Department profile
Pinsent Masons

Construction

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa

Share profile

Pinsent Masons

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

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.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • 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

Provided by Chambers

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

    Construction respondentGlobal

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

    Construction respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Junaid Banoobhai
    Junaid Banoobhai

    Junaid Banoobhai

    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.

      Construction respondentGlobal
    View profile
  • Jason Smit
    Jason Smit

    Jason Smit

    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.

      Construction respondentGlobal
    View profile
  • Jurg van Dyk
    Jurg van Dyk

    Jurg van Dyk

    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.
    View profile
  • Andrew Fawcett
    Andrew Fawcett

    Andrew Fawcett

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

    View profile
  • Rob Morson
    Rob Morson

    Rob Morson

    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.

    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Pinsent Masons (5)

South Africa

Pinsent Masons has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership