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AI and the law
Posted on July 7th, 2026
It feels like every time you look at the news or use a program you are being told about AI. The reports about AI fall into two categories. It will either make your life easier and improve your life, or… Read more »
New Identity Checks: Here’s What You Need to Know
Posted on July 7th, 2026
A change is here that will impact the way we as lawyers will deal with our clients. On 1 July 2026 law firms became an AML/CTF Tranche 2 entity. What does this mean, apart from us reciting an alphabet soup… Read more »
Recording other people: What are the legalities?
Posted on August 19th, 2024
In modern times, it is easy to make audio or video recordings of situations with our smart phone. The ease with which these recordings can be made means that you could be recorded without your knowledge. Whether such recording is… Read more »
A Testamentary Trust Will
Posted on July 15th, 2023
What is a Testamentary Trust? A testamentary trust is a trust created by a Will. It is generally a discretionary trust – one where the trustee has full discretion about who benefits, and to what extent, under the trust. Why… Read more »
Understanding Demerit Points and your License
Posted on March 29th, 2023
Most people believe that a drivers license has so many points and if we lose them by committing traffic offences our license is suspended. Most people also believe that there are specific periods when double demerit points are lost. Most people are wrong.
A legal guide to business leases
Posted on July 5th, 2022
If you don’t already occupy suitable premises for your business, you have a choice to buy or lease. The right option for you can be better determined with the advice of financial and legal professionals. If you decide to lease… Read more »