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Provided by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
CDH's construction and engineering lawyers understand the importance of getting a project to completion on time and within budget. We offer dedicated and experienced construction and engineering lawyers who provide legal and commercial solutions that add value to any project from the concept phase and throughout construction. In the event that disputes arise, our team will ensure that your rights are properly protected. Our team advises all stakeholders in construction and engineering projects, including sponsors, owners, contractors, lenders, developers, subcontractors and suppliers across the value chain of a construction project. This gives us the ability to understand the requirements of all stakeholders in construction and engineering projects, while aiming to support and achieve our clients’ objectives. Our team of lawyers have extensive experience advising on matters across all phases of a project, from front end project structuring, drafting and negotiating of contracts through to ongoing contract management, including claims management and disputes. Our team’s broad range of experience is complementary and ensures that clients are provided with seamless legal support across the project lifespan.
Provided by Chambers
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr houses a notable construction group featuring deep experience acting for both purchasers and suppliers while adeptly advising clients across a range of sectors including oil and gas, mining, power and renewable energy. The team is well versed across a broad range of contentious and transactional construction concerns, catering to an impressive host of local and overseas clientele.
Provided by Chambers
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr advised AMEA Power on the construction law aspects of a photovoltaic power project involving the sale of energy to Eskom.
Provided by Chambers
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr handles our matters with aplomb. In construction law, the firm is highly reputable and its team is well experienced and knowledgeable.
The firm has the attention to details to assist us and the knowledge of the construction industry.
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has a high business acumen and understanding of the client's demands.
The firm understands the urgency of preparing our papers and is quick to respond to our queries.
Provided by Chambers
Clive Rumsey is well regarded for his experience and skill in major construction-related disputes, including arbitration proceedings and adjudication claims. He heads the firm's construction group.
He has international experience, understands our needs and our vision for the company. I find him meticulous to detail and in understanding what we are trying to achieve.
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