A Shareholders’ Agreement is an important document to confirm the rights of the shareholders apropos each other and other stakeholders in the business, as well as to specify how the shareholders intend for the company to operate. A shareholders agreement fills in the gaps on issues where the law remains silent. The agreement is a…
Category Archives: Joint Venture Agreements
Do you really need it in writing? Most of us have never lived in a day when verbal ‘contracts’ were the norm and a man’s word was as good as his signature. Back in those days your honour and reputation was all you had and not living up to your word was the kiss of…
A question that is regularly asked is “Are indemnity notices and indemnity forms legally enforceable?” It seems that there is widespread uncertainty about the validity of indemnities, and how they work. Indemnity Notice: Have you noticed the proliferation of Indemnity Notices and disclaimers in shopping centres, office blocks, and public areas? Have you ever wondered how enforceable…
How to form a Successful Joint Venture A joint venture, sometimes known as a strategic alliance, and even occasionally, albeit incorrectly, referred to as a business partnership, is being increasingly used by businesses that want to explore new opportunities, find new leads, attract new customers and take sales to new levels. But before diving into a…
Get the paperwork right on every part of your enterprise By Nikki Viljoen of N Viljoen Consulting CC Being in the new world of an Entrepreneur or Business Owner can be daunting. Not knowing where to go, what to ask, when to ask and even if you do ask, having the remote possibility of someone…