Vruti Shah

Jun 21, 2024 | bowmanslaw.com | Deirdre Phillips |Nadine Mather |Joyce Mbui |Vruti Shah

In the judgment in the matter between Hudaco Trading (Pty) Ltd t/a Ambro Steel and Others v Ramothwala, handed down on 26 May 2024, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) confirmed that the prescription of an arbitration award is interrupted until the review proceedings and any related legal proceedings are concluded, even if those proceedings may have been defective.

Jun 21, 2024 | bowmanslaw.com | Nadine Mather |Joyce Mbui |Vruti Shah |Norma Mazibuko

retWhile the power crisis has constrained South Africa’s economic growth, it is fair to say that it has negatively impacted the daily lives of all people living in South Africa. While those who can afford to do so have implemented alternative measures to deal with power outages (such as solar systems, generators, inverters, and the like), the majority of South Africans, even those in full-time employment, do not have the necessary financial means to have ‘back-up systems’ in place.

Jun 20, 2024 | bowmanslaw.com | Joyce Mbui |Vruti Shah |Norma Mazibuko |Nadine Mather

On 22 April 2024, the Information Regulator of South Africa (Regulator) circulated an invitation to submit the 2023/2024 financial year annual reports in respect of access to information requests received and processed by public and private bodies in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA).

Jun 17, 2024 | businessdailyafrica.com | Vruti Shah |Joyce Mbui

In today's tough business climate many companies are feeling the squeeze on their cashflows. In times like these companies often try informal agreements with lenders and other creditors to stay afloat. But when these efforts don't cut it, they face two choices: either to use the rescue processes outlined in the Kenyan Insolvency Act or call it quits and opt to close down and liquidate. However, liquidation is like a death sentence.

Jun 29, 2023 | bowmanslaw.com | Vruti Shah |Arnold Mutisya

Family trusts in Kenya have gained recognition and importance with the implementation of the Trustees (Perpetual Succession) (Amendment) Act, 2021. This amendment, effective from 23 December 2021, introduced new categories of trusts, including family trusts. Family trusts are established by individuals, either alone or jointly with others, to plan and manage their estate. These trusts can be either living trusts or testamentary trusts and may have charitable or non-charitable aspects.