Publications

Chances are you have seen a fair number of articles over the years arguing that businesses must continuously develop their employees’ skill sets. Typically, these articles point out that in a time of...

Companies can claim for most of the costs incurred to alleviate the ongoing power cuts; so should consumers. The increasing intensity of load-shedding has battered the budgets of most businesses in SA...

The extent of the damage to SA’s finances will largely depend on how and when the blackouts cease. The incessant interruptions in SA’s power supply over the past 15-plus years have severely constrained...

It is shocking that the South African government seems not to regard the now regular power blackouts lasting four hours at a time as the single biggest risk to South Africa’s economic growth and to...

Eskom has the privilege of being able to claim a tax rebate on every litre of fossil fuel it buys to manage the baseload energy crisis in the country by burning diesel in its open-cycle gas turbines...

What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team

Complex application process discourages businesses, especially start-ups and SMEs  As the world hurtles towards becoming a digital and knowledge-based society, meeting the challenge to ensure that SA...

Perhaps the greatest disruptor in the investment field, cryptocurrencies have attracted significant interest from both small private investors and from governments. But, because of their nature, it’s...