We are exceptionally pleased to start the year off on a good note! Welcome Pamela Orelowitz as a Senior Associate in our Rosebank, Johannesburg office. Pamela holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Laws degree and is an admitted attorney, conveyancer and notary public. Her passion is mediation involving all aspects of family law, and assisting parties to reach amicable solutions. Pamela has experience in Sectional Title law (including drafting of conduct rules, dis

An investment into a foreign entity that develops into an investment loop (as a result of money coming back into the country through a loan and/or an investment from this foreign entity) creates a loop structure. This loop structure could possibly contravene South African exchange control regulations. It is important to know about loop structures and understand the South African law surrounding this. Those who lack insight on loop structures could experience untoward penaltie

by Sarah Gama, Attorney Legal consequences of a customary wedding The conclusion of a customary / traditional wedding is a time of great joy for many families. It marks the beginning of new relationships and the expansion of families. In the midst of the preparation of the festivities, many couples do not consider what the legal consequences are for the couple after the conclusion of the customary / traditional wedding. This article will briefly consider some of the legal con

by Sarah Gama, Attorney The executor of an estate After the loss of a loved one, family members have to face the hurdle of winding up the estate of their deceased family member. Very few people are experienced with this process and the task at hand may seem daunting. For estates with a value of less than R250,000, the Master of the High Court may dispense with the need for letters of executorship to be issued and may instead issue letters of authority for the estate represent