If someone uses your registered trademark without permission, their conduct may amount to trademark infringement under South African law. Depending on the circumstances, the trademark owner may be able to obtain an interdict, claim damages or pursue other legal remedies.
A company can enter business rescue either voluntarily through a board resolution or by court application brought by an affected person. The Companies Act governs both processes and aims to rehabilitate financially distressed businesses through restructuring and legal protection.
A company should consider business rescue when it becomes financially distressed, and there is a reasonable prospect of recovery. The business rescue requirements focus on both financial distress and the likelihood of achieving a better outcome for creditors than liquidation.
Protecting your business during divorce requires understanding your marital regime, assessing accrual claims, ensuring accurate business valuation, reviewing shareholder agreements, and negotiating structured settlements to avoid forced sale or disruption. Proactive legal guidance helps safeguard ownership, continuity, and long-term financial stability.
Business rescue is a legal process under South Africa’s Companies Act that helps financially distressed companies restructure their affairs, avoid liquidation, and achieve a better outcome for creditors, employees, and shareholders.