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HistoryHistory• • Van Greunen & Associates Incorporated; also better known as VGA Attorneys is a dynamic firm Van Greunen & Associates Incorporated; also better known as VGA Attorneys is a dynamic firm

situated in Centurion close to the major freeways and well situated between Pretoria and situated in Centurion close to the major freeways and well situated between Pretoria and Johannesburg.Johannesburg.

•• Van Greunen & Associates Inc. is focussed to find, implement and manage efficient solutions for Van Greunen & Associates Inc. is focussed to find, implement and manage efficient solutions for their clients at all times. their clients at all times.

•• Today the firm draws on the expertise of a professional team of attorneys and supporting staff that Today the firm draws on the expertise of a professional team of attorneys and supporting staff that provide clients with a comprehensive range of legal services.provide clients with a comprehensive range of legal services.

•• The firm has been serving in an environment that has seen substantial changes in the legal, The firm has been serving in an environment that has seen substantial changes in the legal, economic and property market through which we have adjusted to become a firm with a economic and property market through which we have adjusted to become a firm with a competitive edge.competitive edge.

•• We endeavor to be a partner in your business who can guide you through the ever changing We endeavor to be a partner in your business who can guide you through the ever changing complex business and legal environment, a partner whose methodologies and practices are born complex business and legal environment, a partner whose methodologies and practices are born out of an intuitive understanding of the law.out of an intuitive understanding of the law.

•• We deliver a dynamic product and pride ourselves on responsiveness and excellence. We deliver a dynamic product and pride ourselves on responsiveness and excellence. The Firm is The Firm is founded on core values of honesty, integrity and loyalty. founded on core values of honesty, integrity and loyalty.

•• This firm will become the benchmark of service and dedication in the ever-changing world of law This firm will become the benchmark of service and dedication in the ever-changing world of law and business.and business.

•• VVan Greunen & Associates Inc. Attorneys has a BEE contributor status awarded by an independent an Greunen & Associates Inc. Attorneys has a BEE contributor status awarded by an independent rating agency in accordance with the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation. rating agency in accordance with the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation.

•• WWe look forward to continuing our role as a meaningful contributor to sustainable Broad-based BEE e look forward to continuing our role as a meaningful contributor to sustainable Broad-based BEE in South Africa with service excellence and values. in South Africa with service excellence and values.

•• The firm is properly placed to serve South Africa and the world in offering legal services of the The firm is properly placed to serve South Africa and the world in offering legal services of the highest quality and standards. The depth of our knowledge and expertise coupled with our effort to highest quality and standards. The depth of our knowledge and expertise coupled with our effort to understand the nature and businesses of our clients culminates in a service offering practical understand the nature and businesses of our clients culminates in a service offering practical advice and innovative solutions.advice and innovative solutions.

ServicesServicesEach department comprises of skilled and experienced lawyers who are assisted by competent and Each department comprises of skilled and experienced lawyers who are assisted by competent and fully accessible support staff aiming to render a professional legal service to all our valued clients.fully accessible support staff aiming to render a professional legal service to all our valued clients.

The firm, although working to one goal, is divided into the following departments.The firm, although working to one goal, is divided into the following departments.

•• LitigationLitigation

•• CommercialCommercial

Litigation:Litigation:

The litigation department has a wide scope of interests which include:The litigation department has a wide scope of interests which include:

• High Court (All jurisdictions in RSA)High Court (All jurisdictions in RSA)

• Insolvencies – Compulsory & VoluntaryInsolvencies – Compulsory & Voluntary

• Insolvency Enquiries (415, 417, 152 etc)Insolvency Enquiries (415, 417, 152 etc)

• Urgent ApplicationsUrgent Applications

• Magistrate’s Court (All jurisdictions in RSA)Magistrate’s Court (All jurisdictions in RSA)

• Collection Procedures, including Financial EnquiriesCollection Procedures, including Financial Enquiries

• Companies and Close CorporationsCompanies and Close Corporations

• Matrimonial Law (Divorces, custody and control of minors and maintenance)Matrimonial Law (Divorces, custody and control of minors and maintenance)

• Labour law (Mediations, conciliations and arbitrations)Labour law (Mediations, conciliations and arbitrations)

• Dissolution of any civil law disputesDissolution of any civil law disputes

• EvictionsEvictions

• Civil liability law Civil liability law

• RAF Claims, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Contract Law, Recoveries of assets and RAF Claims, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Contract Law, Recoveries of assets and

Recovery of debt etc.Recovery of debt etc.

