Construction
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 2
About
Provided by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
CDH's construction and engineering lawyers understand the importance of getting a project to completion on time and within budget. We offer dedicated and experienced construction and engineering lawyers who provide legal and commercial solutions that add value to any project from the concept phase and throughout construction. In the event that disputes arise, our team will ensure that your rights are properly protected. Our team advises all stakeholders in construction and engineering projects, including sponsors, owners, contractors, lenders, developers, subcontractors and suppliers across the value chain of a construction project. This gives us the ability to understand the requirements of all stakeholders in construction and engineering projects, while aiming to support and achieve our clients’ objectives. Our team of lawyers have extensive experience advising on matters across all phases of a project, from front end project structuring, drafting and negotiating of contracts through to ongoing contract management, including claims management and disputes. Our team’s broad range of experience is complementary and ensures that clients are provided with seamless legal support across the project lifespan.
Chambers Review
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr houses a notable construction group featuring deep experience acting for both purchasers and suppliers and adeptly advising clients across a range of sectors including oil and gas, power and mining. The team is well versed across a broad range of contentious and transactional construction concerns, catering to an impressive host of local and overseas clientele.
Work Highlights
- Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr assisted the Italian company FATA with the construction aspects of a renewable energy project in South Africa.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's service is exceptional, and their responsiveness to our needs is commendable. The team is prompt in attending to our needs and requests, to ensure they are met efficiently."
"Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's service is exceptional, and their responsiveness to our needs is commendable. The team is prompt in attending to our needs and requests, to ensure they are met efficiently."
Notable Practitioners
Veteran partner Clive Rumsey is exceptionally well regarded for his experience and skill in major construction-related disputes, including arbitration proceedings and adjudication claims. He heads the firm's construction group.
"Clive Rumsey has consistently demonstrated exemplary client service in his work. His responsiveness to the organisation's needs has been exceptional, promptly addressing any enquiries and providing insightful information."
"I was very impressed with Clive Rumsey's work. He is very calm and experienced, and an outstanding lawyer in the sector."
Andrew van Niekerk advises clients on a range of non-contentious construction issues. The Stellenbosch-based lawyer regularly assists with negotiations, including for EPC contracts, and provides financing guidance in the renewable energy space.
Joe Whittle is recognised for his significant construction experience, particularly in relation to infrastructure disputes. He acts for an impressive list of purchaser-side clients, featuring prominent state-owned entities and government departments.
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Members
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Industries
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Civil Construction
Energy
Infrastructure
Mining
Mining
Process Plants
Transport