Webber Wentzel Legal Insights
This is the official Webber Wentzel podcast.
11
DEC
2020
AfCFTA: Africa reopening for business and the role of DFI's
As the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) becomes effective from 1 January 2021, our podcast panel explores what is required to bring about this enhanced regional cooperation, how the various member states can unlock the envisaged benefits and the important role that the Development Finance Institutions can plan within the broader ecosystem.
In 2019, the African Union agreed to create a free trade zone on the continent, the largest since the World Trade Organisation was formed. The African Continental Free Trade Area aims to reduce trade tariffs, create jobs, and generally enhance regional cooperation. AfCFTA aims to add USD3,4 million in wealth creation, a 50% increase in Intra Africa trade by 2030, and unite 1.3 billion people.
In 2019, the African Union agreed to create a free trade zone on the continent, the largest since the World Trade Organisation was formed. The African Continental Free Trade Area aims to reduce trade tariffs, create jobs, and generally enhance regional cooperation. AfCFTA aims to add USD3,4 million in wealth creation, a 50% increase in Intra Africa trade by 2030, and unite 1.3 billion people.
19
NOV
2020
Virtual Hearings in International Arbitration
Arbitration is increasingly used to resolve complex disputes. Our dispute resolution specialists have extensive experience in advising on domestic and international commercial arbitration matters and investment law disputes. We have acted for claimants and defendants (public and private sector parties) in many complex, high-value arbitrations, with a particular focus on Africa.
In this podcast, Webber Wentzel partners, Priyesh and Sarah, along with their host, discuss the advent of virtual hearings in international arbitrations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, the panel unpacks the extensive developments in virtual international arbitration hearings and Webber Wentzel's unique experiences and expertise in this area.
Guests for this podcast are arbitration experts:
Priyesh Daya – Partner, Webber Wentzel; and
Sarah McKenzie - Partner, Webber Wentzel.
Host: Chandni Gopal, Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens.
Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa.
In this podcast, Webber Wentzel partners, Priyesh and Sarah, along with their host, discuss the advent of virtual hearings in international arbitrations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, the panel unpacks the extensive developments in virtual international arbitration hearings and Webber Wentzel's unique experiences and expertise in this area.
Guests for this podcast are arbitration experts:
Priyesh Daya – Partner, Webber Wentzel; and
Sarah McKenzie - Partner, Webber Wentzel.
Host: Chandni Gopal, Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens.
Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa.
24
JUL
2020
Tax insights on debt and corporate restructurings for businesses in distress
Given the current economic crisis as a consequence of the Covid 19 pandemic, as well as the state of the South African economy over the last few years, we have seen a significant increase in debt and corporate restructurings by South African corporate entities. It's no surprise that this trend has continued throughout the last few months, and will most likely continue for the foreseeable future.
Unfortunately, given the complexity of the tax rules relating to debt and corporate restructurings, if these restructurings are not implemented correctly, this could result in additional taxes being payable as well. Obviously, this is not first prize for any entity that finds itself in this situation.
In this podcast, Brian Dennehy and Kyle Beilings process the complicated minefield of debt and corporate restructurings for businesses in distress. They cover the types of debt restructuring mechanisms that are available to companies, tax liabilities and more.
Our experts in this podcast are:
Brian Dennehy, Head of Tax and Banking & Finance, Webber Wentzel; and
Kyle Beilings Partner, Webber Wentzel
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
Unfortunately, given the complexity of the tax rules relating to debt and corporate restructurings, if these restructurings are not implemented correctly, this could result in additional taxes being payable as well. Obviously, this is not first prize for any entity that finds itself in this situation.
In this podcast, Brian Dennehy and Kyle Beilings process the complicated minefield of debt and corporate restructurings for businesses in distress. They cover the types of debt restructuring mechanisms that are available to companies, tax liabilities and more.
