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Class Act
How to determine whether separate class meetings must be held to vote on a scheme of arrangement.
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The benefits of due diligence in drafting sale and purchase agreements for M&A deals
The costs for conducting a DDI are a justifiable expense when considering the potential legal, financial and reputational risks associated with an acquisition.
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Thumbs up for emojis
When contracting via messaging platforms, an emoji – depending on which one is used – may create a valid and binding contract.
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Devil in the details: indemnities vs warranties in M&A
Warranties and indemnities play significant but different roles in managing risk and liability - important to understand how they compare.
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Business Rescue practitioners beware: publish or prison
For a variety of commercial reasons notices of the sales of businesses are not always published in terms of s34 of the Insolvency Act
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Risk it for the biscuit: opportunities for private equity in business rescue
Business rescue presents a unique opportunity for private equity firms, investors and companies looking to return to a healthy position of solvency.
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Takeovers: Don’t shout it from the rooftops, please
The takeover of companies is a highly regulated process. This article focuses on oversight over disclosures made by potential offerors or targets.
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What constitutes financial assistance for purposes of section 45?
Given the wide application of section 45, there has often been debate about which transactions or actions constitute “financial assistance”.
