Terms of Engagement & Mandates

All professional mandates undertaken by Jay & Co Attorneys (operating across its specialized divisions: Jay & Co Legal, Jay & Co Advisory, Jay & Co Leadership, and Jay & Co Academy) are governed by an agreed written Engagement Letter or Retainer Agreement.

The scope of professional services is strictly confined to the deliverables, legal matters, advisory scope, or training curricula explicitly defined in the applicable mandate agreement. No informal communication, digital inquiry, or initial scoping discussion constitutes a formal attorney-client relationship until conflict checks are satisfied and an Engagement Letter is executed.

Communications between Jay & Co legal practitioners and instructed clients are protected by statutory legal professional privilege in accordance with South African jurisprudence and the Legal Practice Act.

We maintain absolute confidentiality concerning all proprietary business records, transaction blueprints, board minutes, and executive coaching conversations. Information is disclosed externally only where expressly authorised by the client in writing or where compelled by statutory subpoena or court order.

Professional fees for legal counsel and corporate governance advisory are charged on either an agreed hourly tariff, fixed-phase milestone basis, or monthly retainer as detailed in the Engagement Letter.

• Invoices are rendered monthly or upon milestone delivery and are payable within thirty (30) calendar days from date of statement.
• Disbursements incurred on behalf of the client (including statutory registration fees, court filing expenses, advocate briefs, or courier services) are billed at net actual cost.
• Academy enrolment fees must be settled prior to the release of examination learning materials and access to preparatory workshop sessions.

All proprietary governance methodologies, King IV maturity assessment tools, executive coaching frameworks, board evaluations, academic course manuals, and LPC board examination prep modules remain the exclusive intellectual property of Jay & Co.

Clients and registered candidates receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to utilize deliverable materials solely for internal organizational governance or personal academic study. No course materials, frameworks, or templates may be reproduced, distributed, or commercialised without prior written authorization.

The insights, articles, and general legal commentary published on the Jay & Co website and digital channels are provided for educational and thought leadership purposes only. They do not constitute formal legal opinion or individualized legal counsel.

Readers should obtain specific professional advice from an admitted legal practitioner regarding their individual factual circumstances before acting upon any material published herein.

These Terms of Engagement and all professional relationships arising herefrom shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with an engagement shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Division).