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Provided by Bowmans
We are the leading practice in sub-Saharan Africa in energy, resources, utilities and infrastructure. We have extensive experience in the power sector, specifically thermal, hydro and renewable power.
Our project finance lawyers have in-depth experience in structured financings on a limited recourse basis or with limited recourse features, whether involving bilateral or multi-lateral lending arrangements and or multi-source financings including export credit guarantees and financings.
Whether working independently as lead counsel for the lenders or for the project sponsors, or as local or co-counsel in co-operation with international counsel as lead lender or project counsel, we are able to provide end-to-end legal expertise to meet and promote clients’ needs.
A key driver of our success is our ability to assemble and integrate teams with skills across the entire project finance transaction.
We have a dedicated and specialised oil and gas offering with English, French and South African qualified, industry-experienced oil and gas lawyers. Our unique selling point is our ability to provide the whole range of services required in the context of an oil and gas acquisition in Africa: domestic oil and gas law in various jurisdictions in Africa for the initial structuring and the diligence review and English Law for the acquisition documentation.
Chambers Review
Bowmans is a pre-eminent law firm in the projects and energy space, with significant experience in renewables and power, as well as in important infrastructure projects. The group acts for companies and a number of major lenders at all stages of project development. The team is frequently involved in cross-border matters; its expertise spans M&A, financing and construction contracts as well as regulatory advice. The practice is also highly regarded for its formidable procurement experience.
Work Highlights
- Bowmans assisted Norsk Solar with the development of a solar power facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bowmans are well versed and open to providing technical and strategic advice to their clients."
"Bowmans has experienced partners supported by strong staff."
"The firm is very good at providing practical advice on complex matters."
"Bowmans are well versed and open to providing technical and strategic advice to their clients."
"Bowmans has experienced partners supported by strong staff."
"The firm is very good at providing practical advice on complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Daryn Webb is experienced in acting on notable cross-border infrastructure projects. He regularly advises on public procurement projects and is also well equipped to assist with project finance.
"Daryn Webb is a very experienced lawyer with great commercial awareness."
Anton Barnes-Webb provides a depth of experience representing lenders and borrowers navigating project finance matters. He has extensive experience in the handling of restructuring and corporate transactions in the energy and infrastructure spaces.
Ranked Lawyers at
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South Africa
Clients
Provided by Bowmans
Aveng (Africa) Pty Limited
Barclays Bank Limited (Botswana)
Bombela (Gautrain) Concession Company
First National Bank Limited (South Africa and Botswana)
Group 5 Limited
Investec Bank Limited
Nedbank Limited
Old Mutual Life Assurance Society of South Africa
Rand Merchant Bank
Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
Industries
Provided by Bowmans
Banks
Commercial and Professional Services
Construction and Materials
Energy
Government
Mining and Metals
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities