... partners work through the terms of their divorce with the help of an independent third party.

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Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

01 July 2025,  Corlia van Zyl

Before you count your profit, watch out for what’s quietly lurking beneath — capital gains tax. Here’s what every homeowner,... investor, and trustee should know before signing on the dotted line…

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M&A in SA: Why everyone’s talking about earn-outs

30 June 2025,  Johnny Davis

In South African private mergers and acquisitions (M&A), earn-outs are increasingly used as a tool to bridge valuation gaps and... align the interests of buyers and sellers.

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Owing SARS money? Here’s what you need to do

30 June 2025,  Shené van Heerden

Owe SARS more than you can pay? You might be able to negotiate your way out of it—legally. Learn how... a compromise could offer a second chance.

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Think before you post: Your job might depend on it

30 June 2025,  Michaela Assur

Think your personal social media is off-limits to your employer? Think again. This article reveals how online posts can lead... to real-world workplace consequences.

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Artificial Intelligence: with great power comes great responsibility

12 June 2025,  Jaco Van den Berg, Wisani Maluleke

As AI tools like ChatGPT become more accessible, students and citizens alike face new ethical and legal challenges. 

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No youth left behind: Skills, access and opportunities

12 June 2025,  Herman du Randt, Sharne Losper

The theme for youth month in 2025 is: 'Skills for the changing world – Empowering youth for meaningful economic participation.'

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Practical insights into the OECD Corporate Governance principles

11 June 2025,  Millisanté de Wee, Tatum Du Plessis

Strong governance builds trust, drives investment, and fuels economic growth. With South Africa under scrutiny, effective corporate governance is more... critical than ever—beyond just state entities.

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Vacation programme: Shaping future legal minds

08 July 2025
At PH Attorneys, we believe in investing in the future of the legal profession — and our 2025 Vacation Work... Programme is a testament to that commitment. This year, we had the privilege of welcoming six promising second- and third-year law students from the University of the Free State for a week-long journey of learning.
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All beneficial ownership compilation, management, maintenance and reporting to either the Master of the High Court (for trusts) or the... Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (for companies) in terms money laundering legislation, including providing easily submittable information packs for FICA reporting to accountable institutions on trust or company beneficial ownership.

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Bond Registration and Cancellation

Advice and support regarding the registration and cancellation of mortgage bonds, drafting and preparation of securities, engaging with financiers, preparation... and lodging of documentation with the Deeds Office, engaging with third parties, obtaining all necessary authorities and approvals, management of the registration or cancellation process.

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Capital Investment

Advice on capital raising, including providing capital support to clients in the form of private equity funding support by PH... Equity. Capital investment can be complementary to larger corporate financing or equity funding or in lieu of brokerage fees as investment proper in a client business.

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Deal Brokerage

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Debt Collection and Recovery

Debt collection and recovery services, including ‘soft’ collections and collections of a litigious nature, advice on credit agreements, debt structuring,... negotiation, settlements, and other debt related dispute resolution services.

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Advice and support in respect of health and safety compliance, compliance audits, occupational injury investigations, drafting of policies and procedures,... opinions, terms and conditions and other aspects relating to health and safety in the workplace.

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Insolvency and Business Rescue

Advice and support to businesses in distress, business rescue planning, insolvency and related services, liquidations and sequestrations, debt recoveries, dispute... resolution, debt restructuring, recovery of assets, creditor engagement and all related advice and support.

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M&A Advisory

Comprehensive and multi-disciplinary advice and support in respect of M&A transactions. Our team understands all the elements and phases of... a transaction life cycle and can assist with any stage or element of support required. Transaction advisory support is integrated with the advisory services we provide, including coordinating and engaging with various service providers and other professional teams that are involved in a transaction. Additional advisory services include assisting clients to prepare their business to be investor ready, undertake business valuations and due diligences and advising on suitable methods for transaction funding and capital raising.

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Appeals

Appeal and review support and assistance in all appropriate forums, risk and merit assessment, preparation and lodging of appeal documentation... and records, case management, legal representation, briefing of counsel and all related support services.

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Beneficial Ownership

All beneficial ownership compilation, management, maintenance and reporting to either the Master of the High Court (for trusts) or the... Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (for companies) in terms money laundering legislation, including providing easily submittable information packs for FICA reporting to accountable institutions on trust or company beneficial ownership.

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Bond Registration and Cancellation

Advice and support regarding the registration and cancellation of mortgage bonds, drafting and preparation of securities, engaging with financiers, preparation... and lodging of documentation with the Deeds Office, engaging with third parties, obtaining all necessary authorities and approvals, management of the registration or cancellation process.

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Capital Investment

Advice on capital raising, including providing capital support to clients in the form of private equity funding support by PH... Equity. Capital investment can be complementary to larger corporate financing or equity funding or in lieu of brokerage fees as investment proper in a client business.

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Deal Brokerage

We act as intermediary to connect buyers, sellers and other stakeholders to facilitate a successful deal. Our services include acquisition... advice to both buyer and seller, market research, business valuation, deal sourcing, due diligence, negotiation, and broader transaction advisory support and coordination with buyer/seller negotiation teams.

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Debt Collection and Recovery

Debt collection and recovery services, including ‘soft’ collections and collections of a litigious nature, advice on credit agreements, debt structuring,... negotiation, settlements, and other debt related dispute resolution services.

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Health and Safety

Advice and support in respect of health and safety compliance, compliance audits, occupational injury investigations, drafting of policies and procedures,... opinions, terms and conditions and other aspects relating to health and safety in the workplace.

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Insolvency and Business Rescue

Advice and support to businesses in distress, business rescue planning, insolvency and related services, liquidations and sequestrations, debt recoveries, dispute... resolution, debt restructuring, recovery of assets, creditor engagement and all related advice and support.

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M&A Advisory

Comprehensive and multi-disciplinary advice and support in respect of M&A transactions. Our team understands all the elements and phases of... a transaction life cycle and can assist with any stage or element of support required. Transaction advisory support is integrated with the advisory services we provide, including coordinating and engaging with various service providers and other professional teams that are involved in a transaction. Additional advisory services include assisting clients to prepare their business to be investor ready, undertake business valuations and due diligences and advising on suitable methods for transaction funding and capital raising.

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