The Cox Yeats Podcast

Cox Yeats Podcast explores the legal issues shaping business, industry and society. Hosted by the firm's legal professionals, each episode delivers practical insights, expert analysis and real-world perspectives on developments across a range of practice areas, helping businesses and individuals navigate an evolving legal landscape with confidence.

Occasionally English South Africa Business · Education

Changes to standard form construction contracts

The latest episode of the Cox Yeats Podcast is now live. In this instalment, Peter Barnard, Claudelle Pretorius, and Chantal Mitchell explore the legal and practical challenges that arise when standard form construction contracts are amended. They discuss: - Which contracts are most commonly used in the public and private…

25 Jun 24 min

Legality Review

What happens when a government contract is challenged through a legality review, and what does it mean for contractors? In this episode, Peter Barnard, Claudelle Pretorius and Chantal Mitchell unpack the role of legality reviews in construction and procurement, exploring their impact on contracts, dispute resolution and the risks contractors…

25 Jun 25 min

Consultants and subcontractors

In this episode of the Cox Yeats Podcast, Peter Barnard, Claudelle Pretorius and Chantal Mitchell explore the legal and practical complexities of consultants, subconsultants and tendering within South Africa's public procurement framework. The discussion begins with an overview of the constitutional principles underpinning government procurement before examining the different tender…

25 Jun 27 min

Acquisition of a Business

The Legal Realities of Business Acquisitions: What Every Buyer and Seller Should Know Acquiring a business is more than just a financial transaction—it’s a strategic move that carries significant legal implications. While growth, market expansion, and synergies drive acquisitions, the legal framework supporting these deals is often the difference between…

25 Jun 17 min

Removing a director as an employee

Removing a director is not always straightforward—especially when they are also an employee. The legal considerations span corporate governance, employment law, and contractual obligations, making it a complex process that requires careful navigation. In this episode of the Cox Yeats Podcast, Randhir Naicker, Benjamin Meadows, Jason Goodison, and Sunil Hansjee…