SchoemanLaw Inc

SchoemanLaw Inc Driving goal-orientated outcomes, transparent costs & innovative legal business services At SchoemanLaw, we know that success is hard-earned. Gap Analysis
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SchoemanLaw Inc Attorneys, Conveyancers and Notaries Public, based in Cape Town and in Paarl, is a boutique law firm offering its a wide range of legal services. The firm has an innovative and entrepreneurial mind-set that distinguishes it from other law firms. We apply our first-hand understanding of the challenges facing entrepreneurs (regardless of their business size) to develop proven, practi

cal solutions incorporating legal compliance, risk aversion and business sense. With your personal interests in mind, our ultimate aim is to implement measures that protect the results of your hard work as effectively as possible. To continue building your business confidently, you need a team of expert legal practitioners who will partner with you to build and protect it. The problem is unknowns are part of business and life. Finding a credible and competent legal firm is a costly and time-consuming exercise which makes you feel anxious and doubtful. Your matter is as important to us as it is to you. Our team of attorneys are hand-picked and nurtured from the top of their class. We’ve invested in the latest technology and apply project management methodologies in our work to make your experience as frictionless as possible. Here’s how we help you protect your legacy:
1. Legal Design
3. Dispute Resolution

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Legal Tip: Did you know that under South African law, a minor generally cannot enter into a legally binding contract wit...
18/06/2026

Legal Tip: Did you know that under South African law, a minor generally cannot enter into a legally binding contract without the assistance or consent of a parent or guardian?

This includes online gaming subscriptions, in-app purchases, and digital service agreements. If your child has made purchases on a platform without your knowledge, you may have legal recourse — but only if you know your rights.

Start by reviewing the terms and conditions of any digital platform your child uses, and knowing what protections the law gives you. Awareness is the first layer of protection.

Read the full article by Anastacia Willemse

https://schoemanlaw.co.za/children-gaming-and-online-contracts-what-parents-need-to-know/

Here is a question worth sitting with: is your business actually investable?Not just in terms of the idea or the numbers...
17/06/2026

Here is a question worth sitting with: is your business actually investable?

Not just in terms of the idea or the numbers — but from a legal standpoint. Investors and lenders look at your company structure, your shareholder agreements, your intellectual property registrations, your commercial contracts, and your compliance record. A compelling product built on a shaky legal foundation is a hard sell, regardless of the revenue.

Getting your legal and structural foundations in order is not just about impressing investors. It is about protecting what you are building.

A tip from Nicolene Schoeman-Louw

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Legal Tip of the Week: Courts are empowered to supervise. They are not empowered to control.When parties settle a disput...
16/06/2026

Legal Tip of the Week: Courts are empowered to supervise. They are not empowered to control.

When parties settle a dispute, they make a deliberate choice about the terms. A court that reopens settled matters — or issues orders against attorneys who played no part in the proceedings — steps outside its mandate, regardless of intention.

For litigators, recognising this boundary is not just a point of legal theory. It is a practical tool for protecting your client against delays and unintended consequences in an already difficult process.

Read the full article by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw

https://schoemanlaw.co.za/judicial-overreach-court-supervision-or-court-control/

With the recent storms across the Western and Southern Cape, many landlords and tenants are left asking the same questio...
15/06/2026

With the recent storms across the Western and Southern Cape, many landlords and tenants are left asking the same question: who is actually responsible for storm damage to a leased property?

The answer is not always straightforward. Liability often depends on the terms of the lease agreement, the nature of the damage, and whether either party was negligent. While landlords generally remain responsible for the structural integrity of the property, tenants are also expected to take reasonable steps to protect the premises and prevent further damage.

This article explores the legal position surrounding storm damage, force majeure, rent remission, and the responsibilities of both landlords and tenants under South African law.

A timely reminder that when severe weather strikes, understanding your rights and obligations is just as important as responding to the damage itself.

-Janet Mc Intosh

https://schoemanlaw.co.za/who-is-liable-for-storm-damage-the-landlord-or-the-tenant/

Book a free 30-minute discovery call: https://book.schoemanlaw.co.za/freeconsultation

Not every business is ready for a full legal team. And it should not have to be.If you are just getting started — or if ...
12/06/2026

Not every business is ready for a full legal team. And it should not have to be.

If you are just getting started — or if your turnover is under R5 million — the most important legal investment you can make right now is building the right foundations from day one.

That is why we have joined forces with PocketAdvisor Legal Toolkits — to give you exactly that.

Built by the attorneys at SchoemanLaw Inc and designed specifically for start-ups and small businesses, PocketAdvisor brings together expert-backed video guidance, lawyer-drafted contract templates, and practical workbooks into a single, affordable toolkit you can implement yourself.

