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Perino Pama

Director, Litigation

Perino Pama practises mainly at our Plettenberg Bay office but is available by appointment to consult at our Knysna office. ... He holds the degrees BA, LLB and LLM (Masters in Public Law) (UCT) and is a notary.

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Plettenberg Bay

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072 381 9738

Andy Cox

Director, Conveyancing

Andy is a general practitioner at Mosdell, Pama & Cox Inc., and runs the firm’s Conveyancing Department, concentrating on general... property and commercial matters.

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Knysna

Plettenberg Bay

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044382 5721

083 561 0917

Celeste van Wyk-Mowers

Director, Commercial & Litigation

Celeste joined Mosdell Pama & Cox Inc in 2015 and she practices in the Commercial and Litigation Departments in our Knysna office.

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Knysna

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044 382 5721

071 325 9573

Julie Maynard

Associate, Wills & Estates

Julie Maynard is an attorney at the Mosdell, Pama & Cox Inc.’s Plettenberg Bay office.

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Plettenberg Bay

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044 382 5721

082 857 4725

Cindy Allan

Consultant, Litigation & Conveyancing Departments

Cindy Allan is a consultant at the firm’s Plettenberg Bay office. She is a general practitioner, notary and conveyancer.

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Plettenberg Bay

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044 533 1115

082 955 0644

Ed Harris

Consultant, Conveyancing

Ed Harris, a consultant at the firm, practises in the fields of conveyancing and liquor law. He joined Mosdell, Pama... & Cox Inc.’s Knysna office in October 2009.

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Knysna

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044 382 5721

083 432 2428

Perino Pama

Director, Litigation

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Plettenberg Bay

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044 533 1115

072 381 9738

Andy Cox

Director, Conveyancing

Andy is a general practitioner at Mosdell, Pama & Cox Inc., and runs the firm’s Conveyancing Department, concentrating on general... property and commercial matters.

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Knysna

Plettenberg Bay

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044 382 5333

044382 5721

083 561 0917

Celeste van Wyk-Mowers

Director, Commercial & Litigation

Celeste joined Mosdell Pama & Cox Inc in 2015 and she practices in the Commercial and Litigation Departments in our Knysna office.

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Knysna

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044 382 5333

044 382 5721

071 325 9573

Julie Maynard

Associate, Wills & Estates

Julie Maynard is an attorney at the Mosdell, Pama & Cox Inc.’s Plettenberg Bay office.

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Plettenberg Bay

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044 382 5333

044 382 5721

082 857 4725

Cindy Allan

Consultant, Litigation & Conveyancing Departments

Cindy Allan is a consultant at the firm’s Plettenberg Bay office. She is a general practitioner, notary and conveyancer.

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Plettenberg Bay

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044 533 1153

044 533 1115

082 955 0644

Ed Harris

Consultant, Conveyancing

Ed Harris, a consultant at the firm, practises in the fields of conveyancing and liquor law. He joined Mosdell, Pama... & Cox Inc.’s Knysna office in October 2009.

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Knysna

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044 382 5333

044 382 5721

083 432 2428

Werner Smit

Consultant, Commercial, Conveyancing and Litigation

Werner practises as an associate in our Knysna office and joined Mosdell, Pama & Cox in 2018.

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Knysna

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044 382 5721

Kiana Venter

Associate,

Kiana Venter joined Mosdell, Pama & Cox at our Plettenberg Bay offices as an associate in 2024, after being admitted... an attorney in the Cape Town High Court.

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Plettenberg Bay

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From pen to platform: can you sign digitally?

14 January 2026

Are digital signatures legally valid? Find out when electronic signing works, and when “pen to paper” is still required.

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Who pays for construction delays?

29 October 2024

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Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible

03 October 2024

On 28 June 2024, the Competition Commission published Draft Guidelines under section 79(1) of the Competition Act to address its... approach towards 'indivisible transactions.' These guidelines are aimed at providing clarity on how multiple transactions can be evaluated as a single merger filing. In this article, we explore the key elements of the Dra

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The implications of a waiver of rights by directors

02 September 2024

The Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) recently handed down a judgement in what has been cited as a ‘landmark case’... in respect of the waiver of directors’ rights and the impact of such waiver on a company. In this article, we look at what a ‘waiver’ of rights in terms of a contract entails and what the effect

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Suretyship vs Guarantee. What’s the difference?

02 May 2024

In this article, we look at two primary forms of security commonly found in financial transactions, namely suretyship agreements and... guarantees, and explain the difference between these two forms of security.

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Can Landlords unilaterally charge for additional services?

02 May 2024

The relationship between landlord and tenant can be a complex one fraught with dangers for a careless landlord. In this... article, we explore whether a landlord can provide additional value-added services to its tenants beyond the scope of what is outlined in the lease agreement and then unilaterally charge extra for such services or remove existing

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Construction Contracts: Is it a “one-size-fits-all” decision?

22 February 2024

Clients often have very different perceptions about the necessity and type of contract they may need for their construction contract.... Surprisingly, even with large development projects, there is often the view that if you have the quote and designs, why then bother with a contract? In this article, we provide some guidance on the various types of c

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An introduction to mergers and acquisitions in South Africa

24 January 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions or ‘M&As’ have become integral components of South Africa’s corporate landscape and play a crucial role in... economic growth and development. In this article, we explore the legal framework and key considerations surrounding M&A transactions in South Africa by looking at the regulatory environment, c

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Terminating a contract – beware of the fine print!

28 February 2023

In the world of contracts, the concluding of a contract is only the beginning of the process. Managing a contract... to conclusion, including navigating all the pitfalls along the way, is just as big a part of the overall success of a contract. In this article we will explore the importance of correctly terminating a contract, as, let’s face it,

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From pen to platform: can you sign digitally?

14 January 2026

Are digital signatures legally valid? Find out when electronic signing works, and when “pen to paper” is still required.

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Who pays for construction delays?

29 October 2024

There is an old joke in the construction sector that says, “All construction projects follow the 3, 2, 1 rule... - It takes three times longer than planned, costs twice as much as planned, and you only ever develop property once.” This is obviously an exaggeration, but as is often the case, there is some truth in the joke. In this article, we explore construction projects that are not completed by their deadlines, examining who should be held accountable for this and the additional costs that usually follow.

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Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible

03 October 2024

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The implications of a waiver of rights by directors

02 September 2024

627

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Suretyship vs Guarantee. What’s the difference?

02 May 2024

1203

Article

Construction Contracts: Is it a “one-size-fits-all” decision?

22 February 2024

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An introduction to mergers and acquisitions in South Africa

18 October 2023

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Terminating a contract – beware of the fine print!

28 February 2023

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Remission of rent and sub-lessees

19 May 2022

The Covid-pandemic caused a major disruption to many commercial rental properties, with lessees claiming remission of rent because of their... inability to use and enjoy the rental properties. Although subject to many factors, it is common cause that lessees have been able to claim remission of rent due to Covid-19. But what is the position when it comes to a sub-lessee? Can a lessee claim for remission of rent if the sub-lessee was deprived of occupation?

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