We assist businesses in all areas of Transaction Support Services
At Caveat, our team works alongside businesses to support all legal aspects of transactions, from initial deal structuring to post-closing compliance. Whether you’re selling, acquiring or investing, we help ensure that your transaction is sound, legally compliant, and well-executed.
Our expert team offers hands-on legal support at every stage of the process. This includes reviewing and drafting documents, coordinating with stakeholders, managing due diligence, and helping businesses meet all regulatory requirements. Our goal is to make complex transactions as smooth and risk-free as possible.
There’s something very rewarding about simplifying processes: helping clients navigate deals that are commercially and personally significant with confidence, clarity, and pragmatism.
— Alex McCall
Clients
Our Transaction Support Services
We offer end-to-end legal guidance and support across the following areas:
Deal Preparation & Legal Structuring
- Drafting and negotiation of NDAs, MOUs, and Letters of Intent
- Legal strategy and transaction structuring for tax and regulatory efficiency
- Identification of legal and regulatory risks at an early stage
- Stakeholder and shareholder alignment
Due Diligence & Agreement Support
- Comprehensive due diligence investigations and risk assessments
- Legal review of commercial, corporate, employment, IP, and compliance matters
- Preparation of due diligence reports and risk mitigation advice
- Drafting and negotiation of Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and related documentation
Conditions Precedent & Deal Execution
- Fulfilment tracking and coordination of Conditions Precedent (CPs)
- Board resolutions, corporate governance documentation, and signing packs
- Deal closing support, including legal facilitation of signing and execution
- Coordination with stakeholders to ensure seamless closing
Post-Transaction Compliance
- Post-closing regulatory filings (CIPC, Competition Commission, etc.)
- Contract novation and corporate record updates
- Implementation support for governance changes and integration requirements
Cross-Border Transaction Support
- Regulatory and exchange control advisory
- Legal coordination across jurisdictions
- Foreign investment compliance and approvals
Why Choose Caveat Legal for Your Transaction Support Services?
Caveat’s team of commercial lawyers combines deep transactional experience with sharp legal thinking and business acumen, guiding clients confidently through every phase of the deal.
We operate on a flexible, on-demand model – so you only pay for the support you need, when you need it – without the overheads of a traditional firm.
Our strategic approach helps anticipate legal red flags early, preserving both timelines and value, while ensuring full compliance with South African regulations and international best practices.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions Around Transaction Support
We assist with deal structuring, due diligence, share purchase agreements (SPAs), board resolutions, CP fulfilment, and post-closing compliance.
Businesses undergoing mergers, acquisitions, or restructurings, including startups, scale-ups, corporates, and investors managing complex or cross-border deals.
Without experienced legal oversight, deals can face delays, compliance risks, or disputes. Our team ensures transactions are structured, negotiated, and executed clearly and confidently.
Yes, we manage legal tasks related to CP, coordinating with stakeholders to avoid last-minute roadblocks and ensure smooth closings.
We review contracts, governance, compliance, liabilities, and more—highlighting risks early so informed decisions can be made before signing.
Absolutely. We help businesses navigate multi-jurisdictional issues, including competition filings, regulatory approvals, and foreign investment compliance.
We offer agile, on-demand legal support—combining top-tier expertise with flexible resourcing, so clients only pay for what they need when needed.
Trust Caveat Legal to make your Transactions as stress-free as possible. Set up a consultation with our team of experts today:
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