Construction | Global

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.

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr houses a notable construction group featuring deep experience acting for both purchasers and suppliers while adeptly advising clients across a range of sectors including oil and gas, mining, power and renewable energy. The team is well versed across a broad range of contentious and transactional construction concerns, catering to an impressive host of local and overseas clientele.

ENS houses a recognised construction practice group with significant skill in both front-end and contentious matters, including litigation, arbitration, contract drafting and risk assessment. The law firm acts for clients from a broad range of industries, including the construction and mining sectors as well as for major banks. The team is also active on energy developments both locally and across the continent.

Fasken runs a well-established construction group, showcasing an impressive track record of handling a range of domestic and cross-border construction disputes, often acting for notable contractor clients. The team is particularly well known for its expertise in the mining sector, benefiting from the firm's internationally recognised industry expertise. It also maintains complementary front-end expertise in project finance.

LnP Beyond Legal houses a construction practice with a visible presence in South Africa. The team advises on contractual disputes, including FIDIC and NEC contracts. The lawyers also advise on non-contentious construction mandates. The law firm represents utility entities, energy contractors and mining companies.

Norton Rose Fulbright operates a well-regarded practice group with significant expertise in construction disputes and transactions in South Africa. The firm regularly advises domestic and international clients from the energy and infrastructure sectors on local and cross-border instructions, where it is able to draw upon its extensive international network. The group is particularly active in the renewable energy sector.