• General litigation (Botswana, Namibia and Zambia) including cross border General litigation (Botswana, Namibia and Zambia) including cross border

insolvency mattersinsolvency matters

• International cross border litigation (France, United States of America, United International cross border litigation (France, United States of America, United

Kingdom etc)Kingdom etc)

Commercial:Commercial:

At Van Greunen & Associates Inc we also offer various commercial services including but not At Van Greunen & Associates Inc we also offer various commercial services including but not limited to:limited to:

• Debt and corporate restructuring Debt and corporate restructuring

• Review and management of commercial agreementsReview and management of commercial agreements

• Drafting of commercial agreementsDrafting of commercial agreements

• Take over and mergersTake over and mergers

• Debtor compromises and scheme of arrangementsDebtor compromises and scheme of arrangements

• Management mentoringManagement mentoring

• Sectional title and Home Owner Association managementSectional title and Home Owner Association management

• Wills and testamentsWills and testaments

• Antenuptial ContractsAntenuptial Contracts

• Due diligence investigationsDue diligence investigations

• Capital raisings (including IPO preparation, rights issues and placements)Capital raisings (including IPO preparation, rights issues and placements)

• Mergers and acquisitions (including business sales and purchases)Mergers and acquisitions (including business sales and purchases)

• Reconstructions and recapitalizationsReconstructions and recapitalizations

• Contract negotiation and draftingContract negotiation and drafting

• Franchising and Licensing Franchising and Licensing 

• Debt restructuringDebt restructuring

• Asset sales and purchasesAsset sales and purchases

• Project structuring and financingProject structuring and financing

We are able to provide a comprehensive package to assess the needs of any client and can act We are able to provide a comprehensive package to assess the needs of any client and can act accordinglyaccordingly

ProfessionalsProfessionalsThe firm is spearheaded by dynamic attorneys assisted by competent The firm is spearheaded by dynamic attorneys assisted by competent

administration personnel.administration personnel.

Directors:Johan Van Greunen

Commercial & Corporate Litigation

Support Staff Support Staff

Directors:Innes

SteenekampCommercial and General

Litigation

Associate:Ulrich

WilgenbusCommercial

Associate:Jozanne Hartzer

Litigation

Johan van Greunen - DirectorJohan van Greunen - Director

• Johan van GreunenJohan van Greunen is mainly involved in Commercial Litigation and Insolvency related is mainly involved in Commercial Litigation and Insolvency related matters. Dealing with distressed companies is his niche. matters. Dealing with distressed companies is his niche.

• Areas of PracticeAreas of Practice

• CorporateCorporate • Banking and FinanceBanking and Finance• Commercial PropertyCommercial Property• Corporate and CommercialCorporate and Commercial• Corporate investigations – white collar crimeCorporate investigations – white collar crime• Corporate restructurings and business rescueCorporate restructurings and business rescue

• Dispute ResolutionDispute Resolution • Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Re-structuring Dispute ResolutionBankruptcy, Insolvency and Re-structuring Dispute Resolution

• Commercial LitigationCommercial Litigation• Arbitration (Local and International)Arbitration (Local and International)• Banking and Finance Dispute ResolutionBanking and Finance Dispute Resolution• Corporate RecoveryCorporate Recovery• MediationMediation

• QualificationsQualifications B-Com (Law)B-Com (Law)LLB degrees LLB degrees Diploma in labour law Diploma in labour law Diploma in alternative dispute resolution.Diploma in alternative dispute resolution.

• Contact InformationContact Information +27 83 655 4496+27 83 655 4496Contact Johan van Greunen (Please note email address: jvg@vga.co.za)Contact Johan van Greunen (Please note email address: jvg@vga.co.za)

• Innes Rupert SteenekampInnes Rupert Steenekamp is mainly involved in General Litigation, Insolvency law and is mainly involved in General Litigation, Insolvency law and collection matters. collection matters.

• Areas of PracticeAreas of Practice

• Dispute ResolutionDispute Resolution • ArbitrationArbitration• Recovery proceduresRecovery procedures• Mediation Mediation

• LitigationLitigation• General LitigationGeneral Litigation• EvictionsEvictions• Sequestrations and voluntary surrender of estatesSequestrations and voluntary surrender of estates

• QualificationsQualifications B-Com (Law)B-Com (Law)LLB , LLM (Insolvency Law)LLB , LLM (Insolvency Law)Diploma in insolvency lawDiploma in insolvency law

• Contact InformationContact Information +27 82 335 6048+27 82 335 6048Contact Innes Steenekamp (Please note email address: is@vga.co.za)Contact Innes Steenekamp (Please note email address: is@vga.co.za)

Innes Rupert Steenekamp - DirectorInnes Rupert Steenekamp - Director

• Ulrich Wilgenbus Ulrich Wilgenbus specializes in contract development and various company specializes in contract development and various company secretarial aspects associated therewith. secretarial aspects associated therewith.

