Veldfires from a legal perspective: Is there any recourse for those affected?
Veldfires (or wildfires) are not a new occurrence, and they are becoming more frequent, intense and devastating. Is there any legal recourse for an affected party?
Can a creditor apply for a delinquency order against a director?
Although a creditor is not specifically listed in the Companies Act of 2008 as a…
Ansarada African M&A Outlook Report 2024/25
Alchemy has contributed to the highly-regarded Ansarada African M&A Outlook Report 2024/25 that has just…
Why and when is it necessary and important for an organisation to have a company secretary?
In terms of section 86 of the Companies Act, a company is required to appoint…
Alchemy Law weighs in on recent Constitutional Court judgement on mergers and retrenchments
The issue of retrenchments following a company merger came under scrutiny in South Africa’s highest…
Alternative financing mechanisms set to secure Africa’s mining future
“Renewed growth sentiment among miners’ management teams, and the rise of streaming and royalty financing…
Transformative Pathways in South Africa’s Mining Sector: Chartering an ESG-aligned Era
As mining industry companies and stakeholders prepare for the 2024 Investing in African Mining Indaba,…
Can ChatGPT be used in practising law?
The advent of AI-powered language models, such as ChatGPT, has revolutionised various industries, including the…
Without Prejudice
Understanding the “without prejudice” rule. The "without prejudice" rule prohibits the admission into evidence of…
Can an attorney act against a former client?
From time to time our clients ask us if we, as attorneys, can act against…