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What Is a Fractional Legal Officer And When Does Your Business Actually Need One?
Commercial Law
9 March 26
Reading Time: 2min

Most growing businesses don’t need a full-time legal department. But they absolutely need a legal strategy. A Fractional Legal Officer is a flexible support model that can provide ongoing legal

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Reactive vs Proactive Legal: What’s Actually Costing Your Business More?
Commercial Law
9 March 26
Reading Time: 3min

Many businesses only use legal services reactively. A contract dispute appears. An employee threatens to take them to the CCMA. A supplier fails to deliver. Someone accuses you of using

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In-House vs Fractional Legal: What Makes Financial Sense in 2026?
Commercial Law
9 March 26
Reading Time: 3min

Hiring in-house legal counsel sounds impressive. Many growing businesses see it as a milestone — a sign that the company has reached a certain level of maturity. But for most

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The Legal System Your Growing Business Is Missing
Commercial Law
9 March 26
Reading Time: 3min

As businesses grow, complexity increases. More employees. More contracts. More partnerships. More compliance obligations. More legal risk. But most companies never install a structured legal system to manage that growth.

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The Legal Checklist Every Scaling Business Should Review in 2026
Commercial Law
9 March 26
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As businesses scale, legal complexity increases. New employees join the company. More contracts are signed. Partnerships and supplier relationships expand. Regulatory obligations grow. But many growing companies never pause to

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Understanding Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) Applications: A Guide for Startups and SMEs in South Africa
Early Stage Startups
7 August 24
Reading Time: 4min

In South Africa, the landscape for non-profit and public benefit organisations (PBOs) is evolving, offering unique opportunities for startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to social welfare

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Navigating Regulatory Waters: The Importance of Regulator Engagement for South African Startups
Data Law
15 July 24
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For startups and small businesses in South Africa, engaging effectively with regulatory bodies can be a daunting but crucial task. Regulatory engagement refers to how companies interact and communicate with

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Beneficial Ownership
Regulations & Compliance
12 July 23
Reading Time: 5min

On 29 December 2022, President Ramaphosa assented to the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act 22 of 2022 (“GLAA”). The GLAA amends several Acts, including: the

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Investing in South African startups with Louis Buys & Alexandra Matthews (The Delta)
Education
21 June 23
Reading Time: 48min

In this episode of Big Fish Stories, we step into the world of startup culture and investment mastery with Louis Buys and Alexandra Matthews - the visionary founders of The

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Dispute management in relation to Non-Profit Companies
Non-Profit & Social Impact
3 May 23
Reading Time: 5min

Disputes inevitably arise in all organisations, including non-profit companies (“NPC”) in South Africa. Conflicts can arise due to disagreements among employees, disputes with external stakeholders like donors or beneficiaries, or

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Funding Relationships of Non-Profit Organisations
Non-Profit & Social Impact
13 April 23
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Non-profit organisations (“NPO”) (which may include non-profit companies, trusts and voluntary associations), play an important role in society by providing essential services to communities and addressing social issues. However, they

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Company registrations in South Africa
Commercial Law
19 January 23
Reading Time: 4min

Do you want to register a company in South Africa, but you are unsure of some of the aspects relating to the process? We can answer some of your questions

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