Why a franchisor should conduct anti-bribery & corruption due diligence on franchisees

By André Vos and Sabeeha Kathrada on December 6, 2021 Posted in General

Why a franchisor should conduct anti-bribery & corruption due diligence on franchisees When supplying an independent owner with the right to use an established business, a trade name, trademark, proprietary business knowledge and business system, it is essential for a franchisor to conduct a comprehensive background due diligence on that proposed owner. South Africa has … Continue reading

The impact of COVID-19 on anti-bribery and anti-corruption measures

By André Vos and Ntokozo Mbonani on April 9, 2020 Posted in General

Whilst the world deals with the challenge of COVID-19, an equally concerning issue is the manner in which this pandemic threatens anti-corruption and anti-bribery efforts for organisations. Appropriate measures must be put in place to mitigate corruption and bribery risks. Experience has shown that when there is a global health state of emergency, such as … Continue reading

US Regulators highlight importance of pre-acquisition due diligence to avoid liability for corruption

By Matthew Clark (ZA) and Marelise van der Westhuizen (ZA) on February 12, 2015 Posted in General

Increasing enforcement of anti-bribery and corruption regulations and an increased focus on compliance have made a pre-acquisition compliance due diligence a common feature of cross-border M&A transactions in Africa and elsewhere. Many experienced transaction attorneys and dealmakers will be aware of the limits of even the most thorough due diligence. This has led to concerns … Continue reading