Cox Yeats Recognises Emerging Leaders in 2026 Promotion Announcements

Cox Yeats Shortlisted for Business Rescue and Turnaround Transaction of the Year 2025 at the DealMakers Awards 2026

Cox Yeats appoints Therusha Moodley as Associate- Cox Yeats

Failed Municipalities and the Courts - Cox Yeats

GLOBAL PAYROLL UNDER PRESSURLEGAL PRIVILEGE VS CONFIDENTIALITY - Cox YeatsE TIME FOR A DIFFERENT OPERATING MODEL – EY’S IGPS

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition has published draft amendments to the Determination of Merger Thresholds under section 11 of the Competition Act, which envision an increase in merger notification thresholds and merger filing fees. The method for calculating turnover and asset values remains unchanged. Under the draft amendments, an intermediate merger will be notifiable only if the combined annual turnover or asset value of the acquiring and target firms in, i

Projects often run into delays. A common question that arises is whether consultants/professionalscan claim additional fees due to the period of delay. Often, consultants agree to a value-based fee, meaning that the amounts they can charge are linked to the overall value of the work. In circumstances of delay, consultants often feel that they are automatically entitled to revert to and claim time-based fees. This is not always the case.

By Peter Barnard, Partner, and Harshita Kapoor, Associate, Cox Yeats The Fourth Edition of the General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works (GCC 2025) marks a significant evolution in South Africa’s standard form construction contracts. Building on the 2015 edition, it introduces a stronger focus on good faith, collaboration, and clear communication, echoing the NEC’s “spirit of mutual co-operation.” The revisions are designed to promote fairness, transparency, an

On 16 August 2025, National Treasury published the 2025 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill,which proposes to revise the rules applicable to preference shares. Comment on the draft legislation must be made by 12 September 2025. If the draft is brought into effect, it will becomeapplicable from 1 January 2026.

We see more and more critical infrastructure failures and deterioration, both within local and metropolitan Municipalities.

Since the 1990s, South Africa has moved from the world’s number 1 mining jurisdiction to being among the top 10 worst places for mining companies to operate.

Public sector projects often represent significant opportunities for contractors across the country. Whether in infrastructure, transport, or housing, state tenders continue to shape much of the construction and engineering landscape in South Africa. But with those opportunities come risks, particularly when the procurement process is flawed, or a contractor is unfairly excluded.

COX YEATS EARNS PRESTIGIOUSRECOGNITION

ARE WE HEADING TOWARDS AN UNINSURABLE MARKET?IMPACT OF THE LA WILDFIRES ON THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY - Cox Yeats

Cox Yeats Honoured in Best Lawyers 2025

Cox Yeats Honoured in Best Lawyers 2025

Cox Yeats making a positive impact on Mandela Day 2024

Michael Jackson - Water Infrastructure Development

Michael Jackson - Water Infrastructure Development

Michael Jackson - Strict liability of directors

Michael Jackson - Strict liability of directors

The dynamics of industry associations and anti-competitive behaviour – Cox Yeats

Michael Jackson - Competition filing notification for hostile transactions

Michael Jackson - Cox Yeats Integrated Resource Plan 2023