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Corporate and Commercial Law

SB Lawyers: South African Lawyers With Expertise in Commercial Law

Daniel Schoeman established the law firm on June 1, 1997. It celebrated its 27th anniversary on June 1, 2024, and aims to celebrate its half-century anniversary in the future.

Daniel established the firm in the areas of family and commercial/banking law practice. He had previous experience as a legal practitioner in Johannesburg and served a commercial bank for nearly a decade. During his time at the commercial bank, he was involved in the merger of several banks. He assisted the newly established bank’s human resources department on labour issues, for which he was specially trained at UNISA.

The firm expanded with the addition of Yolandie Borman in 2005. She is currently the director of the Family and Child Law division and co-responsible with Daniel for the Labour Law division of the firm.
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Commercial Law In South Africa

Commercial law is governed by statutes, including but not limited to the Companies Act and several other acts. These laws regulate mainly the commercial environment in South Africa, but has not codified the whole of the commercial law environment of South Africa. Commercial law principles not regulated by statute, remain regulated by the common law principles of commercial law.

In South Africa, the following regulatory bodies, without being exhaustive, enforce or guard the application / enforcement of the statutory regulatory framework: the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), National Credit Regulator (NCR), and The Competition Commission. The CIPC oversees the enforcement and compliance of the Companies Act and ancillary legislation, the NCR the enforcement and compliance of the National Credit Act, the Competition Commission monitors and investigates anti-competitive practices and so forth.

Mechanisms, amongst others, like the Companies Tribunal and Consumer Tribunal attempt to provide efficient dispute resolution, but a question remains whether such dispute resolution mechanisms are, in fact, cost saving and effective. Opinions on this may differ, but the overriding difficulty that appears to remain is that such tribunals “findings” are more than often not binding on the disputing parties but advisory of nature. This may be understandable, as tribunals of this nature cannot be seen to substitute, by way of binding findings (unless the contrary is stipulated), the authority of our courts.

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Our Corporate and Commercial Law Services

Commercial Law is a crucial part of business development, compliance and retention. We offer services tailored to meet the unique needs of your business:

  1. Business Formation and Structuring: Assisting with the establishment and organisation of new businesses, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and optimal structuring for success. 
  2. Corporate Governance and Compliance: Advising on best practices for corporate governance, helping businesses maintain compliance with regulatory frameworks etc.
  3. Contract Drafting and Negotiations: Craft clear, enforceable contracts and represent your interests in negotiations to secure favourable terms.
  4. Intellectual Property Rights: Protecting your business’s intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
  5. Labour Relations and Employment Law for Businesses: Navigating the intricacies of labour laws to foster positive employer-employee relationships and compliance with employment regulations.

Some of these subjects are complex of nature, depending on the nature of enquiry, and may involve different and/or several specialists to provide effective solutions to clients.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Generally and widely defined, commercial law may be defined as the law that regulates business, corporate and commercial transactions in South Africa, including law of contract, law of property (including intellectual property), consisting of statute and the common law.

Corporate lawyers attend to offer legal solutions relevant to commercial law as generally defined above.

The terms “mercantile law” and “commercial law” are synonymous, although some may wish to sub-categorise the commercial law environment into such categories. Whether such categories are really distinguishable in law, remains an open question, but we are satisfied that, generally, a reference to commercial law encompasses the general framework of the commercial laws in South Africa.

SB Lawyers offer experienced attorneys, a client-focused approach, and a proven track record of successful case outcomes. No legal practitioner can really claim a hundred percent success rate, as such is simply an over-statement and not a true reflection of the different debates that may apply as to a legal question. We are satisfied to claim that our “best efforts”, generally, provide a satisfactory legal solution.

Why Choose SB Lawyers as Your Family Law Attorney?

We Know What We're Talking About

Our team comprises highly qualified attorneys of law with extensive experience in corporate and commercial law.

We Care About The Outcome

We prioritise our clients by offering personalised legal support. We are aware of the sensitive nature of our cases and the “ins and outs” of the area of law they resort under.

We Work Tirelessly For Justice

Our commitment to excellence has resulted in numerous successful case outcomes.

SB Lawyers - Attorneys You Can Trust

Corporate and commercial attorneys in South Africa play a crucial role in the legal system, offering valuable assistance to businesses in need of legal advice.. If you need trustworthy legal representation, SB Lawyers provide reliable expertise and ethical service.
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Client Reviews

This is definitely a firm that you can rely on to get the work done: highly effective and very professional!

Kitty Lawrenson

If you have the need for very professional and ethical, family law practitioners with a piece of mind that you have the best legal representation I would really recommend Schoeman Borman incorporated hands down.

Mark D D

I had the pleasure of working with Schoeman Borman Incorporated on a labour matter, and I am thoroughly impressed with their professionalism, expertise, and dedication. From the initial consultation to the resolution of the issue, the team demonstrated a deep understanding of labour law and provided invaluable guidance throughout the process. The attorneys at Schoeman Borman Incorporated showcased exceptional negotiation skills and a keen ability to navigate complex legal landscapes. Their attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for their clients are truly commendable.


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Their great service, excellent knowledge and pragmatic approach were appreciated!

Winnie Nganga

If you have the need for very professional and ethical family law practitioners with the piece of mind that you have the best legal representation, I would really recommend Schoeman Borman incorporated, hands down.

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Office Number : 012 346 8606​ Daniël Schoeman: 083 268 4788 Yolandie Borman: 084 401 0336 Email: sbattorneys@sblawyers.co.za legalassist@sblawyers.co.za
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Schoeman Borman Incorporated, practicing as Schoeman Borman Attorneys, is situated at L0-T1, Ground Floor, North Wing, Riverwalk Office Park, Cnr of Garsfontein Road & Matroosberg Road, Ashlea Gardens, Pretoria.
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Family Law Labour Law Commercial/ Corporate Law Banking Law Personal Injury Law The Law of Trusts
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