http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/news.page Eversheds RSS Thu Feb 21 20:00:42 2013 GMT www.eversheds.com/images/Websites/Interface/Logos/logo.gif At international law firm Eversheds we are committed to positive engagement with the communities in which we work across the world. On 18th July teams from Eversheds Johannesburg including lawyers, secretaries, business services staff and the CEO, re... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/mandela-day-2012 2012-08-08 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/mandela-day-2012 A draft of new mining code in Mozambique is currently discussed and could be approved by the end of the year. At this stage, this draft aims to: reduce the exploration time from 10 years to 7 years from the issuance... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Africa-and-mining 2012-07-11 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Africa-and-mining Fiona Bolton, partner at international law firm Eversheds, has been awarded “outstanding solicitor of the year” at the Black Solicitors Network (BSN) awards ceremony held in Central London, UK. The awards recognise members of the networ... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/prestigious-diversity-awards-UK 2011-10-27 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/prestigious-diversity-awards-UK Eversheds has been requested to handle all legal work for the Chevrah Kadisha, the largest Jewish welfare organisation on the African continent, on a pro bono basis. Says Candice Pillay, head of Eversheds’ pro bono department: “This is ... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Chevrah-Kadisha 2011-10-27 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Chevrah-Kadisha Yesterday the South Gauteng High Court handed down an order in terms of which the City of Johannesburg’s application to close down Kitty and Puppy Haven in Alexandra would be postponed, pending the outcome of its rezoning application. Says Mi... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Case-for-cats-and-dogs 2011-09-01 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Case-for-cats-and-dogs On Friday, 19 August 2011 the Competition Tribunal ruled that Biowatch South Africa and the African Centre for Biosafety can intervene in the merger proceedings between United States based Pioneer Hi-Bred Inc and South African owned, Pannar Seed (Pt... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Competition_tribunal 2011-08-22 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Competition_tribunal An order granted by the South Gauteng High Court in March 2010 in favour of 29 prisoners at Johannesburg Medium B Prison is setting a precedent for inmates to obtain their trial transcripts. Says Michal Johnson, associate at Eversheds, who represen... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/precedent_for_prisoners 2011-07-27 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/precedent_for_prisoners Murray Stewart will be joining Eversheds as a partner in the firm’s forensics department on 1 August 2011. Says Derek Rabin, chairman of Eversheds South Africa: “We are delighted to welcome Murray Stewart to the firm. He will be joining... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Forsensic-lawyer-joins 2011-07-27 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Forsensic-lawyer-joins Today Eversheds won its battle against The Law Society of the Northern Provinces in court in the matter around the dispute of its trading name. Routledge Modise Incorporated became a member of Eversheds International Limited in April 2008 and pract... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Battle_against_Law_Society 2011-02-22 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Battle_against_Law_Society The Constitutional Court this week dismissed, with costs, an application by the Gauteng Department of Health for leave to appeal the judgment handed down by Judge van Heerden of the Supreme Court of Appeal upholding the judgment of Judge Lamont in t... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Gauteng_Department_of_Health 2011-02-11 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Gauteng_Department_of_Health Effective 17 January 2011 Charles Butler has taken on the position of Chief Executive Officer at Eversheds South Africa. He will be responsible for practice management, focusing on strategic issues, such as client development and marketing. Derek R... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Charles-Butler-appointed-CEO 2011-01-24 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Charles-Butler-appointed-CEO On 9 December 2010 the Constitutional Court delivered a judgment in the matter of Enrico Bernert vs Absa Bank Ltd, where the applicant sought leave to appeal against the judgment and order of the Supreme Court of appeal that upheld an appeal against... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Evershed-wins-constitutional-court-case 2010-12-09 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Evershed-wins-constitutional-court-case Eversheds won a groundbreaking case on 30 November 2010 in the Constitutional Court in the matter of Bengwenyama Minerals (Pty) Ltd and Others v Genorah Resources (Pty) Ltd and Others. Partner Ian Shapiro represented the Bengwenyama community in a ... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Constitutional-Court-case-for-community 2010-11-30 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Constitutional-Court-case-for-community Eversheds has announced that each year the associate, who is selected as the best all-round achiever, will participate in an international experience to develop their skills at the firm's cost. Derek Rabin, Chairman of Eversheds South Africa, says:... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Achiever-award 2010-10-28 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Achiever-award International law firm Eversheds has been named the Most Innovative Law Firm at the prestigious FT Innovative Lawyers Awards. The firm was ranked number one in the FT Law 50 report, the Financial Times’ ranking of Europe’s most innovativ... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/FT-Most-innovative-law-firm 2010-10-22 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/FT-Most-innovative-law-firm Eversheds has launched an empowerment trust for the benefit of its entire staff, other than white equity partners, as a tool to retain and attract black professionals, which is one of the major challenges faced by law firms. The Lex Empowerment Tru... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Empowerment-trust-for-staff 2010-09-28 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Empowerment-trust-for-staff Eversheds South Africa has appointed Derek Rabin as chairman with immediate effect following the resignation of outgoing chairman Terry Mahon and five other partners. Says Terry Mahon: “During my 14 years at Eversheds it has been a challenge ... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Changes at Eversheds 2010-07-16 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Changes at Eversheds For the second year running, on 9 July 2010 international law firm Eversheds is participating in the volunteering event, Give & Gain Day. Sponsored by Eversheds, Business in the Community's annual employee volunteerin... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Gives-and-Gains-for-the-second-year-running 2010-07-08 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Gives-and-Gains-for-the-second-year-running On 25 March 2010, 70 poor residents of a slum-block of flats in Yeoville, Johannesburg won a case against their eviction in the Supreme Court of Appeal. Eversheds' pro bono department represents the Yeoville residents. In... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Landmark-ruling-by-Supreme-Court 2010-03-30 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Landmark-ruling-by-Supreme-Court Local law firm Routledge Modise Incorporated, which has been practising as Eversheds since the 1st of July this year, has laid a complaint with the Competition Commission relating to an attempt by The Law Society of the Northern Provinces (The Law S... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Eversheds-(South Africa)-accuses-Law-Society 2009-12-01 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Eversheds-(South Africa)-accuses-Law-Society At a dinner held at the University of the Witwatersrand on 1 October 2009 in honour of alumni for exceptional service to the community, Maryann Middleton, a partner at Eversheds, was recognised for the legal and financial support she provides pro bo... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Partner-at-Eversheds-recognised-for-pro-bono-work 2009-10-01 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Partner-at-Eversheds-recognised-for-pro-bono-work On 16 July 2009 Eversheds launched its pro bono department to administer and co-ordinate the provision of pro bono services by the firm’s attorneys and to manage the firm’s social responsibility programme. In his keynote address last ni... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Eversheds-launches-pro-bono-department 2009-07-17 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Eversheds-launches-pro-bono-department Eversheds, previously known as Routledge Modise, has appointed Lavery Modise as its deputy chairman. Says Terry Mahon, chairman of the firm: “Lavery Modise, who heads up the firm’s employment law department, has been an integral part in... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Eversheds-appoints-Lavery-Modise 2009-07-08 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/south-africa/Eversheds-appoints-Lavery-Modise