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Warrener de Agrela and Associates Inc.

High Court & Magistrate's Court Litigation;
Commercial & Corporate Law;
Property Law;
Labour Law;
Medical Law; and
Private Law.

19/06/2026

South African courts have discretion to award costs, but the scale on which costs are awarded matters enormously.

A party-and-party costs order — the most common — typically recovers only a portion of actual legal fees. An attorney-and-client costs order recovers more, but is reserved for cases where a court finds the opposing party's conduct warrants it.
Before you litigate, understand the costs implications fully. A successful outcome on the merits can still leave you significantly out of pocket.

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From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

18/06/2026

Many businesses enter into collaborative arrangements without properly defining the structure — and the legal consequences can be significant.

A partnership under South African law creates joint and several liability between partners, meaning each partner can be held personally liable for the debts of the partnership. A joint venture is typically project-specific, kept legally separate, and does not automatically create the same personal exposure.

The structure you choose — and how it is documented — determines your liability. Get the agreement right before you start.

010 880 2474 | www.warrenerdeagrela.law

From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

17/06/2026

When a summons is served on you in South Africa, the clock starts immediately. You have 10 business days to file a notice of intention to defend — and if that deadline is missed, the plaintiff can apply for default judgment against you.Default judgment can result in a warrant of ex*****on against your assets, your bank account, or your salary — without any further hearing.If you receive a summons, contact an attorney immediately.

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From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

16/06/2026

Today we honour the courage and spirit of South Africa's youth — yesterday and today.
From the team at Warrener de Agrela and Associates.

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09/06/2026

Most buyers treat an Offer to Purchase as an expression of interest. Under South African law, it is a legally enforceable contract — and backing out after signing can have serious financial consequences, regardless of whether a bond has been approved.

Before you sign, understand what you are committing to — the suspensive conditions, the occupation date, the voetstoots clause, and what happens if something goes wrong.
Read it carefully. Every clause matters.

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08/06/2026

A merger or acquisition involves far more than agreeing on a price. Due diligence, warranty and indemnity provisions, suspensive conditions, competition law compliance, and the structure of the transaction itself all carry significant legal consequence.

Deals that are poorly structured — or inadequately documented — expose both buyer and seller to liability long after the transaction closes.
Get the legal framework right from the outset.

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From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

05/06/2026

Seated in Bloemfontein and established in 1910, the SCA is South Africa's second highest court. It hears appeals only — never first-instance matters. No other court, save the Constitutional Court, can overrule its decisions.

An SCA judgment is as final as it gets for most civil and criminal matters in South Africa.
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03/06/2026

Where a party faces imminent and irreparable harm — an unlawful eviction, a competitor misusing confidential information, or a contract being breached in real time — urgent interdict applications can provide immediate court relief.

Urgency is everything. If you need to act, the time to call an attorney is immediately.

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From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

02/06/2026

Whether you operate as a sole proprietor, close corporation, or private company, the legal structure of your business has direct implications for liability, taxation, and the protection of your personal assets.

Getting it right from the start — shareholder agreements, director duties, governance frameworks — means your business is built on solid legal ground from day one.

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From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

01/06/2026

Section 34 of the Constitution guarantees access to justice for all — but knowing which court to approach, and when, makes all the difference.

Small Claims Court handles matters up to R20 000 without attorneys. The Magistrate's Court goes up to R400 000. Complex or high-value disputes belong in the High Court.
The right forum from the start saves time, cost, and stress.

📞 010 880 2474 | www.warrenerdeagrela.law
From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

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