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SL LAW

SL LAW is a bespoke boutique law firm with a reputation for excellence and client service offering big firm experience.

Providing intelligent and practical solutions to complex matters leveraging our close-knit network. Contact us for matter specific consultations and quotations

13/10/2026

Where banking meets practice.
A morning at Blair Atholl with AfrAsia Bank, Luke Da Silva, Phillip Sampson and Alex Bouwer representing SL Law.
Some of the best working relationships start away from the desk.

08/10/2026

What a wonderful evening. Last Thursday, the SL Law team opened our doors for First Thursdays, welcoming clients, partners and friends for an evening of good conversation and connection.

Events like these remind us that strong professional relationships are built beyond the boardroom. Thank you to everyone who joined us, it was a pleasure to connect in a more relaxed setting.

Here's to many more.

02/10/2026

SL Law is pleased to have acted for the successful applicant in the reportable judgment handed down yesterday by the Western Cape High Court in Shifa Picton Apartments (Pty) Ltd v Beachmaster Investments 700 (Pty) Ltd & 2 Others (Case No. 2026-066186).

The judgment addresses an important and developing area of South African contract and property law: can a digitised wet-ink signature satisfy the signature requirement in section 2(1) of the Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981?

The Court held that it can, on the facts before it.
Importantly, the Court did not find that ECTA validates an electronic signature for purposes of the Alienation of Land Act. It accepted that ECTA cannot be invoked as the source of compliance with section 2(1).
The important distinction lies elsewhere.

The judgment confirms and develops the approach in Borcherds v Duxbury and provides welcome guidance on the distinction between an electronic signature and a digitised manuscript signature. Stefan le Roux and Celine Bakker of the SL Law litigation team acted for Shiffa.

📄 See full judgment here:https://www.lexisnexis.com/assets/en-za/pdf/79550.pdf

01/10/2026

SL Law and Situs Advisory joined Stellenbosch University’s alumni network in Dubai this week for Rooted in Africa: The Dubai Conversation.

Stefan Le Roux was joined on the panel by Hugo van Zyl (Situs Advisory) and Mathys Briers-Louw, exploring what it takes to build a global career, run an international business, or manage wealth across borders while staying connected to South Africa.

For the CEOs, entrepreneurs and South African families now based abroad, that’s the daily reality of managing a business, trust or investment that spans jurisdictions. SL Law’s cross-border expertise, grounded in South African corporate, tax, exchange control, banking and property law, is built for exactly that: opening a company in SA from abroad, moving capital home, or structuring an investment across borders.

A proud moment alongside Stellenbosch University alumni community. 🇿🇦

25/09/2026

Africa’s story isn’t one of brain drain; it’s one of circulation.

Ahead of Rooted in Africa: The Dubai Conversation on 29 September, we’re proud to introduce the SL Law Incorporated and Situs Advisory panel joining the discussion on leadership, cross-border careers and African talent on the global stage.

Stefan Le Roux, Managing Partner at SL Law and a founder of Situs Advisory, brings two decades of commercial and tax law expertise to the panel, including advising on the structures that let African businesses access international capital, markets and counterparties without losing their commercial base at home.

Hugo v Zyl CA(SA) TEP // Tax Practitioner, Cross-Border Tax and Exchange Control Specialist at Situs Advisory, works between Dubai and Cape Town helping diaspora families navigate exchange control and legacy structuring. His question for the panel: it’s not whether you’ve left Africa, it’s whether your knowledge, capital and relationships are still flowing back.

Mathys Briers-Louw, Executive Attorney at SL Law and a founder of Situs Advisory, specialises in cross-border transactions and international tax; built on the belief that African businesses don’t need an office in twenty countries. They need trusted people in twenty countries.

Together, they’ll unpack what it really means to build a globally successful career without becoming less African.

📍Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, Dubai
🗓️ 29 September 2026

18/09/2026

This week in our spotlight series, Celine shares her perspective on why proper legal process still matters most when technology enters the transaction.

"While we are all for digital platforms and AI speeding up negotiations, courts continue to strictly enforce the law of contract and signature, referring to legislation enacted before technology became part of our everyday lives. Using an electronic signature on a sale agreement or applying unverified AI advice when concluding agreements can invalidate a deal completely, leaving your contract void and unenforceable. I would recommend getting professional legal advice to safeguard final ex*****on workflows against costly and preventable disputes and lawsuits."

As digital tools reshape how agreements are concluded, the legal fundamentals around contract validity and enforceability remain unchanged, and overlooking them can be costly.

If your business uses digital agreements or AI-assisted workflows in contract ex*****on, connect with SL Law to ensure your processes are legally sound.

10/08/2026

This Women’s Day, we celebrate women who lead with clarity, courage and excellence. In law, in business and in our communities, women continue to shape meaningful progress every day.

At SL Law, we recognise and value the insight, resilience and professionalism that women bring to every space they step into.

07/08/2026

This week in our creative spotlight series, Celesté shares her perspective on what it takes to navigate the demands of conveyancing in practice.

“As a Conveyancing secretary with -/+ 4 years of experience in the industry I have realised that it takes a certain type of gumption within yourself as a Human being to adjust your mindset and approach when you are faced with challenges in the industry. Every matter is different, every Client unique in their own way and most times the simplest approach is the smartest.”

If you are looking for conveyancing support that is practical, thoughtful, and client-focused, connect with SL Law.

24/07/2026

A successful property transaction depends on more than paperwork. It depends on visibility, trust, and momentum.

DealSight by SL Law is built to help estate agents stay informed throughout the conveyancing process, giving buyers a clearer experience and helping protect the path to registration.

It is a practical, relationship-conscious way to support the deal without competing with the seller's chosen attorney.

Read more: https://sllaw.co.za/conveyancing-and-dealsight/

22/07/2026

This week in our spotlight series, Anelisa Mzimela from SL Law shares her view on what is shaping legal tech and information systems in 2026.

“The 2026 landscape in legal tech and information systems is defined by integration. We are moving from isolated automations to connected, AI-assisted workflows. My recommendation is to prioritise interoperability and internal capability-building over vendor dependency, especially for high-volume document and compliance processes.”
- Anelisa Mzimela

As legal work becomes more connected, the real value lies in building systems that strengthen visibility, efficiency, and long-term internal capability.

If your business is reviewing how technology supports document-heavy or compliance-driven workflows, connect with SL Law.

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