Cyberlaw concerns the law of information technology, including computing and the internet. It is related to legal informatics and governs the digital dissemination of both (digitized) information and software, information security and electronic commerce aspects and it has been described as "paper laws" for a "paperless environment". It raises specific issues of intellectual property in computing and online, contract law, privacy, freedom of expression, and jurisdiction.
Where we act
Counsel in our resources, energy and infrastructure cluster act for mining houses, energy producers, telecommunications operators, contractors and the regulators that supervise them. Members appear in the High Court, the SCA, sector-specific tribunals and commercial and construction arbitrations.
How we work
Briefs may be sent directly to a named member or routed through our clerk, who will recommend the most appropriate counsel by seniority and area of focus. Opinions, drafting, mediation, hearings and appeals are all undertaken on the standard JSA tariff with clear scoping at the outset.
Who briefs us
Our Cyber Law members act on instructions from attorneys representing organs of state, listed and unlisted companies, NGOs, professional bodies and individuals across South Africa.