Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 1
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+27 11 586 6000About
Provided by Fasken
Fasken’s Global Energy and Climate Group advises energy industry clients across a wide spectrum of legal service needs. Whether you are permitting a new pipeline or constructing a new transmission line, dealing with a labour disturbance at a generating facility, filing a new application with a utilities commission, or starting an M&A process on wind farms, our multi-disciplinary team of professionals can help you succeed.
Fasken has been at the forefront of developing alternative delivery models and as such is very well placed to advise all project stakeholders on the implications of these shifting procurement approaches.
Fasken has significant experience acting for industry participants, infrastructure funds and other financial and strategic investors in transformative transactions in the industry.
Ours is a truly global practice; the clients we serve and projects we’ve been involved with span every Canadian province, the United States and more than 25 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Latin America and Asia. Our team of dedicated professionals provide outstanding client service, scalable to your needs, and we integrate seamlessly with your internal team and other external advisors.
What truly sets Fasken apart is the caliber and range of our experience across the United States, Canada, Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe.
Chambers Review
Fasken enjoys a high level of prominence in the project finance market, advising local and overseas lenders on matters arising in areas such as mining, oil and gas, solar and wind. The group frequently represents project companies in bids for power producer procurement programmes and is well versed in commercial transactions within the projects arena. The practice also advises on related disputes. In addition to its strength in renewables, both domestically and regionally, the team is active on infrastructure development and PPP projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Fasken team are very dedicated and work hard to achieve workable solutions to problems that arise. The firm is always available and a pleasure to work with."
"They have very experienced people in the team and are very commercial in their advice."
"Fasken has continually demonstrated its ability to deliver good-quality work within tight timelines."
"The firm provides prompt responses."
"The Fasken team are very dedicated and work hard to achieve workable solutions to problems that arise. The firm is always available and a pleasure to work with."
"They have very experienced people in the team and are very commercial in their advice."
"Fasken has continually demonstrated its ability to deliver good-quality work within tight timelines."
"The firm provides prompt responses."
Notable Practitioners
Managing partner Blaize Vance is respected for his handling of energy projects relating to renewable energy. He works on behalf of developers in relation to project finance matters.
"Blaize Vance has an impeccable technical knowledge."
"Blaize Vance offers a very reasoned and sensible approach."
"He provides personal service at all times, as well as quick responsiveness. He is very commercial."
Ashen Jugoo frequently acts for banking clients involved in the financing of power and infrastructure projects. With additional expertise in relation to project sponsor mandates, he is sought after for his handling of government power procurement matters.
"Ashen Jugoo is very responsive and always available when required. He places client satisfaction at the heart of everything he does and is extremely passionate about his work."
"He is a well-experienced lawyer who understands the challenges of deals and requirements of lenders."
"He is able to handle sophisticated matters with ease, possessing the necessary knowledge and analytical skills, as well as problem-solving abilities and attention to detail."
Lara Bezuidenhoudt leads the firm's projects and finance department and is well regarded for her experience across project finance mandates. She acts on behalf of government agencies, as well as lenders and sponsors, covering a variety of sectors including energy and mining.
"Lara Bezuidenhoudt demonstrates significant knowledge of the market from both a legal and technical perspective. She is very responsive and always available when required."
"She is impressive. The quality of her work is commendable."
"She is strong and knowledgeable. She is a really good negotiator and understands issues."
Simone Bryson advises lenders and developers on energy projects, with further activity assisting with project finance and M&A transactions.
"Simone Bryson pays great attention to details."
"She is technically very strong."
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