
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr provides guidance on PPP procurement, contracts, finance, M&A transactions, and regulatory matters, with experience spanning major power generation and specialised embedded energy projects. Team leader Clive Rumsey advises on construction and engineering law, handling disputes and advisory work surrounding international standard contracts. Joe Whittle is adept in the resolution of construction and engineering disputes, Andrew van Niekerk is skilled across the energy, mining, transport, and real estate sectors, and Timothy Baker has led many contentious construction mandates. Khaya Mantengu, Tsele Moloi, and Sentebale Makara are also key contacts in the department.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Excellent litigation in commercial matters.'
- ