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We practise primarily in the areas of property developments and structures, legislative and regulatory advice, corporate property finance and banking, conveyancing, and various notarial services.

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Our Conveyancing Experts

Candice Cellini

Director

Birnam

candice@tcinc.co.za

011 880 6695

082 713 7761

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Wilco Hefer

Director

Birnam

wilco@tcinc.co.za

011 880 6695

082 601 4822

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Caroline Leppan

Director

Birnam

caroline@tcinc.co.za

011 880 6695

083 454 9837

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Dave Pennington

Director

Birnam

dave@tcinc.co.za

011 880 6695

082 323 4856

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Jaco Lötter

Director

Mossel Bay

Jaco@tcinc.co.za

044 220 0240

083 600 4903

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Lebogang Sekete

Associate

Birnam

lebogang@tcinc.co.za

011 880 6695

071 678 3328

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Natania Holtzhausen

Director

Birnam

natania@tcinc.co.za

011 880 6695

076 145 6211

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Reneilwe Mokone

Director

Birnam

reneilwe@tcinc.co.za

011 880 6695

071 674 9906

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Candice Cellini

Director

Birnam

candice@tcinc.co.za

011 880 6695

082 713 7761

VIEW EXPERT

Caroline Leppan

Director

Birnam

caroline@tcinc.co.za

011 880 6695

083 454 9837

VIEW EXPERT

Dave Pennington

Director

Birnam

dave@tcinc.co.za

011 880 6695

082 323 4856

VIEW EXPERT

Jaco Lötter

Director

Mossel Bay

Jaco@tcinc.co.za

044 220 0240

083 600 4903

VIEW EXPERT

Lebogang Sekete

Associate

Birnam

lebogang@tcinc.co.za

011 880 6695

071 678 3328

VIEW EXPERT

Natania Holtzhausen

Director

Birnam

natania@tcinc.co.za

011 880 6695

076 145 6211

VIEW EXPERT

Reneilwe Mokone

Director

Birnam

reneilwe@tcinc.co.za

011 880 6695

071 674 9906

VIEW EXPERT

Wilco Hefer

Director

Birnam

wilco@tcinc.co.za

011 880 6695

082 601 4822

VIEW EXPERT

Featured Insights

Lapsed agreements cannot be revived by addenda

22 April 2025

The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that a contract which is subject to a suspensive condition cannot be revived once... the suspensive condition has lapsed. In the case of Vantage Goldfields SA (Pty) Ltd v Siyakhula Sonke Empowerment Corporation (Pty) Ltd and Another (853/2-23) [2025] ZASCA 01 (9 January 2025) the court found that extending the deadline for the fulfilling of the suspensive condition is legally incompetent.

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Will AI be steering the future of M&A?

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably in some way become part of the day-to-day operations of most businesses.... In the fast-paced and competitive world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a vital strategy for companies looking to expand their reach, increase market share, or diversify their portfolios.

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Car balloon payments: Pop goes your budget!

31 March 2025

A car balloon payment may not be quite as festive as it sounds. Consumers often don’t consider the down-the-road impact... of a balloon payment. In this article, we look at the balloon payment structure and what consumers can do to manage this or alternatives that can be considered when procuring a vehicle.

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When does the Property Transfer clock start in a divorce?

31 March 2025

A recent Chief Registrar’s Circular has shed light on the challenges of determining the correct transaction date for divorce-related property... transfers—especially when settlement agreements are amended after the divorce.

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To vote or not to vote: Post-Commencement business rescue creditors

31 March 2025

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled on a critical issue in business rescue proceedings—can post-commencement creditors vote on rescue... plans? The Mashwayi Projects v Wescoal case brings much-needed clarity, shaping the future of business rescue in South Africa. Find out what this means for creditors, financially distressed companies, and the business rescue process.

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Can your cell phone get you fired?

31 March 2025

Using a cell phone has become so accepted that employees easily forget or ignore the fact that their use at... work may not be approved or allowed by the employer. However, failing to adhere to employer policies on cell phone use could potentially have serious consequences for an employee.

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New SARS reporting puts trusts under the microscope

31 March 2025

SARS has issued stern warnings to trustees to ensure the accurate and honest submission of trust tax returns and made... it abundantly clear that trustees can no longer shift the responsibility of managing a trust’s tax affairs entirely to tax practitioners. This article aims to guide trustees on SARS’ latest tax reporting requirements.

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Power Granted to Body Corporate to Cut Electricity for Unpaid Levies & Municipal Charges

17 March 2025

In the case Body Corporate The Straight v Katisi [2025] ZAGPJHC 2, the body corporate made an application to the ... court for a monetary judgement for the amount of R107 940.00 against the body corporate member / unit owner for outstanding levies and municipal charges.

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Understanding the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 : What It Is and What It Is Not

10 March 2025

Expropriation is a legal power granted to the state under Section 25 of the Constitution, allowing the government to acquire... land for public purposes and in the public interest.

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Merger retrenchments or operational cuts – Where’s the line?

27 February 2025

When is a retrenchment truly merger-related? The Constitutional Court’s ruling in the Coca-Cola case reshapes the debate on job cuts... and business survival.

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