commercial attorney - SchoemanLaw Inc

The Corporate Veil Explained

by Thandi Makasi | Mar 5, 2022 | Commercial law, Publications

A company is a juristic entity with a legal identity that is separate from its members. This means that the company has the capacity to conclude contracts, purchase goods and services, and institute legal proceedings against others. Conversely, a company may...

Business Litigation: Unpacking the Dreaded Term… Debt Collection

by Thandi Makasi | Feb 5, 2022 | Civil Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial law, Publications

It is not uncommon for businesses to sell goods or services to consumers on credit. However, once a consumer has accepted a credit agreement, they become liable for the payment of that debt, usually by way of monthly instalments. Therefore, when a consumer defaults on...

Piercing the Corporate Veil – What is it and when can it happen?

by Guest Author | Aug 26, 2019 | Commercial law, Publications, Registration and Administration of Companies

Introduction In order to explore the practical application of the piercing of the corporate veil, we need to unpack the nature of the surrounding environment – the company, first. A company can be described as a juristic person that enjoys a separate legal...

Blackmonday: The impact on your business

by Guest Author | Apr 21, 2017 | News

As many of you are aware, the announcement by the President of the Republic of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, on Thursday, 30 March 2017, regarding cabinet reshuffling, caused a great uproar in communities all over South Africa. One community in particular created the...

The Corporate Veil Explained

Business Litigation: Unpacking the Dreaded Term… Debt Collection

Piercing the Corporate Veil – What is it and when can it happen?

Blackmonday: The impact on your business

Recent Posts

Recent Comments