Dentons - South Africa Newsletter

National Industrial Participation in South Africa

March 29, 2016

This contribution considers the regulatory framework of National Industrial Participation in South Africa, and specifically sets out the National Industrial Participation Programme and the NIP Revised Guidelines of 2013. The examination of the framework serves the interest of prospective participants in the programme and serves to identify the shortcomings of the programme.

An Introduction to Business Structures as contained in the Revised Uniform Act relating to Commercial Companies and Economic Interest Groups

March 29, 2016

The OHADA laws have simplified the various vehicles available to persons doing business in West and Central Africa. The article provides a basic overview of the business structures available to investors, as well as the benefits of each structure, as contained in the revised Uniform Act relating to commercial companies and economic interest groups.

China Proposes Revisions to Laws on Commercial Bribery

March 3, 2016

On 25 February 2016, China's State Council released proposed draft amendments to the anti-bribery provisions of China's Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL), a broad-ranging law with provisions on commercial bribery as well as trade secrets, competition, advertising, procurement, and more. We summarise below key changes in the proposed amendments.

California Commissioner calls for divestiture from carbon-based investments

February 5, 2016

California Commissioner Dave Jones calls for insurance industry divestment from thermal coal and announces a new requirement for disclosure of carbon-based investments held by insurance companies.

Dentons wins 2016 Best Performing Legal Brand

March 10, 2016

Dentons has won the Best Performing Legal Brand category at the Managing Partners’ Forum (MPF) Awards 2016, which honour exceptional achievement in the management of professional firms.