Pinsent Masons, Construction | Chambers Global Profile

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Construction - South Africa

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Pinsent Masons operates a leading construction department comprising a number of established lawyers in this field. As the well-respected South African branch of an eminent international construction law firm, the practice has a significant client base hailing from a range of sectors, including engineering and energy. The group hosts a broad bench of lawyers with strong front-end and disputes capabilities. The team has impressive market recognition and a proven track record on major construction mandates.

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Work Highlights

Pinsent Masons Africa represented Bombardier Transportation South Africa against Transnet and the Special Investigating Unit in a joint review in the High Court regarding supply agreements.

Strengths

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Pinsent Masons has the expertise in construction law and the ability to absorb and follow complex technical issues. It has a diverse team.

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The firm has extensive experience in setting up and executing collaborative construction contracts and pulls on its collective experience to avoid pitfalls.

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Global

Pinsent Masons has the expertise in construction law and the ability to absorb and follow complex technical issues. It has a diverse team.

Construction respondent
Global

The firm has extensive experience in setting up and executing collaborative construction contracts and pulls on its collective experience to avoid pitfalls.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Junaid Banoobhai

Band 1

Leading partner Junaid Banoobhai is an experienced construction lawyer with an impressive track record of representing clients in multimillion-dollar disputes, including arbitration. He acts out of the firm's Johannesburg office.

Junaid Banoobhai offers great service and expertise.

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Jason Smit

Band 2

Jason Smit enjoys an excellent reputation for his leadership and counsel in major construction claims. He is based in Johannesburg and is active advising clients on high-value contentious construction matters in transport and power infrastructure.

Jason Smit is experienced, supportive and easy to work with.

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Jurg van Dyk

Band 3

Jurg van Dyk is noted for his experience and skill in handling a range of construction issues, particularly in the renewable energy sector. He has a solid track record of representing both contractors and project sponsors.

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Andrew Fawcett

Band 4

Andrew Fawcett is noted for his experience in handling construction disputes, including litigation as well as judicial reviews and arbitrations.

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Rob Morson

Expertise Based Abroad

Rob Morson is a distinguished lawyer who is well reputed for his skill in handling the full gamut of issues impacting the sector. Based in London, his advice transcends borders, playing a significant role in both domestic South African as well as continent-wide projects.

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