COMMERCIAL LEGAL OPINION LAWYERS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Your Preferred Legal Partner In Commercial Legal Opinions In South Africa
WHAT DOES COMMERCIAL LEGAL OPINION ENTAIL IN SOUTH AFRICA?
Commercial legal opinion in South Africa relates to “a statement of advice by an expert on a professional matter.” A legal opinion, also known as an ‘opinion letter’, is the opinion of a legal practitioner/attorney about applying the law to a particular set of facts. The opinion recipient relies on the legal conclusions and recommendations in entering into commercial transaction.
A legal opinion usually contains the following:
Introduction: A brief background information about client, what they seek and the basis on which the gal opinion is sought.
Documents: A list of documents provided by the client and a list of documents/sources considered by the attorney in providing the legal opinion.
Background: Details facts as received from the client, on which facts legal opinion will be provided.
Legal framework: Details of legal authorities considered by the attorney in providing the legal opinion.
Legal questions: legal questions considered by the attorney in reaching a conclusion.
Discussion: A discussion of the facts and the law.
Conclusion: Recommendations by the attorney.
Disclaimer: Based on information not provided and/or outstanding.
A foreign entity is any business, corporation, trust, society, or any other group not incorporated to do business in South Africa, international organisations and foreign governments.
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM A COMMERCIAL LEGAL OPINION?
Investors often seek commercial legal opinions, partners and management teams of organisations wanting to obtain unbiased and expert advice on professional matters to build, advance, and defend their business interests. Generally, it is wise to seek counsel before entering into any commercial transaction. All parties should carefully consider the nature and volume of the transaction and the legal issues related to it.
The purpose for which a commercial legal opinion is sought must be clear from the onset. Legal opinions are sought mainly by organisations to be aware of the legal impact of a particular transaction or matter, to identify possible legal risks, back up legal arguments, and prove that lawful action was taken in a situation.
PM Attorneys provide professional, written, objective analysis of a company’s legal position in a particular situation that can be relied on. Our team’s commercial legal opinions are based on proper application of South African commercial law practises to a specific set of facts and contain conclusions or recommendations for the organisation.
COMMERCIAL LEGAL OPINION SERVICES
Our team of dedicated attorneys specialise in a comprehensive legal opinion service offering ranging across various aspects of law. We assist clients with the following:
Opinions on all types of business/company reorganisations. These include share transfers and business or asset transfers, both locally and internationally. Commercial agreements, sale of business agreements, company registrations, non- disclosure agreements etc.
PM Attorneys boast extensive experience, knowledge and years in practice, making us the preferred legal partner in South African Law. Contact us for professional, expert advice and practical legal resolutions to your commercial legal opinion matters.
