Jason van der Poel

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 3

Projects & Energy

South Africa

14 Years Ranked

Band 5

Projects & Energy

Africa-wide

9 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Jason van der Poel

Global

Practice Areas

Jason has expertise in all aspects of project finance. He has advised lenders, sponsors and contractors on limited recourse project financings (including energy, oil and gas, resources and infrastructure transactions), public-private partnerships (PPPs), government support, partnerships and joint ventures, construction and operations contracts, power purchase agreements, procurement, syndicated and term loans, bond issues (including municipal debt) and securitisations (domestic and cross-border). Prior to re-joining Webber Wentzel in 2019, Jason spent four years as a partner at Allen & Overy specialising in Africa projects. He also previously worked at Allen & Overy in Amsterdam.

Career

Jason's qualifications include:

LLM (banking & finance law), University College London, 2000

LLB, University of Cape Town, 1998

B.Bus.Sci, University of Cape Town, 1996

Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Admitted solicitor of England and Wales

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Projects & Energy - South Africa

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jason van der Poel is regularly sought out by lenders and sponsors involved in the financing of energy, natural resources and infrastructure projects. His practice further covers the handling of PPAs and PPP structures.

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Projects & Energy - Africa-wide

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Johannesburg-based Jason van der Poel represents a broad portfolio of clients, including sponsors and developers. He is active throughout southern and eastern Africa and supports clients on infrastructure as well as oil and gas projects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He has the ability to lead legal and commercial arguments whilst incorporating client requirements in real time.