How to Choose the Right Lawyer in South Africa and What to Expect From Your First Legal Consultation
How to Choose the Right Lawyer in South Africa What to Expect From Your First Legal Consultation Jacobs Potgieter Incorporated | Corporate & Commercial Practice – 03 August 2026 Key takeaway: The right legal advice at the right time can prevent costly mistakes and give you confidence in your next steps. If you’re looking for […]
Africa Is Not One Legal Market: Why Local Legal Expertise Matters
Africa Is Not One Legal Market Why Local Legal Expertise Matters Jacobs Potgieter Incorporated | Corporate & Commercial Practice – 21 April 2026 Key takeaway: Africa comprises 54 separate legal markets. The four most costly errors at market entry (misreading the licence, underestimating the regulator, ignoring capital flow mechanics, and under-documenting governance) are not theoretical […]
Is IRBA’s disciplinary process fair?
Is IRBA’s Disciplinary Process Fair? A critical look at procedural fairness By Jacobs & Potgieter Inc. 24 March 2026 “Professional discipline derives its legitimacy not from severity, but from fairness.” -Content Sections- The Core Issue The Lessing Judgement Procedural Safeguards vs Reality The Bigger Legal Principle Practical Burden on Professionals The Problem of Asymmetry The […]