As the year draws to a close, most people shift focus to wrapping up work, planning holidays, and spending time with family. But before switching off completely, it’s worth taking a moment to check in on one area that quietly impacts every part of life – your legal affairs. At Mc Naught & Co, we […]
For many people, compliance feels like red tape, fines, and frustration. But at Mc Naught & Co, we see it differently. Compliance, when practised with integrity, is about protection, fairness, and building trust. And sometimes, compliance and ethics meet in the courtroom in powerful ways that remind us why we do what we do. Compliance […]
When downloading a new App or joining any online service, you are usually presented with a long legal document over several pages which you are supposed to read (scroll down to the end) and accept. TikTok in particular obtains your consent to capturing: Your GPS locationDevice informationCamera accessYour contact listYour microphone access In addition TikTok […]
From Corporate, to Contracts, to Compliance — We’re With You Every Step of the Way In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, legal clarity isn’t just a safety net — it’s a growth strategy. At Mc Naught & Co, we believe that doing law differently starts with doing it right, from the foundation of your company’s structure […]
Resolutions? We're into February and the question is whether you made or broke any New Year resolutions so far? From a legal perspective it's important to resolve and action plans to get your legal affairs into order. 1. Have you made or do you hold a valid Will that's up-to-date? Let's update your Will! 2. […]
How to sign documents for use in a foreign country.. South Africa is a signatory to the Hague Convention which provides a process to follow to sign and validate documents in South Africa if you want to use them overseas. This also applies to sending documents such as degree certificates or copies to another country […]
Signing a contract is governed by the general principle - 'caveat subscriptor' - let the signer beware! This means that you are bound to honour what you sign. However the government, in support of consumer rights, now allows you to cancel a fixed term contract early, provided you pay a cancellation penalty. There are […]
Mc Naught and Co have launched a new service - drawn from our 39 years of experience since opening our office. It's called MACLAW COMPLY and it's a compliance audit we can do on your business to verify its compliance with the plethora of laws and regulations governing businesses in South Africa - these include […]
Starting a new business should not mean asking for help only once you run into trouble ..
