Mr Tyron Theessen > Webber Wentzel > Johannesburg, South Africa > Lawyer Profile

Webber Wentzel
90 RIVONIA ROAD, SANDTON
JOHANNESBURG 2196,
PO BOX 61771, MARSHALLTOWN 2107
South Africa

Work Department

Corporate Practice

Position

Partner

Career

Tyron specialises in cross-border and domestic engineering and construction transactions in the mining, property, infrastructure, and energy sectors. He renders advice in relation to drafting and negotiating engineering and construction contracts (standard forms such as the FIDIC and NEC forms of Contract and bespoke arrangements); legal disputes; applicable legislation; and the management and administration of claims. Tyron began his legal career at Webber Wentzel working mostly on the EPC and O&M elements of project finance transactions in the energy space. He then shifted focus to dispute related matters, working across a broad range of construction related disputes. Having gained experience on both the front and back-end of construction related matters, he then began focusing on transactional work involving matters in the built environment and continues to advise clients on a broad range of construction related matters​.​

Education

Advanced Certificate in Construction Contract Law, University of Pretoria, 2013
LLB, Rhodes University, 2011
B.Com (Economics and Law), Rhodes University, 2009
Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Lawyer Rankings

South Africa > Construction

(Next Generation Partners)

Tyron TheessenWebber Wentzel

Led by the ‘responsiveTyron Theessen, the construction practice at Webber Wentzel has a solid track record in handling infrastructure mandates, energy sector matters and healthcare-related construction projects. Theessen advises on engineering and construction contracts as well as handling some contentious work. Sarah McKenzie is sought after for her arbitration expertise, and the ‘dedicated and knowledgeableMegan Jarvis is experienced in assisting construction clients with cross-border transactions. Jennifer Eborall is also singled out for her contributions.