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Bowmans

Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa


Bowmans

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We are the leading practice in sub-Saharan Africa in energy, resources, utilities and infrastructure. We have extensive experience in the power sector, specifically thermal, hydro and renewable power.

Our project finance lawyers have in-depth experience in structured financings on a limited recourse basis or with limited recourse features, whether involving bilateral or multi-lateral lending arrangements and or multi-source financings including export credit guarantees and financings.

Whether working independently as lead counsel for the lenders or for the project sponsors, or as local or co-counsel in co-operation with international counsel as lead lender or project counsel, we are able to provide end-to-end legal expertise to meet and promote clients’ needs.

A key driver of our success is our ability to assemble and integrate teams with skills across the entire project finance transaction.

We have a dedicated and specialised oil and gas offering with English, French and South African qualified, industry-experienced oil and gas lawyers. Our unique selling point is our ability to provide the whole range of services required in the context of  an oil and gas acquisition in Africa: domestic oil and gas law in various jurisdictions in Africa for the initial structuring and the diligence review and English Law for the acquisition documentation.

Clients (10)

  • Aveng (Africa) Pty Limited
  • Barclays Bank Limited (Botswana)
  • Bombela (Gautrain) Concession Company
  • First National Bank Limited (South Africa and Botswana)
  • Group 5 Limited
  • Investec Bank Limited
  • Nedbank Limited
  • Old Mutual Life Assurance Society of South Africa
  • Rand Merchant Bank
  • Standard Bank of South Africa Limited

Industries (9)

  • Banks
  • Commercial and Professional Services
  • Construction and Materials
  • Energy
  • Government
  • Mining and Metals
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy - South Africa

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Bowmans is a pre-eminent law firm in the projects and energy space, with significant experience in renewables and power, as well as in important infrastructure projects. The group acts for companies and a number of major lenders at all stages of project development. The team is frequently involved in cross-border matters; its expertise spans M&A, financing and construction contracts, as well as regulatory advice. The practice is also highly regarded for its formidable procurement experience.

Work Highlights

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  • Bowmans advised The Standard Bank of South Africa and ABSA Bank as lenders on the ZAR7 billion financing of three battery energy storage projects.

Strengths

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  • Bowmans stands out for having a diligent, hard-working and knowledgeable team that can function under pressure and deliver.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • The team at Bowmans is distinguished by its attention to detail, flexibility to work with the nuances of projects and to accommodate required support.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Anton Barnes-Webb
    Band 3Anton Barnes-Webb

    Anton Barnes-Webb

    Anton Barnes-Webb has a depth of experience in representing lenders and borrowers in navigating project finance matters. He has extensive experience in the handling of restructuring and corporate transactions in the energy and infrastructure spaces.

  • Band 3Daryn Webb
    Band 3Daryn Webb

    Daryn Webb

    Daryn Webb is experienced in acting on notable infrastructure projects. He regularly advises on public procurement projects and is also well equipped to assist with project finance.

  • Band 4Alessandra Pardini
    Band 4Alessandra Pardini

    Alessandra Pardini

    Alessandra Pardini oversees project finance transactions on behalf of clients in the energy and infrastructure sector. She is also well placed to assist clients with EPC contracts.

  • Band 4Alexandra Cluver
    Band 4Alexandra Cluver

    Alexandra Cluver

    Alexandra Cluver adeptly handles a range of matters in the project finance and energy spaces, with notable expertise in renewables transactions and regulations. She frequently advises clients in relation to South Africa’s REIPPP programme.

    • Alexandra Cluver is super organised and extremely dependable. She can advise on both a strategic level and then zoom in on the details.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Allen Leuta
    Band 4Allen Leuta

    Allen Leuta

    Allen Leuta is an established projects lawyer, with a wealth of experience in advising on the financing elements of complex transactions and projects. He predominantly acts for lenders in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

    • Allen Leuta is a solid pair of hands and goes above and beyond to render excellent, commercially relevant and innovative solutions to complex problems on project finance transactions.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
    • Allen is dedicated, diligent, hard working, patient, and has a great understanding of our industry.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Shamilah Grimwood-Norley
    Band 4Shamilah Grimwood-Norley

    Shamilah Grimwood-Norley

    Shamilah Grimwood-Norley is well known for assisting clients with infrastructure and energy projects. She handles the financing and public procurement aspects of mandates, as well as concession agreements.

  • Up and ComingAlexandra Felekis
    Up and ComingAlexandra Felekis

    Alexandra Felekis

    Alexandra Felekis advises public and private clients on project development, financing and procurement in the energy sector, with a particular focus on energy transition enterprises.

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