What is Commercial Law?
Commercial law, also known as mercantile law or trade law, is the body of law that applies to the rights, relations, and conduct of persons and businesses engaged in commerce, merchandising, trade, and sales. It is often considered to be a branch of civil law and deals with issues of both private law and public law.
Universities That Offer Commercial Law In South Africa
University of South Africa (UNISA) – College of Law
University of Cape Town (UCT) – The School for Advanced Legal Studies
University of the Free State.
The University of Pretoria.
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) – Pietermaritzburg Campus.
The University of Western Cape.
University of KwaZulu-Natal – Howard College Campus.
What are the branches of commercial law in South Africa?
- Corporation Law.
- Labour Law (LLB)
- Commercial Transactions Law.
- Dispute Resolution.
- Insurance Law.
- Intellectual Property Law A.
- Trademarks & unlawful competition.
- International Trade and Maritime Law.
Is commercial law in demand in South Africa?
Which law is in demand in South Africa? The areas of specialisation in demand include personal accident, corporate, divorce, real estate, intellectual property, criminal, litigation, and immigration law.