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Our directors are often asked to speak and participate at a range of industry conferences. We also host regular seminars to ensure our clients are kept apprised of the latest trends and regulatory developments in South Africa's legal framework.
Topics addressed include:
Forensics
To find a corporate criminal you have to know where to look… - 18 February 2010
White collar crime has become endemic in modern corporate life and South African businesses increasingly confront significant challenges in preventing and countering fraud, corruption and dishonest misconduct, particularly when employees are involved.
Werksmans held a Forensics seminar, hosted by director Dave Loxton, which provided practical insights into how your business can prevent and combat the scourge of economic crime, and keep on the straight and narrow while complying with enhanced ethical and governance requirements. Specifically the seminar will address following:
- Corporate fraud trends
- Best practice regarding the prevention and detection of white collar crime
- Regulatory compliance and corporate governance considerations
- The development of pre-emptive Corporate Compliance Programmes
Related Presentations: Download Dave Loxton’s Presentation
Consumer Protection Act
The Goods, the Bags and the Ugly: A Consumer Protection Act Seminar - 23 July 2009
Presenters: Neil Kirby, Eric Levenstein and Ina Meiring, Directors
Seminar Overview: This new legislation will have wide-reaching impact on South African business as we know it. The Act consolidates the rights of consumers and attempts to promote what has been termed a fair, accessible and sustainable marketplace for consumer products and services. The seminar provided insights into the key implications of the Act.
Related Presentations: Download Neil Kirby's Presentation Download Ina Meiring's Presentation Download Eric Levenstein's Presentation
READY, STEADY, GO! Get all the insight into the Consumer Protection Bill without shopping around – 19 February 2009
Presenters: Neil Kirby and Ina Meiring, Directors
Seminar Overview: The new Consumer Protection Bill will be enacted shortly. The new legislation will have wide-reaching impact on South African business as we know it. The Bill consolidates the rights of consumers and attempts to promote what has been termed a fair, accessible and sustainable marketplace for consumer products and services. Join Directors Neil Kirby and Ina Meiring for a seminar which will help you understand the key implications of the new legislation and how best to safeguard your business interests.
Related Presentations: Download Ina Meiring's Presentation
Goods And Services Like You've Never Seen Them Before: Consumer Rights in South African Law - 30 July 2008
Presenters: Eric Levenstein, Neil Kirby, Directors
Seminar Overview: The new Consumer Protection Bill will be enacted during the course of 2008 and will have wide-reaching impact on a diversity of key industries in South Africa. The Bill consolidates the rights of consumers and attempts to promote what has been termed a fair, accessible and sustainable marketplace for consumer products and services. In amongst the legalese, what are the issues of which you should be aware?
Related Presentations: Download Neil Kirby's Presentation Download Eric Levenstein's Presentation Download David Burdette's Presentation
Business Recovery, Insolvency Restructuring
Health Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Medicines & Related Substances Amendments Seminar – 26 March 2009
Presenters: Neil Kirby and Bulelwa Khemese, Directors
Seminar Overview: Werksmans Incorporating Jan S. de Villiers held a seminar to discuss the proposed amendments to the Medicines & Related Substances Act No. 101 of 1965, as amended (“the Act”) and the amendments to the General Regulations in terms of the Act.
Related Presentations: Download Neil Kirby's Presentation Download Bulelwa Khemese's Presentation
Tax
Tax Amendments Seminar: 25 November 2008
Presenters: Ernest Mazansky and Kyle Mandy, Directors, Werksmans Tax (Pty) Ltd
Seminar Overview: Our firm hosted a half-day conference at which Ernest Mazansky and Kyle Mandy, Directors in our Tax team, covered issues to help you effectively navigate the complexities and business implications of the 2008 Tax Amendments. Our keynote speaker, Keith Engel, Chief Director: Legal Tax Design, National Treasury, provided insights into the rationale behind the changes.
Related Presentations: Download Ernest Mazansky's Presentation Download Kyle Mandy's Presentation Download Keith Engel's Presentation
Companies Act
Companies Bill Seminar Series - 4, 9, 16 September & 13 October 2008
Presenters: Gareth Driver, Wildu du Plessis, Ina Meiring, Eric Levenstein, and Paul Winer, Directors
Seminar Overview: Our firm, accompanied by a panel of experts, hosted a definitive Companies Bill seminar series during September and October 2008. The seminars provided business with high-level insights into the Bill while highlighting the key aspects to be aware of. We are pleased to make available to clients, seminar attendees and the broader marketplace some of the presentations leveraged at the seminars.
Related Presentations: Seminar 1 - Companies Bill Overview: Thursday, 4 September 2008 Download Piet Delport's Presentation Download Ina Meiring's Presentation
Seminar 2 - 2013 Corporate Finance and Fundamental Transactions: Tuesday, 9 September 2008 Download Piet Delport's Presentation Download Ina Meiring's Presentation Download Gareth Driver's Presentation
Seminar 3 - Corporate Governance: Directors Duties and Creditor & Shareholder Rights: Tuesday, 16 September Download Gareth Driver's Presentation Download Piet Delport's Presentation
Seminar 4 - Business Rescue, Compromises with Creditors and Winding-Up: Monday, 13 October Download Eric Levenstein's Presentation Download Paul Winer's Presentation
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