No retainer. No hourly billing. No legal jargon.

Just the legal foundation your business needs to operate with confidence — from registrations and compliance to contracts and intellectual property basics.

From R1 495, once-off.

Get started at https://app.pocketadvisor.co.za/login.html

Not sure which toolkit is right for where your business is right now? Click here: https://pocketadvisor.co.za/legal-toolkits-for-entrepreneurs/

Spotting an irregular sick note is the easy part. Knowing what to do next — legally — is where many employers get it wro...
12/06/2026

Spotting an irregular sick note is the easy part. Knowing what to do next — legally — is where many employers get it wrong.

Dismissing an employee for submitting an irregular medical certificate is not as straightforward as it may seem. The critical question is not whether the certificate was irregular, but whether the employee knew it was. And the burden of proving that rests with the employer.

Two recent cases draw the line clearly. In one, dismissal was upheld because dishonesty could reasonably be inferred. In the other, the court overturned the dismissal because the employer could not prove the employee had any knowledge of the irregularity.

Ross Hendriks of SchoemanLaw Inc walks through what the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act require — and what a fair, defensible process actually looks like in practice.

If you manage a team or handle human resources matters, this is essential reading before your next disciplinary hearing.

- Ross Hendriks

https://schoemanlaw.co.za/navigating-notice-periods-an-employers-right-to-discipline-following-resignation/

Book a free 30-minute discovery call: https://book.schoemanlaw.co.za/freeconsultation

Smart contracts are being used in more South African commercial transactions than most people realise — but their legal ...
11/06/2026

Smart contracts are being used in more South African commercial transactions than most people realise — but their legal status here is still evolving.

A smart contract is a self-executing agreement coded on a blockchain that automatically performs when conditions are met. They offer efficiency and transparency. But they also raise questions that our current legal framework is still catching up to: what happens when the code does not perform as the parties intended? Who bears the risk? What remedies apply?

If your business is exploring automated agreements or blockchain-based transactions, understanding the current legal landscape before you commit to that structure could save you significant difficulty down the line.

A tip from Zandrie Rademeyer

Elder abuse happens more often than most families want to believe. And it is not always obvious.It can be financial — a ...
10/06/2026

Elder abuse happens more often than most families want to believe. And it is not always obvious.

It can be financial — a family member gaining unauthorised access to an elderly person's accounts or pressuring them to change their will. It can be emotional — isolation, belittling, or psychological manipulation. Or it can be physical, sexual, or a combination of neglect and abandonment.

In South Africa, the Older Persons Act 13 of 2006 and the Domestic Violence Act together provide important legal protections for elderly individuals facing abuse or exploitation. But the first step is awareness.

Zandrie Rademeyer of SchoemanLaw Inc explains the six recognised forms of elder abuse, the legal protections available, the practical steps families can take, and why having the right documents in place is one of the most important things you can do for an elderly loved one.

Zandrie Rademeyer

https://schoemanlaw.co.za/protecting-older-persons-understanding-elder-abuse-and-legal-safeguards/

In South Africa, calling someone a contractor does not necessarily make them one in the eyes of the law.Courts and the C...
09/06/2026

In South Africa, calling someone a contractor does not necessarily make them one in the eyes of the law.

Courts and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration look at the real nature of the working relationship — not just the label on the agreement. If the worker is economically dependent on your business, subject to your control, and integrated into your operations, the arrangement may be treated as employment regardless of how the contract describes it.

For any business relying on gig workers or independent contractors, this is worth a careful review. The consequences of misclassification — including liability for unfair dismissal, leave pay, and contributions — can be significant.

A tip from Janet Mc Intosh

Book a free 30-minute discovery call: https://book.schoemanlaw.co.za/freeconsultation

One post. One screenshot. One bad review campaign. That is all it takes.In today's digital environment, your business's ...
08/06/2026

One post. One screenshot. One bad review campaign. That is all it takes.

In today's digital environment, your business's reputation can take significant damage before your legal team has even been contacted. And by the time the screenshots are circulating, the crisis is already in progress.

What many business owners do not realise is that online disputes do not stay online. They evolve into defamation claims, privacy breaches under the Protection of Personal Information Act, employment disputes, and contractual complications — often simultaneously.

Robyn Shepherd of SchoemanLaw Inc makes the case clearly: reputation is no longer just a branding asset. It is a legal asset. And it requires a legal strategy to protect it properly — not a reactive press statement.

Read this one before you need it.

Shepherd

https://schoemanlaw.co.za/online-reputation-management-as-a-legal-strategy-the-digital-age-has-changed-the-nature-of-reputation/

Book a free 30-minute discovery call: https://book.schoemanlaw.co.za/freeconsultation

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