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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.
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Bowmans advised Uphondo on negotiations and amendments to the contract for Astron Energy’s rebranding project for the Caltex petrol stations.
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Bowmans is able to understand complex matters and address all the related risks in the matters. The service is very good and the firm is keen to assist.
Bowmans is very responsive, proactive and solution-oriented, with a breadth of knowledge within its team.
The team is very knowledgeable and able to manage complex issues. It is generally very available and quick to respond to queries.
Bowmans is able to understand complex matters and address all the related risks in the matters. The service is very good and the firm is keen to assist.
Bowmans is very responsive, proactive and solution-oriented, with a breadth of knowledge within its team.
The team is very knowledgeable and able to manage complex issues. It is generally very available and quick to respond to queries.
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Gerhard Rudolph is a highly experienced litigator with notable proficiency in complex, cross-border disputes, including arbitration. Representing clients from a range of industries including construction and mining, he joined Bowmans in January 2025.
Gerhard Rudolph is a fantastic partner who provides great supervision for the team.
He is an exceptional litigator and an innovative thinker.
He is a highly intelligent and very experienced litigator. He gives strategic advice and has good knowledge of the environment in which his clients operate.
Alessandra Pardini is renowned for her skill in contract negotiations, with extensive experience in the drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts, particularly in relation to mining. She is well placed to advise on the construction of renewable energy projects. She joined Bowmans in January 2025.
Alessandra Pardini is incredibly knowledgeable in her field and provides innovative solutions.
Bavesh Pillay continues to advise on non-contentious construction mandates, assisting clients on an array of construction contracts.
Bavesh Pillay is a very capable counsel and provides sound and critical guidance on complex matters.
Lize-Meré Ludick is thoughtful in her strategic thinking and she is very knowledgeable.
She is there to support us, always makes time for us and her delivery is amazing.
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Bavesh Pillay
Diana Burger
Gordon Rushton
Lea-ne Kapnoudhis
Lize-Mere Ludick
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Nomthandazo Sihlalo
Stephanie McDonald
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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
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