Introduction

Acting on behalf of a client can expose you to serious legal risk if you don’t understand agency. This session explains how agency and representation work and how to protect yourself.

Category: Other

Channel 2: Growth

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Information

Available from: 24 February 2026, 14:00

Format: Webinar

CPD Units: 2

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What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies

• What agency and representation mean in law
• When an agency relationship is created
• The authority an agent has and where it ends
• The duties and responsibilities of an agent
• The legal risks of acting beyond authority
• How liability can arise for agents and principals
• How to protect yourself when acting for clients

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Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Other.

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Presenter

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.

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