Protect the contracts, structures and transactions your business runs on.
Jacobs & Potgieter Inc. provides practical commercial and corporate legal support for South African businesses that need clear guidance before a contract, dispute or transaction becomes a costly problem.
Business owners usually contact us before a decision becomes a dispute.
Whether you are reviewing an agreement, dealing with a difficult client, restructuring ownership or preparing for a business transaction, early legal guidance can help reduce risk and create clearer next steps.
Contract Risk
Reviewing agreements, service level agreements, supplier contracts, payment terms and liability clauses before signing.
Ownership & Governance
Shareholder agreements, director duties, internal structuring, control, continuity and governance considerations.
Business Disputes
Commercial disputes, unpaid accounts, breach of contract, shareholder disagreements and litigation preparation.
Commercial legal support aligned to the way businesses operate.
Contracts & Commercial Risk
Commercial contracts, SLAs, supplier agreements, terms and conditions, scope clarity and payment protections.
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Shareholder agreements, corporate structuring, governance, director duties and business continuity matters.
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Commercial litigation, payment disputes, breach of contract matters and strategic dispute preparation.
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Buying or selling a business, asset transfers, share transfers, due diligence and transaction documentation.
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Many commercial disputes begin with unclear agreements, undocumented decisions or delayed legal input. JPI assists businesses with practical guidance before matters escalate unnecessarily.
Typical matters we assist with
- Reviewing commercial contracts before signing
- Drafting or updating shareholder agreements
- Resolving disputes between shareholders or directors
- Recovering money owed to a business
- Preparing for commercial litigation
- Buying, selling or restructuring a business
Practical guides for business owners and directors.
Download a guide and use it to identify common areas of legal risk in your business. These resources are general in nature and do not replace advice on your specific situation.
Commercial Contract Risk Guide
A practical guide for identifying common contractual risks before entering into, renewing or amending a commercial agreement.
Directors’ Legal Risk Guide
Understand directors’ duties, personal liability, governance responsibilities and early warning signs of legal risk.
Business Litigation Preparedness Guide
Understand how to prepare your business before a dispute becomes formal litigation.
Support for the legal issues that affect business decisions.
Commercial Thinking
Legal guidance with the practical business outcome in mind.
Dispute Readiness
Support with evidence, strategy, correspondence and litigation where required.
Clear Guidance
Practical legal input in plain language, so business owners can make informed decisions.
Send your enquiry and an attorney will review the details.
The earlier legal advice is obtained, the more options a business may have.
- You submit your enquiry
- JPI reviews the matter
- You receive practical next steps
Tell us what your business needs help with.
Complete the enquiry form and the firm will be in touch. If your matter is urgent, you may email the firm directly.
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Download the Commercial Contract Risk Guide
Identify common contractual risks before entering into, renewing or amending a commercial agreement. Complete your details below and we’ll send the guide directly to your inbox.
Download the Directors’ Legal Risk Guide
Understand key directors’ duties, governance obligations and common areas of legal risk that may affect business owners and company leadership. Complete your details below and we’ll send the guide directly to your inbox.
Download the Business Litigation Preparedness Guide
Learn how to prepare your business before a dispute escalates. This guide covers documentation, evidence, risk assessment and practical steps to consider when litigation becomes a possibility.