• Areas of PracticeAreas of Practice • Commercial and Corporate Law Commercial and Corporate Law • Contract LawContract Law• Law of EnterprisesLaw of Enterprises• Law of TrustsLaw of Trusts• Company Secretarial WorkCompany Secretarial Work• Company and Closed Corporation registrationsCompany and Closed Corporation registrations• CIPC AmendmentsCIPC Amendments

• QualificationsQualifications LLB degree LLB degree BCom degree in Business Management and Law. BCom degree in Business Management and Law.

• Contact InformationContact Information +27 82 806 1144+27 82 806 1144Contact Ulrich Wilgenbus (Please note email address: uw@vga.co.za)Contact Ulrich Wilgenbus (Please note email address: uw@vga.co.za)

Ulrich Wilgenbus –AssociateUlrich Wilgenbus –Associate

• Jozanne Hartzer Jozanne Hartzer assists Johan van Greunen and Innes Steenekamp in various assists Johan van Greunen and Innes Steenekamp in various litigious matters. litigious matters.

• Areas of PracticeAreas of Practice • General LitigationGeneral Litigation

• QualificationsQualifications LL.B. DegreeLL.B. Degree

• Contact Information +27 83 798 6010Contact Jozanne Hartzer (Please note email address: jh@vga.co.za)Contact Jozanne Hartzer (Please note email address: jh@vga.co.za)

Jozanne Hartzer – AssociateJozanne Hartzer – Associate

Jaco Willemse – Candidate AttorneyJaco Willemse – Candidate Attorney

• Jaco Willemse Jaco Willemse assists Johan van Greunen and started his assists Johan van Greunen and started his tenuretenure in our Litigation in our Litigation Department. His focus is mainly on Department. His focus is mainly on Collection Procedures, including Financial Collection Procedures, including Financial Enquiries etc. Enquiries etc.

• Areas of PracticeAreas of Practice • Collection ProceduresCollection Procedures• Financial EnquiriesFinancial Enquiries

• QualificationsQualifications Currently in his final year of his Currently in his final year of his LL.B. Degree at the University of PretoriaLL.B. Degree at the University of Pretoria

• Contact Information +27 83 719 6722Contact Jaco Willemse (Please note email address: ca2@vga.co.za)Contact Jaco Willemse (Please note email address: ca2@vga.co.za)

Cornel Eloff – Candidate AttorneyCornel Eloff – Candidate Attorney

• Cornel Eloff Cornel Eloff assists Johan van Greunen and assists Johan van Greunen and focuses on insolvency law and related focuses on insolvency law and related matters. matters.

• Areas of PracticeAreas of Practice • InsolvencyInsolvency• LitigationLitigation

• QualificationsQualifications Currently in her third year of her Currently in her third year of her LL.B. Degree at the University of South AfricaLL.B. Degree at the University of South Africa

• Contact Information +27 82 040 5901Contact Cornel Eloff (Please note email address: pa3@vga.co.za)Contact Cornel Eloff (Please note email address: pa3@vga.co.za)

We have attended to various trans-border matters including, but not limited, to the We have attended to various trans-border matters including, but not limited, to the following:following:

Zambia Zambia -- Investigation and formulation of rescue planInvestigation and formulation of rescue planLiquidation applicationLiquidation applicationObtaining new investorObtaining new investorFacilitating transferFacilitating transfer

BotswanaBotswana -- Salvaging/Rescue of distressed company and community projectsSalvaging/Rescue of distressed company and community projectsInvestigation of positionInvestigation of positionFormulation of rescue planFormulation of rescue planObtaining investor, engagement with transferObtaining investor, engagement with transfer

South AfricaSouth Africa -- Assisting client with salvaging and turnaround of various Assisting client with salvaging and turnaround of various distressed companies distressed companies

Attending to recovery of various book debtsAttending to recovery of various book debtsAttending to various litigious mattersAttending to various litigious matters

Contact Persons:Contact Persons:MMr Botha Ernstr Botha ErnstSenior Legal Group AdvisorSenior Legal Group Advisor +27 82 903 3341+27 82 903 3341

ReferencesReferencesThe Development Bank of Southern AfricaThe Development Bank of Southern Africa

Over the last couple of years we have been engaged by the Business Turnaround and Over the last couple of years we have been engaged by the Business Turnaround and Workout Department as well the as the Legal Department of the DBSA.Workout Department as well the as the Legal Department of the DBSA.

