Commercial Law
AfrikaansAFCommercial law touches every part of running a business — from the structure you choose, to the contracts you sign, to the way you resolve disputes when something goes wrong.
Van Dyk · Theron Attorneys advise commercial clients across South Africa on:
Business Structuring
Choosing the right vehicle — company, close corporation, partnership or trust — affects tax, liability and succession. We help you structure for the long term and align it with your estate plan.
- Company and trust formation
- Shareholder and partnership arrangements
- Restructuring and conversions
Commercial Contracts
Most commercial disputes start with a weak or missing contract. We draft and review the agreements that govern your day-to-day operations.
- Supply and service agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Sale of business agreements
- Non-disclosure and restraint of trade
Compliance
Practical guidance on Companies Act, Consumer Protection Act, POPIA, B-BBEE and other regulatory obligations — without unnecessary jargon.
- Regulatory reviews
- Director duties
- POPIA and CPA compliance
Dispute Prevention and Resolution
Where disputes do arise, we resolve them through mediation where possible and through litigation when necessary.
- Pre-litigation negotiation
- Mediation
- Commercial litigation
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