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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

  • Fasken advised a group of lenders regarding the development of the Umoyilanga project by EDF Renewables and Perpetua Holdings.

Strengths

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Fasken's team is very responsive. Its lawyers stick to deadlines, managing expectations extremely well, while keeping us up to date and informed.

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Fasken's ability to work together to navigate multiple lenders and sponsors through complex and novel transactions is of immense value to us.

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Fasken's team is highly qualified.

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Notable Practitioners

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Blaize Vance
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Blaize Vance
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Eminent Practitioners

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.

Blaize Vance is exceptional – one of the most commercial projects and energy attorneys in the country.

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Ashen Jugoo
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Ashen Jugoo
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Ashen Jugoo frequently acts for banking clients involved in the financing 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.

Ashen Jugoo is very experienced and on top of the market. If you are negotiating your deal, you can hand it all over to him and he will represent your interest well.

Ashen Jugoo is knowledgeable and commercial. He understands and contributes to the structuring of the transactions, providing valued services to both sides of the transaction.

Ashen Jugoo brings practical advice to the table. He is extremely commercially minded, driven to close the project and very responsive too.

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Lara Bezuidenhoudt
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Lara Bezuidenhoudt
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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 and sponsors, covering a variety of sectors, including energy and mining.

Lara Bezuidenhoudt is very commercial.

Lara Bezuidenhoudt is a very experienced project finance lawyer. She is responsive and accommodates her clients.

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Simone Bryson
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Simone Bryson
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Up and Coming
Simone Bryson advises lenders and developers on energy projects, with further activity assisting with project finance and M&A transactions.
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Blaize Vance
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Blaize Vance
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Ashen Jugoo
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Ashen Jugoo
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Lara Bezuidenhoudt
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Lara Bezuidenhoudt
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Simone Bryson
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Simone Bryson
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Up and Coming
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