The engagement comprised of inter alia the following:The engagement comprised of inter alia the following:

• Conducting assessment of the feasibility/commercial viability of projects/companies Conducting assessment of the feasibility/commercial viability of projects/companies in distress;in distress;

• Formulating rescue, alternatively exit strategy;Formulating rescue, alternatively exit strategy;• Consulting with all role players including government agencies;Consulting with all role players including government agencies;• Executing rescue/exit plan;Executing rescue/exit plan;• Attending to realization and maximization of value in project/company;Attending to realization and maximization of value in project/company;• Assisting distressed projects/companies in turnaround;Assisting distressed projects/companies in turnaround;• Attending to recovery of assets;Attending to recovery of assets;• Insolvency investigations and matters ancillary thereto;Insolvency investigations and matters ancillary thereto;• Fraud investigations;Fraud investigations;• Recovery of debtsRecovery of debts

JSC Telecomms (Pty) LtdJSC Telecomms (Pty) Ltd

We have assisted this client over the past 10 years with various litigious matters including but We have assisted this client over the past 10 years with various litigious matters including but not limited to the following:not limited to the following:

Business advisory services and mentoringBusiness advisory services and mentoringTurnaround projectsTurnaround projectsInvestment projectsInvestment projectsInsolvency mattersInsolvency mattersLabour issuesLabour issuesRestructuring of companiesRestructuring of companies

Contact Person:Contact Person:Mr B MohlahlaMr B Mohlahla +27 82 788 0682+27 82 788 0682Managing DirectorManaging Director

Cummins South Africa (Pty) LtdCummins South Africa (Pty) Ltd

We have been assisting this client, locally based, the international manufacturer and We have been assisting this client, locally based, the international manufacturer and associated companies over the past 10 years with various matters, including but not limited associated companies over the past 10 years with various matters, including but not limited to:to:

Commercial services Commercial services Procurement advisory services Procurement advisory services Debt collectionDebt collectionLabour mattersLabour mattersFraud investigationsFraud investigationsInsolvency matters and recoveriesInsolvency matters and recoveriesInsolvency enquiriesInsolvency enquiries

Contact Person:Contact Person:Mr B RajuMr B Raju +27 71 607 1510+27 71 607 1510Head Indirect PurchasingHead Indirect PurchasingMr J FourieMr J Fourie +27 82 829 3045+27 82 829 3045Managing DirectorManaging Director

Insolvency MattersInsolvency Matters

We are assisting several insolvency practitioners with inter alia the following:We are assisting several insolvency practitioners with inter alia the following:

• • Investigation and formulation of viability plans towards companies in Investigation and formulation of viability plans towards companies in distressdistress

• • Assisting liquidators with trading function “in insolvency” incl. launching of Assisting liquidators with trading function “in insolvency” incl. launching of applications to extend powersapplications to extend powers

• • 417 and 152 Insolvency enquiries417 and 152 Insolvency enquiries• • Post insolvency recoveriesPost insolvency recoveries

Contact Persons:Contact Persons:Mr H MullerMr H Muller +27 82 573 9302+27 82 573 9302Insolvency practitionerInsolvency practitioner 0861 8749260861 874926Tshwane TrustTshwane Trust

Mr AO NoordmanMr AO Noordman +27 73 2201 853+27 73 2201 853Insolvency practitionerInsolvency practitioner +27 51 448 3145+27 51 448 3145Matsepes Inc - BloemfonteinMatsepes Inc - Bloemfontein

ClientsClients

Contact DetailsContact DetailsVan Greunen & Associates Attorneys Incorporated Van Greunen & Associates Attorneys Incorporated

t/a VGAt/a VGA 

106 Panorama Avenue106 Panorama AvenueRooihuiskraalRooihuiskraal

Centurion, 0157Centurion, 0157

P.O. Box 68492P.O. Box 68492Highveld, 0169Highveld, 0169

Tel: +27 (0)12 661 2065Tel: +27 (0)12 661 2065Emergency Tel: Emergency Tel: 074 6428 639074 6428 639

Fax: +27 (0)12 661 5494 Fax: +27 (0)12 661 5494 Email: Email: info@vga.co.za

Webpage: Webpage: www.vga.co.za

VAT No.: VAT No.: 4100263096 4100263096 ● Reg No.: 2007/015007/21● Reg No.: 2007/015007/21