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Projects & Energy - South Africa

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills' South African office houses a highly reputed projects and energy department with a strong track record in mining, renewables and transport projects. The law firm is frequently instructed on significant financings related to social infrastructure and energy developments, as well as advising clients on M&A matters and procurement programmes. The practice handles a range of cross-border mandates, notably acting on projects across sub-Saharan Africa. The firm's work is facilitated by the team's knowledge of both English and French contract law. The team in Johannesburg works closely with the firm's lawyers in London and Paris.

Work Highlights

  • Herbert Smith Freehills advised the International Finance Corporation and Rand Merchant Bank on financing the development and construction of a solar photovoltaic plant in Botswana.

Strengths

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Herbert Smith Freehills is always willing and able to go the extra mile.

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Herbert Smith Freehills has an extremely experienced and knowledgeable team in the field of project finance and renewable power generation, which allows the team to guide us expertly.

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The firm's commitment and focus are commendable.

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Notable Practitioners

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Brigette Baillie
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Brigette Baillie
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Brigette Baillie operates at an extremely high level and is revered for her work on behalf of prestigious banks, companies active in the energy sector and financial institutions. She acts across a suite of project finance mandates, including PPAs, project contracts, procurement programmes and concessions in sectors such as infrastructure and power.

Brigette Baillie manages to handle tough negotiations with the right commercial positioning and legal arguments.

Bridget Baillie on projects is just fantastic – the doyenne of project finance in South Africa. Having her on a project adds immense value.

Brigette Baillie is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in the market.

Brigette Baillie is outstanding in all respects.

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Patrick Hirsch
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Patrick Hirsch
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Patrick Hirsch represents a broad base of clients in noteworthy project finance matters. He is well versed in regulatory procedures and PPPs, and frequently advises lenders on developments in the energy space. He joined Herbert Smith in August 2024 after leaving Bowmans, where he headed up the project finance practice.

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Brigette Baillie
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Brigette Baillie
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Patrick Hirsch
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Patrick Hirsch
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