Partnerships: When Business and Friendship Collide
Partnerships share profit and liability. This session explains why they are one of the most dangerous structures.
2 CPD units August 11, 2026 1 presenter
What will set you apart
By completing this course you will gain the following competencies
- How partnerships arise
- Partner duties
- Personal liability exposure
- Profit and loss sharing
- Dispute triggers
- Exit risks
Event breakdown
- What creates a partnership
- Partner duties
- Liability exposure
- Profit and loss sharing
- Decision-making
- Disputes
- Dissolution
- Risk management
Category: Business AdvisoryType: CPD CourseCPD category: Other
Description
Partnerships often start informally and end badly. Liability is shared, decisions are joint, and exit is difficult. This session explains why partnerships expose individuals personally and why disputes are common. Understanding these risks changes how partnerships are approached and advised on.
Presenters
Heynes Kotze — Heynes Kotze is the Head of Legal Services at CIBA and an admitted attorney of the High Court with rights of appearance in the superior courts. With extensive experience in litigation and legal advisory roles, Heynes specialises in guiding professionals through complex regulatory compliance (including FIC requirements) before issues arise. He is known for his creative problem-solving, helping firms turn compliance challenges into practical opportunities for growth.
You will earn a certificate
On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 2 CPD units in Other.
Requirements
- Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
- Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser