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Fasken

Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa


Fasken

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About

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Fasken’s Global Energy and Climate Group advises energy industry clients across a wide spectrum of legal service needs. Whether you are permitting a new pipeline or constructing a new transmission line, dealing with a labour disturbance at a generating facility, filing a new application with a utilities commission, or starting an M&A process on wind farms, our multi-disciplinary team of professionals can help you succeed.

Fasken has been at the forefront of developing alternative delivery models and as such is very well placed to advise all project stakeholders on the implications of these shifting procurement approaches. 

Fasken has significant experience acting for industry participants, infrastructure funds and other financial and strategic investors in transformative transactions in the industry.  

Ours is a truly global practice; the clients we serve and projects we’ve been involved with span every Canadian province, the United States and more than 25 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Latin America and Asia. Our team of dedicated professionals provide outstanding client service, scalable to your needs, and we integrate seamlessly with your internal team and other external advisors.

What truly sets Fasken apart is the caliber and range of our experience across the United States, Canada, Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe.

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Projects & Energy - South Africa

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Fasken enjoys a high level of prominence in the project finance market, advising local and overseas lenders on matters arising in areas such as mining, oil and gas, solar and wind. The law firm frequently represents project companies in bids for power producer procurement programmes and is well versed in commercial transactions within the projects arena. The practice also advises on related disputes. In addition to its strength in renewables, both domestically and regionally, the team is active on infrastructure development and PPP projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Fasken advised a group of lenders on the project financing for the development and construction of a wind farm in Western Cape.

Strengths

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  • The team at Fasken is highly organised, and very knowledgeable. Its lawyers are always front-footed and thorough.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • The speed with which the team at Fasken is able to respond to issues and close them is phenomenal.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersBlaize Vance
    Eminent PractitionersBlaize Vance

    Blaize Vance

    Managing partner Blaize Vance is respected for his handling of energy projects relating to renewables. He works on behalf of developers in relation to project finance matters.

  • Band 1Ashen Jugoo
    Band 1Ashen Jugoo

    Ashen Jugoo

    Ashen Jugoo frequently acts for banking clients involved in the financing and development of power and infrastructure projects. With additional expertise in relation to project sponsor mandates, he is sought after for his handling of government power procurement matters.

  • Band 1Lara Bezuidenhoudt
    Band 1Lara Bezuidenhoudt

    Lara Bezuidenhoudt

    Lara Bezuidenhoudt leads the firm's projects and finance department and is well regarded for her experience across project finance mandates. She acts on behalf of government agencies as well as lenders, covering a variety of sectors, including energy and mining.

  • Band 4Simone Bryson
    Band 4Simone Bryson

    Simone Bryson

    Simone Bryson advises lenders and developers on renewable energy projects, with further activity assisting with project finance and M&A.

    • Simone Bryson is proactive, and the work that she does is exceptional. Her decision-making and strategy are on point.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
    • Simone is instrumental in leading discussions and has a solid understanding of certain impacts that the counterparties aren't always appreciative of.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

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