Our experts in this podcast are:
Brian Dennehy, Head of Tax and Banking & Finance, Webber Wentzel; and
Kyle Beilings Partner, Webber Wentzel
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
14
JUL
2020
Building an African Arbitration Destination
Arbitration is increasingly used to resolve complex disputes. Our dispute resolution specialists have extensive experience in advising on domestic and international commercial arbitration matters and investment law disputes. We have acted for claimants and defendants (public and private sector parties) in many complex, high-value arbitrations, with a particular focus on Africa.
In this podcast, Webber Wentzel partners, Erin Warmington, Vlad Movshovich and Sarah McKenzie, with special guest from Linklaters, Raquel Galvão Silva , consider what arbitration generally looks like in an African context, and discuss how and why South Africa is becoming a leading arbitration jurisdiction on the continent.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
In this podcast, Webber Wentzel partners, Erin Warmington, Vlad Movshovich and Sarah McKenzie, with special guest from Linklaters, Raquel Galvão Silva , consider what arbitration generally looks like in an African context, and discuss how and why South Africa is becoming a leading arbitration jurisdiction on the continent.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
26
JUN
2020
The role and responsibility of boards in the Covid-19 crisis
Covid-19 has changed organisations fundamentally, including their leadership and governance. Businesses with strong boards which have listened to and communicated empathetically with stakeholders and those that have adopted a stakeholder inclusive approach may better fare in this crisis in the long run.
In this podcast, corporate governance experts from Webber Wentzel and Linklaters unpack the key issues related to corporate governance during Covid-19, covering local and international trends and experiences.
Guest for this podcast are:
Christo Els - Senior Partner, Webber Wentzel
Tom Shropshire - the Global Head of Linklaters' U.S. practice and corporate partner based in London and New York
Madelein Burger - a partner in Webber Wentzel’s corporate and M&A team, based in Johannesburg
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
Host: Giles White, senior advisor for the Africa Group at Webber Wentzel
Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
In this podcast, corporate governance experts from Webber Wentzel and Linklaters unpack the key issues related to corporate governance during Covid-19, covering local and international trends and experiences.
Guest for this podcast are:
Christo Els - Senior Partner, Webber Wentzel
Tom Shropshire - the Global Head of Linklaters' U.S. practice and corporate partner based in London and New York
Madelein Burger - a partner in Webber Wentzel’s corporate and M&A team, based in Johannesburg
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
Host: Giles White, senior advisor for the Africa Group at Webber Wentzel
Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
24
JUN
2020
Part 3: Restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa
Expats working in South Africa raise a myriad of complexities related to immigration, labour law and tax which employers and employees will need to understand. Webber Wentzel and IBN Immigration Solutions have partnered together to help provide some clarity on some of the key issues which arise. The podcast is broken into three parts - the first session looks at whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts. In the second session, we unpack common questions around work visas and employment contracts. In our third and final discussion, we look at restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
Experts featured in this podcast include: Andreas Krensel - the managing owner of IBN Immigration Solutions (a company that provides specialist immigration services for SA and several other countries); Joon Chong - a partner at Webber Wentzel and tax specialist and Kirsten Eisner, also a partner at Webber Wentzel and an employment law specialist.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
Host: Johan Olivier
Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
Part 1: Assessing whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts.
Part 2: Common questions around work visas and employment contracts.
Part 3: Restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
Experts featured in this podcast include: Andreas Krensel - the managing owner of IBN Immigration Solutions (a company that provides specialist immigration services for SA and several other countries); Joon Chong - a partner at Webber Wentzel and tax specialist and Kirsten Eisner, also a partner at Webber Wentzel and an employment law specialist.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
Host: Johan Olivier
Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
Part 1: Assessing whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts.
Part 2: Common questions around work visas and employment contracts.
