Construction and Engineering legal services provide valuable guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from the planning and design phase to the construction and post-construction phases, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and protecting parties’ rights and interests. It is the riskiest aspect of any project. We bring all our decades of expertise and experience to bear in mitigating risks, minimising disputes, and ensuring that projects are completed successfully.
Our multi-disciplinary team of legal and technical professionals offers concept to closure services in construction and engineering. With our extensive knowledge and experience, we can provide our clients with expert advice and guidance on a wide range of legal issues.
Our team of highly skilled lawyers are well-versed in the FIDIC, NEC, and JBCC suite of contracts as well as bespoke EPC, EPCM, D&B, DBO, and BOOT contracts and procurement methodologies.
We offer a range of services to employers, contractors, and energy, mining, and infrastructure companies, including:
- Contract drafting and negotiation: Our team can assist with the drafting and negotiation of local and international standard-form contracts related to energy, natural resources, and infrastructure projects. We ensure that our clients’ interests are protected throughout the entire project lifecycle and that all contractual obligations are clearly defined.
- Dispute resolution: We have extensive experience in resolving disputes related to complex delay and disruption claims, whether through negotiation, mediation, adjudication, or arbitration. Our team is equipped to handle cross-border disputes within the region.
- Project finance: We can advise clients on various financing options available for projects and ensure successful financial close.
- Regulatory compliance: Our team can assist clients with compliance issues related to the regulatory framework governing the construction and engineering industry.
- Risk management: We help our clients identify and manage risks associated with mega projects. It includes risk assessments and the development of risk management strategies and contract administration.
We pride ourselves on providing our clients with the highest quality legal services. Our team of experts are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for our clients on time and within budget.
Contact us today to learn more about our construction and engineering law services and how we can assist you.
Relevant experience
SA Provider of Modular Building Solutions
Acted for a leading South African provider of modular building solutions in a project dealing with the design, supply, and construction of modular buildings at a colliery. We provided construction and engineering advice, and dispute resolution services.
20MW Solar Facility
Acting for a leading distributor of renewable energy solutions in a ZAR2bn project in the CSP sector, providing construction and engineering services for 20MW solar facility.
Rehabilitation Work at Moses Mabhida Stadium
Providing contractual and public procurement advice to the South Africa subsidiary of a leading industrial and engineering services company in Africa, in a multi-million-rand project involving rehabilitation work at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Industrial & Engineering Services Company
Providing ongoing legal advice and representation to various divisions of the South Africa subsidiary of a leading industrial and engineering services company in Africa that specialises in extending the lifecycle of industrial assets.
SA Subsidiary of Global Solar Energy Provider
Representing the South African subsidiary of a global solar energy provider in a dispute in connection with its development of a solar PV facility in the Eastern Cape.
International Client in Education Sector
Representing an international client in the education sector on how to adapt various standard form construction and consulting agreements to their requirements for the construction of private schools in South Africa, as well as advising on risks and local law issues.
Kasomeno Mwenda Toll Road Project
Advising GED Africa Limited in connection with the Kasomeno Mwenda Toll Road Project, a cross-border infrastructure development connecting Zambia and the DRC. This includes preparing two FIDIC White Book 2017 Client/Consultant Model Services Agreements for both the Zambia and DRC portions in respect of the supervision of the supply and installation of all fixed operating equipment, valued at US$1.7m.
Global Wind Turbine Manufacturer
Representing the South African subsidiary of a global wind turbine manufacturer in an interdict to prohibit a wind farm owner to remove or dismantle equipment provided in terms of a service agreement.
African Community-Owned Investment Company
Acting for an African community-owned investment company in the purchase of assets comprising a rooftop and carport solar PV plant and system from a Pan-African renewable energy company. We advised on construction & engineering, environmental, finance, regulatory, corporate, and commercial property issues.
Bespoke Service Level Agreement Dispute
Representing a development bank in South Africa, as implementing agent on behalf of the Department of Health, in a multi-million-rand dispute arising from a bespoke service level agreement regarding the design of a community health centre.
Dispute with Independent Power Producers
Representing a party in a dispute with two independent power producers requesting regarding power purchase agreements and if scheduled commercial operation dates could be amended.