Construction
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 3
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+27 11 669 9000About
Provided by Bowmans
Our Construction team, described as having “excellent experience and knowledge of the relevant legal field, is very good value for money and is always available to assist”(Chambers and Partners, 2021) combines both contentious and non-contentious lawyers in one multi-disciplinary group, where skills and experiences are shared and associates are encouraged to gain experience in both front and back end construction work. We assist clients throughout the project life cycle of complex infrastructure and construction projects. This includes all stages of development and delivery and extends to financing and disputes under all forms of construction contracts. Our specialist construction and engineering lawyers serve clients ranging from employers, major contractors to promoters, leading developers, funders, purchasers, tenants and occupiers among others.
We have a thorough understanding of both bespoke and various international standard forms of contract, including FIDIC, the NEC, the JBCC (South African standard form contract) and the JBC (Kenyan standard form contract), along with a wealth of experience that cuts across multiple specialist sectors including energy, manufacturing, mining, real estate, transport, telecoms and utilities.
Our disputes expertise extends from mediation, arbitration and litigation to negotiating and structuring major settlement agreements, which often deal with interconnected and complex commercial and regulatory issues.
Chambers Review
Bowmans houses a construction practice experienced in handling both commercial and contentious mandates. The firm represents clients including energy providers, financial institutions and public enterprises, as well as high-level construction firms. The team offers experience across a range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, mining and utilities. Regularly instructed by international law firms to act as local counsel, Bowmans offers services covering contracts, financing and dispute resolution.
Work Highlights
- Bowmans assisted Goldwind with the subcontracts relating to the construction of a wind project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bowmans' expertise is fully comprehensive and tailored to meet clients' needs. Its advice is clear and structured, and therefore a reliable basis for decision-making."
"Bowmans' expertise is fully comprehensive and tailored to meet clients' needs. Its advice is clear and structured, and therefore a reliable basis for decision-making."
Notable Practitioners
Up-and-coming Bavesh Pillay continues to advise on non-contentious construction mandates, assisting clients on an array of construction contracts.
"Bavesh Pillay is exceptionally sharp, very eloquent and appropriately explains the issues."
Lize-Meré Ludick heads the construction practice at Bowmans. She acts on large-scale infrastructure disputes and also advises on contract claims.
"Lize-Meré Ludick is a firm and realistic attorney, which is always appreciated. She truly is a trusted and valued adviser."
"She is pragmatic and offers swift responses and support."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bowmans
South Africa
Members
Provided by Bowmans
Bavesh Pillay
Diana Burger
Gordon Rushton
Lea-ne Kapnoudhis
Lize-Mere Ludick
Head of Department
Nomthandazo Sihlalo
Stephanie McDonald
Clients
Provided by Bowmans
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc of Jersey
Elkem Ferroveld
Hass-Consortium GVR Infra Limited of Kenya
Hidroelecta de Cahora Bassa (Hydroelectric Project)
Inditex and ZARA Retail South Africa
MSC Cruises SA
Standard Bank of South Africa, Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited
Zimborders Mauritius, Andalusia Investments and La Frontier
Industries
Provided by Bowmans
Automobiles & Parts
Banking
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Energy
Government
Industrial Engineering
Mining & Metals
Real Estate Finance
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Travel & Leisure
Utilities