Part 3: Restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
24
JUN
2020
Part 2: Common questions around work visas and employment contracts
Expats working in South Africa raise a myriad of complexities related to immigration, labour law and tax which employers and employees will need to understand. Webber Wentzel and IBN Immigration Solutions have partnered together to help provide some clarity on some of the key issues which arise. The podcast is broken into three parts - the first session looks at whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts. In the second session, we unpack common questions around work visas and employment contracts. In our third and final discussion, we look at restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
Experts featured in this podcast include: Andreas Krensel - the managing owner of IBN Immigration Solutions (a company that provides specialist immigration services for SA and several other countries); Joon Chong - a partner at Webber Wentzel and tax specialist and Kirsten Eisner, also a partner at Webber Wentzel and an employment law specialist.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
Host: Johan Olivier
Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
Part 1: Assessing whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts.
Part 2: Common questions around work visas and employment contracts.
Part 3: Restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
Experts featured in this podcast include: Andreas Krensel - the managing owner of IBN Immigration Solutions (a company that provides specialist immigration services for SA and several other countries); Joon Chong - a partner at Webber Wentzel and tax specialist and Kirsten Eisner, also a partner at Webber Wentzel and an employment law specialist.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
Host: Johan Olivier
Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
Part 1: Assessing whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts.
Part 2: Common questions around work visas and employment contracts.
Part 3: Restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
24
JUN
2020
Part 1: Assessing whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts
Expats working in South Africa raise a myriad of complexities related to immigration, labour law and tax which employers and employees will need to understand. Webber Wentzel and IBN Immigration Solutions have partnered together to help provide some clarity on some of the key issues which arise. The podcast is broken into three parts - the first session looks at whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts. In the second session, we unpack common questions around work visas and employment contracts. In our third and final discussion, we look at restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
Experts featured in this podcast include: Andreas Krensel - the managing owner of IBN Immigration Solutions (a company that provides specialist immigration services for SA and several other countries); Joon Chong - a partner at Webber Wentzel and tax specialist and Kirsten Eisner, also a partner at Webber Wentzel and an employment law specialist.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
Host: Johan Olivier
Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
Part 1: Assessing whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts.
Part 2: Common questions around work visas and employment contracts.
Part 3: Restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
Experts featured in this podcast include: Andreas Krensel - the managing owner of IBN Immigration Solutions (a company that provides specialist immigration services for SA and several other countries); Joon Chong - a partner at Webber Wentzel and tax specialist and Kirsten Eisner, also a partner at Webber Wentzel and an employment law specialist.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
Host: Johan Olivier
Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
Part 1: Assessing whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts.
Part 2: Common questions around work visas and employment contracts.
Part 3: Restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
28
MAY
2020
The Effect of Covid-19 on Cybersecurity and Cyber Breaches
Cybercrime is always a threat for businesses and governments. But the threat escalated during the Covid-19 lockdown, when working from home became the “new normal". Cybercrime is potentially very costly for businesses: the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack cost an estimated hundreds of millions of dollars for businesses around the world, including in South Africa. In this podcast several Webber Wentzel experts discuss several issues relevant to business in managing the risks associated with cybercrime, including necessary security measures, privacy and POPI, insurance and the legal consequences of a breach of data.
Webber Wentzel’s legal experts featured in this episode: Warren Hero (information technology), Karl Blom (regulatory), Dario Milo (crisis & reputation management), Kim Rew (insurance), Caroline Theodosiou (insurance) and Priyesh Daya (dispute resolution).
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
Host: Lisa Swaine
This podcast is produced for Webber Wentzel by Volume.
Webber Wentzel’s legal experts featured in this episode: Warren Hero (information technology), Karl Blom (regulatory), Dario Milo (crisis & reputation management), Kim Rew (insurance), Caroline Theodosiou (insurance) and Priyesh Daya (dispute resolution).
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
Host: Lisa Swaine
This podcast is produced for Webber Wentzel by Volume.
22
MAY
2020
The Effect of Covid-19 on the Retail Sector - Part 2
Webber Wentzel has recently launched Webber Wentzel Legal Insights. The first series on the channel relates to the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak on various sectors. Today's episode is part two of a two-part episode that focuses on the retail sector and gathers insights from several Webber Wentzel experts looking at some key issues for the sector – trying to unpack both the issues and the opportunities, now and looking forward.
Webber Wentzel’s legal experts featured in this episode: Maria Philippides (insurance), Bernadette Versfeld (intellectual property), Nirvasha Singh (tax - TERS benefit), Mbali Nkosi (health and safety), Dhevarsha Ramjettan (employment) and Shirleen Ritchie (tax - deductions).
Executive Producer: Paula Youens.
Host: Toby Shapshak.
This podcast is produced for Webber Wentzel by Volume.
Webber Wentzel’s legal experts featured in this episode: Maria Philippides (insurance), Bernadette Versfeld (intellectual property), Nirvasha Singh (tax - TERS benefit), Mbali Nkosi (health and safety), Dhevarsha Ramjettan (employment) and Shirleen Ritchie (tax - deductions).
Executive Producer: Paula Youens.
Host: Toby Shapshak.
This podcast is produced for Webber Wentzel by Volume.
20
MAY
2020
The Effect of Covid-19 on the Retail Sector - Part 1
Webber Wentzel has recently launched Webber Wentzel Legal Insights. The first series on the channel relates to the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak on various sectors. Today's episode is part one of a two-part episode that focuses on the retail sector and gathers insights from several Webber Wentzel experts looking at some key issues for the sector – trying to unpack both the issues and the opportunities, now and looking forward.
Webber Wentzel’s legal experts featured in this episode: Michael Evans (regulatory), Pooja Dela (crisis and reputation management), Robert Wilson (competition - excessive pricing) and Mark McIntosh (real estate - force majeure).
Executive Producer: Paula Youens.
Host: Toby Shapshak.
This podcast is produced for Webber Wentzel by Volume.
Webber Wentzel’s legal experts featured in this episode: Michael Evans (regulatory), Pooja Dela (crisis and reputation management), Robert Wilson (competition - excessive pricing) and Mark McIntosh (real estate - force majeure).
Executive Producer: Paula Youens.
Host: Toby Shapshak.
This podcast is produced for Webber Wentzel by Volume.
20
MAY
2020
Media Law: Defamation - Episode 5
This is Webber Wentzel Legal Insights with your host, Dario Milo.
This is episode 5 of our series on Media Law and we are looking at a very important recent defamation case where two veteran journalists, represented by Webber Wentzel, successfully sued the Economic Freedom Party for being called Stratcom agents. Dario's guests are the two applicants in that case - celebrated journalist, author and Economics Editor at SABC NEWS Thandeka Gqubule-Mbeki, and the Caxton Professor of Journalism at Wits University Anton Harber. Anton is the founder and former Editor of the Mail & Guardian and the former Editor-in-Chief of eNCA. Anton and Thandeka go back 30 years to explain the background to this fascinating defamation case and then discuss the judgment itself. It is a deep dive behind the scenes of a stunning legal case.
Host: Dario Milo
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
This podcast is produced by Volume.
This is episode 5 of our series on Media Law and we are looking at a very important recent defamation case where two veteran journalists, represented by Webber Wentzel, successfully sued the Economic Freedom Party for being called Stratcom agents. Dario's guests are the two applicants in that case - celebrated journalist, author and Economics Editor at SABC NEWS Thandeka Gqubule-Mbeki, and the Caxton Professor of Journalism at Wits University Anton Harber. Anton is the founder and former Editor of the Mail & Guardian and the former Editor-in-Chief of eNCA. Anton and Thandeka go back 30 years to explain the background to this fascinating defamation case and then discuss the judgment itself. It is a deep dive behind the scenes of a stunning legal case.
Host: Dario Milo
Executive Producer: Paula Youens
This podcast is produced by Volume.
