Tiaan Olwagen Commercial & Legal Advisory

03/02/2026

Feature Speaker: Tiaan Olwagen | Tiaan Olwagen Commercial & Legal Advisory
Date: 10 February 2026
Topic: Commercial Negotiations for Non-Lawyers: The Real Deal

Negotiation isn’t about winning arguments — it’s about securing better outcomes.

This week, Tiaan Olwagen breaks down commercial negotiations in plain language, helping business owners understand what really matters when deals are on the table. From contracts and pricing to risk and responsibility, this session focuses on negotiating with clarity, confidence, and control — without needing a legal background.

If you negotiate with suppliers, clients, partners, or investors, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.

Comment below to find out how to join us.

05/08/2025

IF YOU SIGN LONG TERM CONTRACTS YOU ARE LOCKED INTO THE SAME PROVIDER AT THE SAME PRICE AND THE SAME SERVICE LEVELS FOR A VERY LONG TIME - not true! That is why you can ask for or offer, value for money mechanisms like benchmarking or price reviews, flexibility through termination without cause, con...

15/05/2025

05/05/2025

If you want to know what this has got to do with your Business, join me next week Tuesday 13 May for a solution driven presentation, from a legal perspective - yes, lawyers can offer more than just bad news. "If your Business and Contracts were not built for this ... It Will Buckle". Details to follow soon, get in touch if you want more information

23/04/2025

Want to know a bit more about managing key risks in your Business, let me know …

Next week at Kyros, we’ve got Nico Ackermann from Custodian Financial and Health Solutions taking the spotlight!

His topic: “Understanding Your Financial Risk: Why It Matters”
Let’s be real — finances can be overwhelming, but Nico’s got a way of breaking it down so it actually makes sense.

He’s not here to grow your business for you — but he will help you understand your money better, manage it smarter, and avoid those “oops” moments later on...

His motto? “For your health, wealth and peace of mind.” And he walks the talk!

So if you’re keen to:
✅ Make better decisions in your business
✅ Protect what matters most
✅ AND hang out with some pretty cool business people...

Then come through!
📅 29 April
🕗 07:00am
📍 Fleisherei

https://bni.co.za/en-ZA/visitorregistration?chapterId=42773

03/04/2025

Risk management in your Business is not complete if you have not assessed which insurable risks are appropriate for you to cover against. Contact me if you want to join us for what will be an informative presentation

Next week, Sonika Hamman from Equisure Insurance Brokers will be diving into "Navigating the Complexities of Insurance"—breaking down the tricky bits of personal and business insurance so you can protect what matters most.

Whether you’re a business owner, homeowner, or just want to make sure you’re covered the right way, this is for you! Let’s simplify insurance together.

Registration is essential! DM for more information

See you all at the meeting! Let’s make it a great one.

25/03/2025

GC’s, CFO’s and Heads of Legal - needing to do more with the same or even less resources? Get in touch to discuss how I can help to lessen the burden and let you have access to 25 years of in-house experience, without having to add to your resource pool or fixed costs.

GC’s, CFO’s and Heads of Legal - needing to do more with the same or even less resources? Get in touch to discuss how I can help to lessen the burden and let you have access to 25 years of in-house experience, without having to add to your resource pool or fixed costs.

15/03/2025

04/03/2025

Commercial Legal Services - helping Businesses develop contracts, manage their risks and be effective in generating and protecting revenue

04/03/2025

Global Head of Legal | Senior Deal Lead: Commercial Contracting & Negotiations | Senior Deal Architect

Meticulous and resourceful in the way I conduct business alongside the ability to work well under pressure. I have a unique combination of broad legal experience and leading on large, complex transactions, providing solutions that lead to faster and more accurate contracting.

More than 20 years’ experience in the global industry, involved in and leading on some of the largest global outsourcing deals, a proven track record of commercial acumen, heading up contract negotiations and legal functions, implementing commercial strategies & legal practices to ensure successful deal negotiations, and forging trusted relationships with both external stakeholders and internal teams.

My Broad Industry knowledge and extensive experience in Commercial legal best practices and negotiations has successfully produced improved and optimized solutions to complex situations, ever-changing business and customer environments, increased speed of closing deals, profitability and set-up for future growth.

Energetic and performance driven, my personality combined with an analytical outlook are key factors to my successful career path.