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Our Construction team, described as having “excellent experience and knowledge of the relevant legal field, is very good value for money and is always available to assist”(Chambers and Partners, 2021) combines both contentious and non-contentious lawyers in one multi-disciplinary group, where skills and experiences are shared and associates are encouraged to gain experience in both front and back end construction work. We assist clients throughout the project life cycle of complex infrastructure and construction projects. This includes all stages of development and delivery and extends to financing and disputes under all forms of construction contracts. Our specialist construction and engineering lawyers serve clients ranging from employers, major contractors to promoters, leading developers, funders, purchasers, tenants and occupiers among others.
We have a thorough understanding of both bespoke and various international standard forms of contract, including FIDIC, the NEC, the JBCC (South African standard form contract) and the JBC (Kenyan standard form contract), along with a wealth of experience that cuts across multiple specialist sectors including energy, manufacturing, mining, real estate, transport, telecoms and utilities.
Our disputes expertise extends from mediation, arbitration and litigation to negotiating and structuring major settlement agreements, which often deal with interconnected and complex commercial and regulatory issues.
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Bowmans advised Arch Renewable Energy on the contracts and agreements regarding a 100MW solar project situated in Botswana at a value of approximately ZAR1.5 billion.
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Bowmans has one of the most capable construction teams in the country.
Its lawyers are very responsive and ensure availability to meet clients' needs.
Bowmans always delivers on time and delivers quality work with good understanding of complex matters.
Bowmans is responsive and adheres to the timelines and its team has a great way of balancing our commercial considerations against the proposed legal solution.
Bowmans has one of the most capable construction teams in the country.
Its lawyers are very responsive and ensure availability to meet clients' needs.
Bowmans always delivers on time and delivers quality work with good understanding of complex matters.
Bowmans is responsive and adheres to the timelines and its team has a great way of balancing our commercial considerations against the proposed legal solution.
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Gerhard Rudolph is a highly experienced litigator with notable proficiency in complex construction disputes, including arbitration. Representing clients from a range of industries including energy and mining, he is also capable of handling cross-border disputes.

Alessandra Pardini is renowned for her skill in construction contract negotiations, with extensive experience in the drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts. She is particularly well placed to advise clients from the energy sector.
Alessandra Pardini is a delight to work with. She is highly commercial and willing to go the extra mile for clients.

Bavesh Pillay continues to advise on non-contentious construction mandates, assisting clients with an array of construction contracts.
Bavesh Pillay is great at ensuring a solution is reached that's a win-win for all parties in a negotiation.

Lize-Meré Ludick heads the construction practice at Bowmans. She acts on contentious construction matters as well as large-scale contractual mandates in the energy and infrastructure spaces.
Lize-Meré Ludick plays a very good role in supervising her team. She's cost-conscious and good at balancing the complex matters.




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Bavesh Pillay
Diana Burger
Gordon Rushton
Lea-ne Kapnoudhis
Lize-Mere Ludick
Head of Department
Nomthandazo Sihlalo
Stephanie McDonald
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Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc of Jersey
Elkem Ferroveld
Hass-Consortium GVR Infra Limited of Kenya
Hidroelecta de Cahora Bassa (Hydroelectric Project)
Inditex and ZARA Retail South Africa
MSC Cruises SA
Standard Bank of South Africa, Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited
Zimborders Mauritius, Andalusia Investments and La Frontier
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