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At Velile Tinto & Associates we have built our business and reputation on maintaining high ethical and professional standards with a “Boutique Hotel” style of exceptional service.
This reputation is continued by a vast team of highly-accomplished attorneys whose unrivalled knowledge and extensive experience ensures that Velile Tinto & Associates remains the legal firm of choice for South African businesses, major corporations and private persons.
Contracting with a Company: Check For Director Authority!
A recent High Court judgment reminds us once again of how important it is, when dealing with a company, to check that whichever director/s you are dealing with is/are fully authorised to bind the company. R3 800 000.00 in claims attacked A liquidation application was...
Property and Trusts – Be Careful!
For most of us, business dealings with trusts are most likely to happen when selling a property to, or buying a property from, a trust. But no matter why or how it happens, have your lawyer check that whoever signs for the trust is fully authorised to do so. For want...
Property Buyers: Must You Pay The Previous Owner’s Old Debts?
Imagine this. You buy your dream house. You take transfer. You book a date for your move with Fred's Furniture Removals. But when you apply for electricity and water accounts so you can actually move in, your local municipality refuses until you settle an old (and...
When the Email is Deadlier than the Mail: Watch what You E-agree to!
The danger of inadvertently concluding, amending and/or cancelling agreements by email or other electronic messaging. The car-wash contract that died in cyberspace Take for example the facts of a case recently before the Supreme Court of Appeal – The owner of...
Home Owners Associations: Are You Still At Risk On Insolvency?
Here's a scenario that is unfortunately a real risk these days - You are a member of a Home Owners Association (HOA), Your HOA is struggling to recover arrears levies from other homeowners who have fallen into financial difficulty. If the arrears aren't recovered, you...
Lawyers and Help
Insolvency Lawyers and Help with Credit Risk Management Whether you are a small business owner or manage a medium sized business, cash flow is important for the survival of the business. Lawyers and help regarding debt collection, proactive steps to prevent bad debt...
Banking Legislation
Banking Code and Credit Extension in South Africa Apart from banking legislation in South Africa, banks also adhere to the Code of Banking Practice. Although the code isn’t part of banking legislation, it does provide the guidelines for reasonable conduct, also when...
About Velile Tinto
Basic Information About Our Attorney Services to Corporate Clients We share a bit of background information about Velile Tinto & Associates to give you an indication of the spectrum of our expertise. With a large division devoted to conveyancing of property, we serve...
Legal Aid
What is Legal Aid and Who Qualifies? Legal aid in South Africa was established to provide legal assistance to persons who cannot otherwise afford such and is provided at the expense of the State. The legal aid is available to impoverished persons, children and...
Mercantile Law
Contracts as Part of South African Mercantile Law We, at Velile Tinto & Associates, specialise in the provision of services that fall within the sphere of South African mercantile law to corporations and individuals throughout the country. Contract law forms part of...
Legal Aid and Assistance
Legal Aid and Assistance Regarding Debt Owed by Consumers The Velile Tinto & Associates legal team provides legal aid and assistance regarding foreclosure, insolvency and debt collection processes. Our clients include the likes of banks, home bond companies and...
Velile Tinto & Associates – About Us
Velile Tinto & Associates – About Us You can learn more about us in the brief introduction about Velile Tinto & Associates below. Conveyancing Property transfers form an integral part of our service offering. With a national footprint that includes offices in Gauteng...
Services from Velile Tinto
Profile of Services from Velile Tinto & Associates We have provided a broad overview of the services from Velile Tinto & Associates offered throughout South Africa to clients ranging from banks and insurance companies, to bond originators, real estate agents, sellers,...