South Africa Desk
Our Expertise
Specialism
Corporate & Commercial
Corporate and commercial matters lie at the heart of the South Africa Desk.
Quastels advises South African businesses, investors and entrepreneurs entering or expanding within the UK market on corporate structuring, governance, investment transactions, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder arrangements and commercial contracts.
Working alongside BKI, clients benefit from coordinated advice that takes into account both UK and South African legal and commercial considerations.
BKI has extensive experience advising businesses across South Africa and the broader African continent on corporate transactions, regulatory matters, governance, commercial strategy and dispute prevention. This enables clients to access truly integrated support when managing operations, investments and opportunities across multiple jurisdictions.
Whether establishing a UK presence, securing investment, negotiating commercial agreements or pursuing strategic growth opportunities, our alliance provides practical advice aligned with commercial objectives.
Specialism
Dispute Resolution
Cross-border business inevitably creates the potential for disputes.
Our Dispute Resolution team advises businesses, investors and individuals involved in commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, regulatory investigations and international arbitration.
BKI brings substantial experience in complex and/or significant commercial litigation and dispute resolution within South Africa and in other jurisdictions where, in alliance with colleagues, it establishes a team of of litigation experts, while Quastels provides strategic representation across UK proceedings and international jurisdictions.
Together, our firms help clients assess risk, preserve commercial relationships where possible and pursue decisive action when necessary.
By coordinating legal strategy across both jurisdictions, we help clients manage disputes efficiently and effectively while protecting their commercial and personal interests.
Specialism
Employment
Employment law in South Africa differs significantly from UK employment practice, making specialist guidance essential for businesses and individuals alike.
BKI’s Employment team advises UK employers establishing SA operations on employment contracts, workplace policies, executive appointments, disciplinary procedures, redundancy processes and regulatory compliance.
We also advise relocating employees and senior executives on their rights and obligations under SA employment law.
Through close collaboration between Quastels and BKI, clients receive practical advice that helps bridge the gap between the two legal systems and supports smooth business integration.