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Werksmans' Infrastructure, Energy & Projects team boasts lawyers able to conduct legal due diligence on projects and draft all forms of contracts associated with projects. These include shareholder and related agreements, financing agreements, construction agreements, property agreements and sector-specific supply agreements such as power purchase and similar agreements.

The team works closely with our corporate, tax, regulatory, finance, construction, environment, property and dispute resolution teams and advises developers, sponsors and lenders on both the corporate and financing aspects of such projects. Our expertise allow us to advise on local and international projects, ensuring compliance with South African law and global best practice.

With a thorough knowledge of the construction and engineering aspects which apply to energy and infrastructure projects, members of the Infrastructure, Energy & Projects Practice regularly draft all forms of construction and engineering agreements. We also have significant experience in the regulatory aspects of construction and engineering projects.

We are regularly involved in the financing and refinancing of infrastructure projects across all key sectors. Our infrastructure, energy & projects services include those related to road and rail projects, defence, public/private partnerships, regulatory aspects, industrial participation, localisation and similar programmes, mining, energy and litigation and dispute resolution.

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Projects & Energy - South Africa

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Werksmans advises on high-profile mandates in the transport and energy sectors, including several large projects in the country's renewables and coal base load programmes. The practice demonstrates deep knowledge of the regulatory framework governing road and rail infrastructure, and is well respected for its PPP practice. The group services a range of sponsors and lenders, and has considerable experience in handling PPAs and project finance.

Work Highlights

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  • Werksmans advised Investec in relation to the financing of a 47 MW wind project in Western Cape.

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Notable Practitioners

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Chris Moraitis
Head of Projects & Energy
3
Band 3

Chris Moraitis acts across transportation infrastructure and energy project mandates, handling financing and regulatory matters. He leads the firm's infrastructure, energy and projects practice.

He facilitates deal making as well as ensuring we are protected.

Chris Moraitis is able to always see decisions from the client's perspective.

Chris Moraitis understands both projects and finance documents, and is well respected and capable.

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Projects & Energy

3
Chris Moraitis
Head of Projects & Energy
3
Band 3

Members

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Astrid Berman

Chris Moraitis

Head of Department

Dave Walker

Deon Griessel

Janene Meiring

Jonathan Behr

Nozipho Bhengu