Who gets what? is the question that we get asked most when sitting down with clients to negotiate and finalise divorce settlement agreements. Whilst an uncontested divorce, where the parties are able to agree on the proprietary consequences (division of assets) gives room to cater to what best suits each couple in their circumstances, the […]
“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbours to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.” - Abraham Lincoln. While we wholeheartedly agree with Lincoln’s depiction of a lawyer as a peacekeeper, we know that sometimes litigation is the only solution. Legal disputes […]
Who is at fault and can you claim after an airline incident that causes injury? South Africa South African law is based on negligence and normally claims for an injury caused to a person can only be considered if you can establish negligence on the part of the person held responsible for the injury. Aviation […]
Someone owes me money. What is the next step to take? In the legal landscape, the commencement of formal proceedings can be a daunting and costly affair. However, there is a step that typically precedes litigation which can be both an effective tool for dispute resolution and a critical element in the legal process: the […]
So what is commercial law and why do you need an attorney if you're in business? The Indispensable Role of Attorneys in Commercial Law by Mc Naught and Co Director Mark Leathers: "The dynamic landscape of commercial law serves as the backbone for all business transactions, but its complexities can be akin to a labyrinthine […]
What it means to sign a contract and consequences of a change of mind. (Article by Mark Leathers, Director of Mc Naught and Co): Not only when you are a first-time buyer, but especially so, the prospect of signing an offer to purchase for a home can be exciting and is sometimes something which people […]
Good luck to last year's Comrades ladies winner Alexandra Morozova in Sunday's race. We helped her in a legal battle vs the Comrades Marathon Association who had suspended her participation and also not paid her previous years prize money. She went on to win the race despite the pre-race drama. The Russians are back in […]
Court victory by Mc Naught and Co contributed to the win by Alexandra Morozova of the 2022 Women's Comrades Marathon...
The High Court ordered the Comrades Marathon Association to allow top Russian athlete Alexandra Morozova to compete in the race..
