DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Fasken

Construction

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Band 3

South Africa

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What the team is known for

Fasken runs a well-established construction group, showcasing an impressive track record of handling a range of domestic and cross-border construction disputes, often acting for notable contractor clients. The team is particularly well known for its expertise in the mining sector, benefiting from the firm's internationally recognised industry expertise. It also maintains complementary front-end expertise in project finance and sponsorship.

Strengths

"They act so fast when an assignment is given to them," declared one source, adding: "They are thorough with problem solving and their advice is very reliable."

Notable practitioners

Experienced litigator Nic Roodt has considerable experience of contractor-side defence claims, including those involving breach of contract, project delay and disputed costs. Based in Johannesburg, he also offers complementary expertise in mining regulatory law.

Johannesburg-based Tania Siciliano largely focuses on major construction disputes, with experience advising on both domestic contentious matters and international arbitration. She is particularly noted for her representation of major clients in the power sector.
"She understands how we work and what the issues are."

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Overview

The practice of construction law encompasses procurement, contracts of all types, project delivery and dispute resolution.

We share your goal of creating workable, enforceable contracts. We’ll identify and mitigate risks through effective document language, combining elements of contract and pricing models to create innovative solutions.

Fasken litigators represent clients at all levels of court and at arbitration and mediation. Construction disputes often involve multiple parties, long trials or arbitrations, volumes of documentation and dissection of complex technical processes. We’ll keep your objectives in mind, implementing efficient processes and open communication throughout the length of a matter.

We act for owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on work ranging from routine projects, material and equipment supply contracts to major infrastructure developments and public-private partnerships.