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Buchanans Brief December 2011 | Issue 3

Despite it being our first event of this kind, the feedback we have received from riders and spectators alike is so overwhelmingly positive and encouraging that we’ve decided to make it an annual event on the STBB social calendar!

View Buchanans Brief December 2011 | Issue 3 »

Buchanans Brief August 2011 | Issue 2

You will no doubt be aware that the Consumer Protection Act came into operation on
1 April 2011 and will have a far reaching influence on how businesses trade and transact with their customers.

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Buchanans Brief April 2011 | Issue 1

South African law is a combination of roman law, dutch law (roman-dutch law), english law and the statutes and proclamations enacted by our national and provincial parliaments. As our judges spell out the meaning and interpretation of our law, their judgments are also regarded as a source of our law.  By the year 533 Ad the romans had a well-developed and sophisticated legal system in place. In that year, under the patronage of the emperor Justinian, all the laws of rome were codified into a single work – the Corpus Juris. A portion thereof, the Institutes of Justinian, is still prescribed for study by our law students today.

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Buchanan’s Brief Nov 2010 | Issue 04

In the year 1900 our founders set up shop a stone’s throw from where our St. George’s Mall office is today. Little did they know that this small office would grow into one of the biggest law firms in South Africa over the next century.

View Buchanan’s Brief Nov 2010 | Issue 04 »

Buchanan’s Brief Aug 2010 | Issue 03

STBB launched their online community, claiming the landscape of social media with Facebook, Twitter and a fresh new website, by celebrating in style at The Bay Hotel.

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Buchanan’s Brief May 2010 | Issue 02

2010 is proving to be an exciting year for STBB - with the World Cup pending and the economy on the up we have a lot to look forward to. In the following pages we touch on a few current affairs and give you tips on how to stay on top of your game.

View Buchanan’s Brief May 2010 | Issue 02 »

Buchanan’s Brief January 2010 | ISSUE 01

2009 was a busy year at STBB – not only in the boardroom, but also out in the field. While we believe in working hard, we also believe in playing hard and giving back to the community. In the following pages you’ll get a peek into what we’ve been up to, and you’ll find answers to some of the questions we are frequently asked.

View Buchanan’s Brief January 2010 | ISSUE 01 »

Further Reading

Further Reading

Property Law

Your property and deregistered companies: Avoid a rude awakening!
Consumer Protection Act - application to property purchasesDownload
Trusts in general and regarding property transactionsDownload
Rental Claims and EvictionsDownload
Property Checklist42KBDownload
Understanding Sectional Title
FAQ Deed of Sale
Electrical Certificate
Capital Gains Tax in relation to Property
FAQ Agent Requalification
Commentary on Leasehold Land
Beetle-free Certificate
Buying as an Individual or Entity: Consider the Tax Implications

Litigation

Guide to the Memorandum of IncorporationDownload
Director’s GuideDownload
Guide to the Companies ActDownload
National Credit Act
How to sue in Small Claims Court

Estates and Trusts

Trusts in general and regarding property transactionsDownload
Frequently asked questions on wills, deceased estates and trustsDownload
I Need a Will
Planning Your Estate

Family Law

Frequently Asked Questions28 KBDownload
Considering Your Antenuptial Agreement

Personal Injury and Insurance

Injured in a Road Accident

Corporate and Commercial

Guide to the Memorandum of IncorporationDownload
Director’s GuideDownload
Guide to the Companies ActDownload
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