Freedom isn’t just a broad, historical term. It’s the ability to own property securely. To protect your family’s future. To run a business with confidence. To resolve disputes fairly. In South Africa, these freedoms are underpinned by one critical foundation: the law. At Mc Naught & Co, we believe that legal guidance isn’t just about […]
The start of a new year is about setting goals. But before you focus purely on revenue targets, ask yourself: Is your business legally protected to achieve those goals? At Mc Naught & Co, we believe your commercial contracts should be more than just paperwork; they should be your 2026 blueprint for business security and […]
Yet another victory in court today - this time against more maladministration by KZN Athletics. We were approached by Sello Mokoena for assistance after he was properly nominated for election to the positions of Athletics South Africa president, vice president and additional member in their upcoming elections scheduled for 31 May 2025, but, excluded from […]
Freedom isn’t just a broad, historical term. It’s the ability to own property securely. To protect your family’s future. To run a business with confidence. To resolve disputes fairly. In South Africa, these freedoms are underpinned by one critical foundation: the law. At Mc Naught & Co, we believe that legal guidance isn’t just about […]
The start of a new year is about setting goals. But before you focus purely on revenue targets, ask yourself: Is your business legally protected to achieve those goals? At Mc Naught & Co, we believe your commercial contracts should be more than just paperwork; they should be your 2026 blueprint for business security and […]
Yet another victory in court today - this time against more maladministration by KZN Athletics. We were approached by Sello Mokoena for assistance after he was properly nominated for election to the positions of Athletics South Africa president, vice president and additional member in their upcoming elections scheduled for 31 May 2025, but, excluded from […]
Who gets what? is the question that we get asked most when sitting down with clients to negotiate and finalise divorce settlement agreements. Whilst an uncontested divorce, where the parties are able to agree on the proprietary consequences (division of assets) gives room to cater to what best suits each couple in their circumstances, the […]
The Comrades' Marathon Association is again under the spotlight and Mc Naught and Co Director Mark Leathers secured a High Court Order against the Association yesterday. Representing himself and 70 other Members of the Association, the Applicants secured a Court interdict as a preliminary measure, pending the final outcome of the Court Application, stopping […]
Who is at fault and can you claim after an airline incident that causes injury? South Africa South African law is based on negligence and normally claims for an injury caused to a person can only be considered if you can establish negligence on the part of the person held responsible for the injury. Aviation […]
Someone owes me money. What is the next step to take? In the legal landscape, the commencement of formal proceedings can be a daunting and costly affair. However, there is a step that typically precedes litigation which can be both an effective tool for dispute resolution and a critical element in the legal process: the […]
So what is commercial law and why do you need an attorney if you're in business? The Indispensable Role of Attorneys in Commercial Law by Mc Naught and Co Director Mark Leathers: "The dynamic landscape of commercial law serves as the backbone for all business transactions, but its complexities can be akin to a labyrinthine […]
What it means to sign a contract and consequences of a change of mind. (Article by Mark Leathers, Director of Mc Naught and Co): Not only when you are a first-time buyer, but especially so, the prospect of signing an offer to purchase for a home can be exciting and is sometimes something which people […]
