Construction
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 4
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Provided by Werksmans Attorneys
The face of construction and engineering in South Africa and the rest of Africa has changed exponentially. Accordingly, the calibre of construction and engineering lawyers has needed to change – and Werksmans has remained ahead of the curve by crafting our Construction & Engineering Practice into a tight-knit team of dedicated experts, whose sole focus is on offering the client unrivalled service.
Recently, the case for investing in infrastructure projects has gained momentum. Projects have become bigger and increasingly complex, from a technical and regulatory perspective. To help navigate these challenges, role players require specialist lawyers with detailed legal knowledge – combined with commercial awareness and depth of experience. Werksmans’ construction and engineering lawyers are known for having the required business acumen, technical know-how and combined industry experience to grasp opportunities and resolve regulatory obstacles for clients as they arise – and often before.
Our multi-disciplinary team comprises experts with a proven understanding of the construction and engineering sectors covering several practice areas. This enables us to grasp the needs and concerns of all stakeholders in the value chain, ranging from employers, contractors and sub-contractors, to professional teams and specialist consultants.
Chambers Review
Werksmans Attorneys' construction group possesses experience from contract and financing advice to claims proceedings and litigation. The firm acts for key South African and international clients involved in energy and infrastructure developments, including contractors. The team offers proven ability in matters relating to power projects, as well as in the mining sector.
Work Highlights
- Werksmans represented Steinmuller in a litigation matter related to the award of an NEC3 contract, which was disputed by Babcock.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Werksman Attorneys is well capacitated to render a timely and good-quality service."
"Werksman Attorneys is well capacitated to render a timely and good-quality service."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Jennifer Smit is particularly active in contentious construction mandates, such as arbitrations and adjudications.
"Jennifer Smit has a good understanding of the industry and is easy to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Werksmans Attorneys
South Africa
Members
Provided by Werksmans Attorneys
Abraham Lloyd
Astrid Berman
Dave Walker
Deon Griessel
Des Williams
Dewald van der Berg
Gerhard Cloete
Harold Jacobs
Helen Michael
Hendrik Kotze
Janene Meiring
Jennifer Smit
Head of Department
Jonathan Behr
Jonathan Stockwell
Kathleen Louw
Khosi Mabasa
Monique Pansegrouw
Roger Wakefield
Sarah Moerane