Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 3
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Provided by ENS
Infrastructure development is the main catalyst for growth on the African continent. As a truly African law firm, we have a deep appreciation of this context and the nuances of each country in which we operate.
Our dedicated and highly regarded project and energy team members are market leaders who work with top clients on highly complex cross-border infrastructure projects in specialist areas such as energy, oil and gas, rail, roads and ports, mine and resource development, public private partnerships and municipal infrastructure.
Our key differentiator is that our feet are planted firmly on African soil. Recognised as one of the larger project development advisory teams across Africa, our credible team has a depth of capacity and the ability to provide flexible, cost-effective solutions.
We are not only legal experts; we also understand the project development and financing dynamic, and have the commercial savvy and technical expertise to undertake a broad spectrum of project development work in an African context.
Recent work highlights:
- Structuring and financing of the first industrial scale solar photovoltaic power plant in Lesotho for a consortium of international developers.
- Financing of four solar parks with an installed capacity of 300 MW on a portfolio basis under round four of the South African Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) Programme.
Chambers Review
ENS operates a well-respected projects team with notable cross-border experience. The group is particularly strong in the negotiation and drafting of project documents, including EPCs, PPAs and power procurement. It offers broad expertise covering wind, solar and biomass projects, advising developers and sponsors on regulatory issues, contracts and finance. The team also advises on infrastructure and oil and gas projects in South Africa and further afield. The firm's clients benefit from the group's broad network of offices, which sees the team involved in mandates across anglophone and francophone Africa.
Work Highlights
- ENS assisted Standard Bank Namibia and Standard Bank South Africa with land and lease issues in relation to the Diaz wind farm to be developed in Namibia.
Notable Practitioners
Head of the firm's project development and finance department, Eric le Grange is highly regarded for his handling of matters across the oil, gas and renewables spaces. He is sought out by private and public clients including financial institutions and power utilities engaged in the development of domestic and international projects.
Ranked Lawyers at
ENS
South Africa
Members
Provided by ENS
Head of Department
Gillaume Blanc
Kumeshnie Naidoo
Lauren Petersen
Sasha Singh