Port Elizabeth Law Firm
Legal Services
Commercial and Corporate Attorney
commercial and corporate legal services
Walker and Associates, located in Port Elizabeth, offers a wide range of commercial and corporate legal services, designed to meet the needs of businesses across various industries. Its primary focus is on providing expert legal advice and support that helps clients navigate complex corporate transactions and ensure compliance with South African law. Below is a more detailed overview of the services offered:
Consulting Services in Commercial & Corporate Matters
Walker and Associates offers comprehensive consulting services, providing legal guidance on a wide range of commercial and corporate matters. Whether clients require advice on business structuring, compliance with legal requirements, or assistance with specific corporate issues, the firm’s attorney is well-versed in navigating the legal landscape to help businesses make informed decisions and avoid potential legal pitfalls.
Formation of Companies
and Trusts
Establishing a legal entity, such as a company or trust, requires adherence to strict regulatory guidelines. Walker and Associates guides clients through the entire process of setting up companies and trusts, ensuring all legal requirements are met. It provides assistance with documentation, registration, and the drafting of necessary agreements to ensure the newly formed entities are legally sound and aligned with the clients’ objectives.
Review of Standard Terms and Conditions
For businesses, having effective standard terms and conditions (T&Cs) is crucial to protecting their interests. Walker and Associates reviews clients’ existing T&Cs to ensure they comply with relevant legislation, such as the Consumer Protection Act and the Companies Act. The firm identifies any gaps or areas of non-compliance, offering recommendations and amendments to mitigate risks and safeguard the business’ legal standing.
Review and Amendment of Third-Party Agreements
Businesses often receive agreements from third parties that need to be carefully reviewed to ensure they align with their interests. Walker and Associates scrutinise such agreements, highlighting potential risks and providing clients with tailored amendments. This process ensures that all agreements entered into are clear, enforceable, and beneficial to the client, minimizing exposure to unforeseen liabilities.
Due Diligence
Investigations
When clients are considering acquiring or selling a business or interest, a thorough due diligence investigation is essential. Walker and Associates conducts detailed investigations to evaluate the legal risks associated with the transaction. It examines all relevant contracts, compliance matters, and potential liabilities, providing clients with a comprehensive risk assessment that allows them to make informed decisions during mergers, acquisitions, or disposals.
Negotiating and Drafting Sale and Purchase Agreements
Walker and Associates assists clients in negotiating and drafting sale and purchase agreements, ensuring that the terms are in the clients’ best interests. Whether clients are buying or selling a business or their assets, the firm drafts agreements that cover all key aspects of the transaction, including payment terms, warranties, indemnities, and other critical provisions. This service is particularly beneficial during mergers and acquisitions, where well-drafted agreements are crucial to the success of the deal.
Drafting of Partnership, Beneficiary, Membership, & Shareholder Agreements
Walker and Associates prepares a range of agreements that define the rights and obligations of business stakeholders. These agreements are essential for ensuring that relationships between partners, shareholders, beneficiaries, or members are clearly governed and that potential disputes are resolved efficiently. With a focus on expediting dispute resolution and minimizing litigation costs, the firm’s expertise ensures that these agreements are comprehensive, fair, and tailored to the specific needs of the business.
Mergers &
Acquisitions
Walker and Associates provide expert legal guidance in Mergers & Acquisitions, assisting clients through every stage of the process. From conducting thorough due diligence investigations to negotiating and drafting sale and purchase agreements, the firm ensures transactions are legally sound, minimizing risks and securing favourable outcomes for clients in business mergers, asset acquisitions or disposals.
