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Bowmans

Administrative & Public Law

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa

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Bowmans

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Administrative & Public Law - South Africa

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bowmans operates a well-respected public and regulatory law practice which acts for a number of prestigious public and private sector clients across a wide range of industries including energy, oil and gas, and financial services. With a wide geographical scope across Africa, the team demonstrates notable expertise and activity on mandates concerning public procurement, PPP and IPP projects, as well as administrative reviews and constitutional challenges. The department is highly regarded for its regulatory expertise and experience in both contentious and non-contentious mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bowmans advised the Department of Home Affairs and the Border Management Authority on requesting proposals for a public-private partnership project regarding the provision of broadband connectivity.

Strengths

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  • Bowmans' very deep understanding of South African administrative and public law, as well as its formidable team of experienced partners and great support of associates, make it a very strong firm.

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  • Bowmans' pragmatic approach and wealth of expertise, with diverse teams from various fields of law, is highly invaluable, assisting clients in expeditiously and cost-effectively resolving issues.

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  • Bowmans actively looks to solve problems and this is the main selling point that it has.

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  • The law firm's professional development is excellent, as well as its depth of knowledge and level of support to clients.

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  • Bowmans stands out for their knowledge on public procurement, speed of action and the ability to interpret our specific issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Claire Tucker
    Claire Tucker

    Claire Tucker

    Claire Tucker is a pre-eminent lawyer with notable experience of matters pertaining to procurement law, covering administrative reviews and PPPs. She garners further respect for her handling of regulatory and environmental matters.

    • Claire Tucker has great working experience and extensive knowledge of the public procurement law and processes in South Africa.

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    • Claire is a highly experienced legal practitioner.

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    • Claire is a talented and trusted lawyer who we can rely on to navigate us through the challenges in a complex legal terrain.

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  • Daniel Pretorius
    Daniel Pretorius

    Daniel Pretorius

    Daniel Pretorius is frequently sought out by clients to advise on the strategic implications of policy and regulatory issues, as well as assisting with compliance and public law-related disputes.

    • Daniel Pretorius is very responsive and very open to constructive feedback. He does the work to understand the business and to advocate on our behalf.

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    • Daniel is very strong technically and academically.

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    • He has an unbelievable general knowledge and understanding of public procedure and public law.

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  • Wandisile Mandlana
    Wandisile Mandlana

    Wandisile Mandlana

    Wandisile Mandlana is well regarded for his provision of advice across the administrative and public law aspects of environmental, mining and energy issues. His practice also covers constitutional disputes and public-private partnerships.

    • Wandisile can break down technical law into small parts we can implement.

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    • Wandisile Mandlana has great experience and client service skills. She has in-depth knowledge of the administrative and public law in South Africa.

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  • Kate Paterson
    Kate Paterson

    Kate Paterson

    Kate Paterson gains recognition in the market for her public law expertise, most prominently her involvement in matters where she often advises public bodies. She is also well placed to handle contentious mandates.

    • She is really good at providing easy-to-understand guides and schematics for us.

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    • Kate is a dedicated lawyer.

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    • Kate Paterson has very good engagement and the ability to explain legal processes.

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