webman, Author at LNP Attorneys

01 Jun Five ideas for jumpstarting the economy

Posted at 11:19h in News

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17 May Ensure your compliance: What you need to know about the mandated Covid-19 Health and Safety Regulations for a phased return to work

Posted at 09:48h in News

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15 May ‘Forgotten Act’ could spur economic development

Posted at 06:50h in News

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14 Apr Upfront pricing: The new age of legal fees

Posted at 19:51h in News

The legal fraternity is infamous for being costly, with lawyers traditionally charging clients for every email and phone call undertaken to resolve a matter. Hourly rates are the norm but, in an age where the client is sophisticated and measured by its external legal spend,...

31 Mar Free legal advice – Covid-19

Posted at 10:10h in News

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31 Mar Know your employment rights during the lockdown

Posted at 09:32h in News

A national lockdown in the face of a global pandemic of this nature is unchartered territory in South Africa, naturally causing much consternation and uncertainty among many, particularly in employment relationships. Here are 5 things that every employee and employer should know during the lockdown. 5...

15 Nov South Africa needs to adopt a “people first” PPP model in the renewable energy sector

Posted at 14:26h in News

RICARDO PILLAY, Director and Team Leader| Construction | Infrastructure | PPPs spoke at the 14th Annual Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation Conference on the topic "South Africa needs to adopt a “people first” PPP model in the renewable energy sector" on 15 November 2019. Read his full...

30 Sep Cabinet fails to approve IRP 2019: how does this impact the procurement of new energy projects?

Posted at 19:34h in News

Policy uncertainty for South Africa’s energy mix has discouraged investor confidence in South Africa’s energy sector. Without an updated policy there is no framework to procure the generation of new energy. The draft 2019 IRP supports an energy mix of coal, gas, nuclear and renewables. It...

03 Sep The FIDIC Emerald Book 2019

Posted at 13:51h in News

The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) launched the first international standard form contract for tunnelling and underground works: the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Underground Works for tunnelling and underground works, First Edition (2019) (the Emerald Book). Tunnelling and underground works are amongst the most...

03 Sep IPP Office commits to swift implementation of its procurement programme

Posted at 13:24h in News

On 19 August 2019, acting head of the IPP Office, Sandra Coetzee (who stepped into the role in July 2019 following the departure of Karen Breytenbach), confirmed in media reports there would be “no surprises” in the biding documentation once procurement activities resume for Bid...

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