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Public procurement remains one of the most significant opportunities for South African businesses, yet it is also one of the areas of greatest uncertainty. Government departments regularly spend billions of rand procuring goods and services from the private sector, but when procurement processes are later found to be unlawful, contractors often find themselves caught in the crossfire.

Cox Yeats is proud to announce that the firm has been shortlisted in three categories at the 2026 African Legal Awards, recognising the firm’s expertise and the outstanding work delivered by its legal professionals. The firm has been shortlisted for: ■ Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team of the Year ■ Restructuring Team of the Year ■ Partner of the Year, Southern Africa – Gareth Cremen

Residents across South Africa face chronic infrastructure failures. Flooding, exposed sewer lines, collapsing riverbanks and stormwater mismanagement are increasingly common. When residents approach their local municipality for help and are met with nothing more than buck passing between government departments, what can they do? Can they obtain a court order compelling the state to act? And if so, which state entity is responsible?

Recent court decisions in the construction and engineering sector have reinforced the importance of properly identifying individuals responsible for unlawful conduct before seeking an interdict. Broad allegations against undefined groups may weaken urgent court applications and prevent relief from being granted.

Recent court decisions in the construction and engineering sector have reinforced the importance of properly identifying individuals responsible for unlawful conduct before seeking an interdict. Broad allegations against undefined groups may weaken urgent court applications and prevent relief from being granted.

Commencement of the Companies Amendment Act, 2024 -Cox Yeats Attorneys

Competition Act and Employee Share Ownership Structures - Cox Yeats Attorneys

News Flash | South African Merger Control Update: New Thresholds Effective 1 May 2026

COX YEATS: TEAM GAINS NEW EDGE

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A BUILDING COLLAPSES ON A CONSTRUCTION SITE

Caitlin Slade Joins Cox Yeats as Associate in Construction & Insurance

The Importance of Clean Teams in Mergers and Acquisitions-Cox Yeats

RISING WAGES, RISING CLAIMS WHAT CONTRACTORS NEED TO KNOW

Rising Wages, Rising Claims: What Contractors Need to Know- Cox Yeats

After the Dust Settles: What Happens When a Building Collapses on a Construction Site -Cox Yeats

Building Through Uncertainty: Why Force Majeure and Escalation Clauses Are Critical in Today’s Construction Contracts - Cox Yeats

COX YEATS RECOGNISED IN CHAMBERS & PARTNERS 2026 RANKINGS

Cox Yeats Recognises Emerging Leaders in 2026 Promotion Announcements

Cox Yeats Shortlisted for Business Rescue and Turnaround Transaction of the Year 2025 at the DealMakers Awards 2026

Cox Yeats appoints Therusha Moodley as Associate- Cox Yeats