Corporate & commercial law advisory

Securing corporate assets, reducing institutional risk, and structuring strong commercial transactions from Sandton, Johannesburg.

We help South African and international businesses set up, grow, and protect themselves, with contracts and governance built to hold up when it matters.

From a startup's first shareholder agreement to due diligence on an acquisition, our Sandton corporate team gives clear, practical advice that fits your commercial goals.

We work with SMEs, fintechs, technology firms, financial institutions, and multinationals across Johannesburg, the rest of South Africa, and the wider continent.

How we help your business

Commercial contracts & drafting

Shareholder & joint venture agreements
Custom-drafted founding agreements that protect founders, investors, and equity stakeholders.
Service level agreements (SLAs)
Watertight business-to-business contracts that protect your service delivery, payment milestones, and intellectual property.
Cross-border transactions
Structuring commercial agreements that safely navigate the rules of two or more countries, including exchange controls.

Governance & regulatory compliance

King IV corporate governance
Aligning leadership, board policies, and operations with modern South African governance standards.
CIPC & company secretarial duties
Company registrations, director changes, share transfers, and annual statutory filings, handled for you.
FICA & POPIA frameworks
Internal compliance programmes that protect your business from data privacy and financial regulatory penalties.

Restructuring & IP strategy

Mergers & acquisitions support
Legal due diligence, risk mapping, and transaction advice when your company changes shape.
Intellectual property protection
Registering and defending trademarks, brand value, trade secrets, and software.
Risk audits
A legal health check of your current business set-up to find gaps before they turn into costly court cases.

Why enterprises partner with us

Business moves fast, and your legal support should too. Based in the heart of Sandton's financial hub, our corporate practice works at the speed of business. We don't just point out legal roadblocks. We give you practical, strategic solutions that protect what your business is worth and support steady, sustainable growth.

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