TECHNOLOGY LAW FROM TECHNOLOGY EXPERTS
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APP
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DEAL
STRUCTURING
SwiftTechLaw is a legal services provider for the technology industry.
We specialise in multi-disciplinary support ranging from Legal Services and App Development to Deal Structuring.
SERVICES
STRUCTURING TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE (GRC)
DOMAIN NAME RIGHTS AND DISPUTES
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY STRUCTURING
CRYPTOCURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
APP DEVELOPMENT
SOCIAL MEDIA LAW
CYBERCRIME
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LAW
START-UP / INCUBATOR ASSISTANCE
TECHNOLOGY RELATED LITIGATION
SERVICES
STRUCTURING TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE (GRC)
DOMAIN NAME RIGHTS AND DISPUTES
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY STRUCTURING
CRYPTOCURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
APP DEVELOPMENT
SOCIAL MEDIA LAW
CYBERCRIME
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LAW
START-UP / INCUBATOR ASSISTANCE
TECHNOLOGY RELATED LITIGATION
ABOUT US
SwiftTechLaw is a leading technology practice focussing on legal advisory for the tech sector. We build Apps., advise on software licensing, privacy, POPI, and have successfully launched several Apps. ourselves. We link start-ups with Angel Investors and monetize Apps. and software projects for clients.
Ariel - 
Russel is an innovator in the fields of technology law and technology businesses. He features regulalrly in South African news, radio and television where his analytical skills are highly sought after. I’ve worked with Russel on several technology projects and would highly reccommend him.
Yaglin - 
Russel has worked on a number of disputes for us in the digital sphere and he has also done work relating to the protection of our digital trade marks. Russel proved to be an expert in this field by producing brilliant results and resolving issues much to our satisfaction and favour.
Ochidi - 
Russel is an exceptional tech innovator and entrepreneur. It’s been a great experience working with him. He finds solutions where other people see problems. This is one of the reasons why is such a technology disruptor.
Theo - 
Russel worked with us on several projects in our WECA market (West Eastern and Central Africa). He has an excellent understanding of technology and the law. It has always be great dealing with him. I would recommend to any in-house counsel.
Jaco - 
Russel from SwiftTechLaw masterfully clarified complexities around POPIA and the Cybercrimes bill. And, unpacked the required capabilities to implement transformation programs — a great person to work with and a consummate professional.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Ariel -
Russel is an innovator in the fields of technology law and technology businesses. He features regulalrly in South African news, radio and television where his analytical skills are highly sought after. I’ve worked with Russel on several technology projects and would highly reccommend him.
Yaglin -
Russel has worked on a number of disputes for us in the digital sphere and he has also done work relating to the protection of our digital trade marks. Russel proved to be an expert in this field by producing brilliant results and resolving issues much to our satisfaction and favour.
Ochidi -
Russel is an exceptional tech innovator and entrepreneur. It’s been a great experience working with him. He finds solutions where other people see problems. This is one of the reasons why is such a technology disruptor.
Theo -
Russel worked with us on several projects in our WECA market (West Eastern and Central Africa). He has an excellent understanding of technology and the law. It has always be great dealing with him. I would recommend to any in-house counsel.
Jaco -
Russel from SwiftTechLaw masterfully clarified complexities around POPIA and the Cybercrimes bill. And, unpacked the required capabilities to implement transformation programs — a great person to work with and a consummate professional.
POPIA CERTIFICATION
What is a POPIA Compliance Seal?
It is important to know why you should get your POPIA certification. The European Union’s GDPR carries fines of up to 20 million Euro or 4% of company turnover – whichever is the greater. The GDPR further imposes criminal sanctions in certain instances. Similarly, POPIA imposes fines up to R 10 million and imprisonment for wrongful and intentional POPIA contraventions.
Read MoreCRYPTO LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Crypto-investment remains the wild west of South Africa’s financial landscape. Currently there are no cohesive crypto laws and regulations in South Africa which restrict transactions or facilitates trade. This exposes investors to many risks as the gift (and curse) of blockchain technology is its inability to reverse transactions. Despite these risks, the lack of legal regulation offers investors unique opportunities – and many have been cashing in. To date, several crypto-currency schemes have taken advantage of legal “gray areas”, but these opportunities will not be available for much longer
Read MoreNEW REGULATIONS PROPOSED TO GOVERN SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITES
The South African website and Domain regulator: ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA), has recently proposed draft rules in which all second level (private) “.za” domain names will be regulated.
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SwiftTechLaw has been featured on the following shows offering expert advice from social media law to cyberbullying.
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SwiftTechLaw has been featured on the following shows offering expert advice from social media law to cyberbullying.
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