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Commercial Law

Van Zyl Kruger Incorporated’s Commercial Department has vast experience in the various fields encompassing this field, and our aim is to assist our clients not only to cope but to actually excel in the complex and competitive commercial environment, locally as well as abroad. In the current South African context, any important commercial undertaking requires firm knowledge and an analytical understanding of Mercantile and Corporate Law.
Our most important goal is therefore to provide our clients with custom designed and up-to-date effective, and logically practical advice, strategies and solutions.

The Commercial Law Department specialises in the following areas:

  • Corporate Law including company and Tax Structures;
  • Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures and Partnerships;
  • Intellectual Property, excluding the registration of trade marks for which we make use of colleagues that are specialists in this field;
  • Basic Labour Law;
  • Sale of commercial buildings as a going concern including the transfer thereof;
  • Sale of shares and loan accounts in corporations;
  • Drafting of Memoranda of Incorporation and Shareholders agreements for Companies;
  • Due diligence investigations;
  • Franchise agreements;
  • Sponsorship agreements;
  • Buy and sell agreements;
  • Manufacturing agreements.

Commercial Law

FAQs

What types of commercial legal services do you provide?
Our commercial department assists businesses with a wide range of legal matters including company structuring, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, commercial contracts, acquisitions of property-owning entities, and general corporate compliance. Our goal is to ensure that businesses operate within the legal framework while protecting their commercial interests.
Why is a shareholders’ agreement important for a business?
A shareholders’ agreement regulates the relationship between shareholders and outlines important matters such as decision-making processes, dispute resolution, share transfers and exit strategies. Without such an agreement, disputes between shareholders can become complex and costly to resolve.
Can you assist with drafting commercial contracts?
Yes. Properly drafted commercial agreements are essential to protect businesses and reduce risk. We assist clients with drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts including service agreements, supply agreements, partnership agreements, and joint venture agreements.
What should businesses consider before entering into a major commercial agreement?
Before signing any commercial agreement, businesses should consider issues such as liability, termination rights, payment terms, dispute resolution mechanisms and regulatory compliance. Legal review of these agreements can help prevent unintended obligations and future disputes.