ADV Legal Services

Contracts & Commercial Law

Commercial Law demands a unique and holistic approach because businesses often involve complex structures like Companies, Closed Corporations, and Trusts. For your business to thrive and remain secure, the law and your business strategy must work hand in hand.

At André de Villiers & Associates, we specialise in the delicate balance between people—whether management or family—and the business itself. Sometimes, these structures need a legal audit or strategic consultation to ensure everything stays aligned and efficient. We’re happy to collaborate with your bookkeeper to achieve this.

Trusts, when set up correctly, can be excellent tools for preserving assets and protecting your financial future.

When contract law and civil law overlap, it’s known as commercial litigation. At André de Villiers & Associates, we’re well-equipped to handle such litigation—or to help you draft virtually any type of agreement your business may need.

Services & Solutions

  • Various forms of Contracts, Negotiations & Drafting
  • Sale of Business Agreements (going concern)
  • Company Memorandum of Incorporation, Shareholders Agreements (Companies)
  • Sale of Shares Agreements (Companies)
  • Member’s Interest Agreements (Closed Corporations)
  • Sale of Members’ Interest Agreements (Closed Corporations)
  • Partnership, Association, Licensing and Franchise Agreements
  • Supply, Distribution and Service Level Agreements
  • Real Estate Development Agreements, Deeds of Sale, Leases
  • Loan, Financing and Funding Agreements (compliance with the National Credit Act)
  • Registrations with the National Credit Regulator as Registered Credit Providers
  • Employment/Retrenchment/Restructuring Advice/Agreements/Process.
  • Restraint of Trade Agreements
  • Contract Drafting & Review
  • Employment Contracts
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Compliance Audits & Training
  • Independent Trusteeship (assistance to existing or taking on the role)
  • Assist Businesses Streamline Operations and Manage Legal Risk Proactively
  • Referrals available for top-notch OHS Compliance & Advisory
  • Registration of Companies and Non-profit Organisations/Companies
  • Competition Law, Constitutional Law & Corporate Law
  • Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Reservation of name
  • Shelf Company with Amendments
  • Registration of New Company
  • Registration of Personal Liability Company
  • Amendment of MOI for PTY LTD
  • Drafting Amendment of MOI for PTY LTD
  • Amendment of Name of Company/Close Corporation (NOTE: that this also requires an alteration of MOI as well with special resolutions by shareholders)
  • Amendment of Directors/Members
  • Amendment of Shareholding/Member’s Interest
  • Amendment of Auditor
  • Amendment of Financial Year
  • Amendment of Address
  • De-registration of Company/Close Corporation
  • Re-instatement of Company/Close Corporation
  • Conversion of Close Corporation to Company
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Disclosure Certificates

Why Choose Us

  • Personalised strategy—No cookie-cutter advice.
  • Over a decade of experience in Commercial and Litigation Agreements and Disputes.
  • Compliance Audit & Compliance Training experts.
  • Monthly Legal Check-ins available (on-site or virtual).
  • HR Oversight