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We are the leading energy, infrastructure and project finance practice in Africa, with extensive experience in the African power sector. We have a particular focus on thermal, hydro and renewable power by Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and incumbent utilities.
Bowmans’ Project Finance team has expertise across the transaction spectrum, from the private sector (lenders, borrowers, project companies) to the policy implementation level (acting as Government advisors). This places us in a unique position in the marketplace to advise on transactions for any of the parties and to provide a holistic and robust view of all the stakeholder interests at play.
Our value add, over and above our substantial legal skills, expertise and knowledge, is evidenced through our practical understanding of our clients’ businesses and commercial objectives. We have a deep understanding of the commercial environment and business customs in each of the African territories in which we operate.
We continue to act for long-standing institutional clients, including Governments, DFIs and blue-chip clients, who view us as their trusted advisors. The Standard Bank, National Treasury of the Government of South Africa, the Attorney General’s Office in Kenya, Aveng, Rand Merchant Bank and Old Mutual, among others, continue to trust Bowmans as the projects and energy team to handle their most complex and commercially critical projects.
Chambers Review
Bowmans is a renowned South African law firm with a network of offices and affiliates across southern African jurisdictions and extending to Kenya and Tanzania. Its lawyers handle all aspects of project development, ranging from infrastructure PPP tenders to IPP financing and power plant maintenance. The department acts on transport and social infrastructure mandates, with a particularly sophisticated renewable energy practice assisting with various hydroelectric, solar and wind energy projects.
Work Highlights
- Bowmans advised IBL Energy Holdings on a proposed acquisition of the stake in Equator Energy previously held by Maris.
Notable Practitioners
Daryn Webb is frequently engaged on infrastructure projects across sub-Saharan Africa. He regularly advises financial institutions, project sponsors and government bodies. His Johannesburg-based practice further encompasses expertise in renewable energy, mining, oil and gas, and PPP mandates.
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Members
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Andrew Pike
Andrew van Niekerk
Claire Tucker
Njau Mukuha
Paras Shah
Patrick Hirsch
Shamilah Grimwood-Norley
Wandisile Mandlana
Clients
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Actis Energy 4
Aveng
China Road and Bridge Corporation
Department of Energy/National Treasury (South Africa)
Egis Projects
FirstRand Bank Limited
Intex Construction Limited
RMB
Standard Bank Limited
Tullow Oil Plc
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Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Construction & Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Insurance
Mining & Metals
Real Estate
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities