LAWYER PROFILE

Jason van der Poel

Global 2026

Webber Wentzel

Ranked in 1 practice area

Projects & Energy

South Africa

15 years ranked

Projects & Energy

Africa-wide

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Webber Wentzel

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

Provided by Chambers

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 4

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

Jason van der Poel understands quite well the long-term effects of policies and market trends down the pipeline. He's good in negotiations and the way he manages the team is very good.
Projects & EnergyChambers Global Guide
Jason van der Poel is exceptionally good.
Projects & EnergyChambers Global Guide