Banking & Finance Team brochure

Deneys Reitz’s Banking and Finance Team, one of the largest and most dynamic groups of banking specialists in South Africa, has an undisputed reputation for its competence and integrity.

Are passengers just pawns, or airlines kings in the game of air transportation?

Individually passengers may not wield much power, but collectively they are something much stronger – they are consumers.

Legal Services Sector in turmoil over transformation that threatens the way it functions

Every industry is facing the challenges of transformation, but the legal profession is grappling with legislation that will alter the structure of the profession and how it operates fundamentally. “Make no mistake, I have sympathy for those policy makers who have had to draft the Bill,” says Aslam Moosajee, a director at Deneys Reitz Attorneys.

Taxman pounces on Mpisane

The Taxman has staked his claim on the multimillion-rand business empire of wealthy Durban couple S’bu and Shauwn Mpisane by pouncing on their luxury vehicles, which are worth about R17 million. Derek Reed, a director of law firm Deneys Reitz in Durban, said that section 91 of the Income Tax Act allowed Sars a “short cut” to get a judgement against a defaulter.

Business rescuers will need special skills

Stephen Kennedy-Good, a director at Deneys Reitz attorneys, says only time will tell if a new class of “turnaround specialists” will arise

Better make sure to tick all the boxes

With the FIFA 2010 World Cup now just around the corner, it seems there is no one who has not brainstormed as to how to exploit any and every opportunity to make a little extra cash. By now even the most sceptical have realised the magnitude of this momentous event, and the opportunities and potential it presents for South Africa.

Bumped - and nowhere to go

All packed and ready to go… to that important business meeting, that promising job interview, that well-deserved holiday, or to watch the World Cup of the “beautiful game”, Passport, cellphone, cash and ticket? Check.

Long arm of the SARS lifestyle audit police

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is becoming increasingly vigorous in its dealings with delinquent taxpayers.

How to score goals in 2010

Much as with any country wishing to host the FIFA Soccer World Cup, the South African government had to provide a number of guarantees to FIFA. These included, in the main, guarantees providing a conductive and supportive financial environment, protection of intellectual property rights, safety and security, healthcare services, transport and telecommunications.

Some tax planning tips

While Revenue Authorities are viewed by taxpayers with a mixture of distrust and even fear, there are ways to substantially minimise the risk of falling foul of the South African Revenue Service.  One of these ways is to ensure one’s tax submissions are accurate and timeous.  This is the time of year to begin this arduous process.