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Keabetswe Teo

Director, Commercial

Keabetswe is a director at DupWest and practises as a commercial attorney.

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Rustenburg

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Pieter van Der Westhuizen

Director, Commercial Department

DupWest's managing director, Pieter, has vast experience in and is actively involved in commercial property development and township establishment transactions.

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Rustenburg

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Varushka Moodley

Attorney, Commercial

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Keabetswe Teo

Director, Commercial

Keabetswe is a director at DupWest and practises as a commercial attorney.

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Rustenburg

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014 523 4600

Pieter van Der Westhuizen

Director, Commercial Department

DupWest's managing director, Pieter, has vast experience in and is actively involved in commercial property development and township establishment transactions.

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Rustenburg

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014 523 4600

014 592 9539

Varushka Moodley

Attorney, Commercial

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Public Sector

Commercial Law Attorney

04 December 2024

If you are a qualified Attorney with Commercial law experience this position is for you!

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Vacancy

Who pays for construction delays?

29 October 2024

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Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible

03 October 2024

On 28 June 2024, the Competition Commission published Draft Guidelines under section 79(1) of the Competition Act to address its... approach towards 'indivisible transactions.' These guidelines are aimed at providing clarity on how multiple transactions can be evaluated as a single merger filing. In this article, we explore the key elements of the Dra

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The implications of a waiver of rights by directors

02 September 2024

The Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) recently handed down a judgement in what has been cited as a ‘landmark case’... in respect of the waiver of directors’ rights and the impact of such waiver on a company. In this article, we look at what a ‘waiver’ of rights in terms of a contract entails and what the effect

149

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Suretyship vs Guarantee. What’s the difference?

02 May 2024

In this article, we look at two primary forms of security commonly found in financial transactions, namely suretyship agreements and... guarantees, and explain the difference between these two forms of security.

289

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Can Landlords unilaterally charge for additional services?

02 May 2024

The relationship between landlord and tenant can be a complex one fraught with dangers for a careless landlord. In this... article, we explore whether a landlord can provide additional value-added services to its tenants beyond the scope of what is outlined in the lease agreement and then unilaterally charge extra for such services or remove existing

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Construction Contracts: Is it a “one-size-fits-all” decision?

22 February 2024

Clients often have very different perceptions about the necessity and type of contract they may need for their construction contract.... Surprisingly, even with large development projects, there is often the view that if you have the quote and designs, why then bother with a contract? In this article, we provide some guidance on the various types of c

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An introduction to mergers and acquisitions in South Africa

24 January 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions or ‘M&As’ have become integral components of South Africa’s corporate landscape and play a crucial role in... economic growth and development. In this article, we explore the legal framework and key considerations surrounding M&A transactions in South Africa by looking at the regulatory environment, c

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Terminating a contract – beware of the fine print!

28 February 2023

In the world of contracts, the concluding of a contract is only the beginning of the process. Managing a contract... to conclusion, including navigating all the pitfalls along the way, is just as big a part of the overall success of a contract. In this article we will explore the importance of correctly terminating a contract, as, let’s face it,

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Commercial Law Attorney

04 December 2024

If you are a qualified Attorney with Commercial law experience this position is for you!

205

Vacancy

Who pays for construction delays?

29 October 2024

There is an old joke in the construction sector that says, “All construction projects follow the 3, 2, 1 rule... - It takes three times longer than planned, costs twice as much as planned, and you only ever develop property once.” This is obviously an exaggeration, but as is often the case, there is some truth in the joke. In this article, we explore construction projects that are not completed by their deadlines, examining who should be held accountable for this and the additional costs that usually follow.

167

Article

Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible

03 October 2024

141

Article

The implications of a waiver of rights by directors

02 September 2024

149

Article

Suretyship vs Guarantee. What’s the difference?

02 May 2024

289

Article

Construction Contracts: Is it a “one-size-fits-all” decision?

22 February 2024

349

Article

An introduction to mergers and acquisitions in South Africa

18 October 2023

490

Article

Terminating a contract – beware of the fine print!

28 February 2023

721

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Remission of rent and sub-lessees

19 May 2022

The Covid-pandemic caused a major disruption to many commercial rental properties, with lessees claiming remission of rent because of their... inability to use and enjoy the rental properties. Although subject to many factors, it is common cause that lessees have been able to claim remission of rent due to Covid-19. But what is the position when it comes to a sub-lessee? Can a lessee claim for remission of rent if the sub-lessee was deprived of occupation?

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