Corporate & Commercial Law
Corporate contracts, shareholder agreements, MOI drafting, director dispute resolution and Companies Act advice.
Clifford Levin Attorneys offers a variety of services in the corporate and commercial spheres of law, supporting companies from incorporation through growth and dispute.
Our corporate and commercial services
- Drafting corporate contracts;
- Drafting Memorandums of Incorporation and pre-incorporation contracts;
- Amending MOIs to comply with the Companies Act 71 of 2008;
- Drafting shareholder agreements;
- Assisting in the resolution of disputes between directors of a company;
- Rendering advice on the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and the Companies Act 61 of 1973;
- Rendering advice on the Close Corporations Act 69 of 1984;
- Facilitating director and shareholder meetings.
Practical, business-first drafting
Commercial documents exist to prevent disputes, not to win drafting awards. We draft agreements that your counterparties can understand and your business can operate under. When disputes do arise, our litigation experience means the documents hold up.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI)?
The MOI is a company's founding document under the Companies Act 71 of 2008, governing the rights and duties of shareholders and directors. Companies still operating on old-order articles of association should have their MOI reviewed and amended for compliance.
Do I need a shareholder agreement if I have an MOI?
In most cases, yes. A shareholder agreement regulates matters the MOI does not cover, such as exit mechanisms, deadlock resolution, restraints and funding obligations, and prevents costly disputes between shareholders later.
Can you help resolve a dispute between directors?
Yes. We assist in resolving disputes between directors of a company, whether through negotiation, mediation or, where necessary, proceedings under the Companies Act.
Need assistance with corporate & commercial law?
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