Department profile
Werksmans Attorneys

Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa


Werksmans Attorneys

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About

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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.

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy - South Africa

Band 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 Attorneys acted as lender's legal advisor for FirstRand Bank in the debt financing of a 148.4MWds solar photovoltaic plant in Limpopo.

Strengths

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  • Werksmans Attorneys demonstrates pragmatism and is solution oriented.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • The team at Werksmans Attorneys is distinguished by having talented individuals at both a senior and junior level.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Chris Moraitis
    Band 3Chris Moraitis

    Chris Moraitis

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

    • Chris is an excellent project finance lawyer. He's very pragmatic and efficient.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
    • Chris Moraitis is calm, commercially minded and an excellent negotiator.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Werksmans Attorneys (1)

South Africa

Members

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  • David Hertz

  • Justin Truter

  • Janene Meiring

  • Dave Walker

  • Deon Griessel

  • Nozipho Bhengu

  • Astrid Berman

  • Jonathan Behr

  • Chris Moraitis

    Head of Department

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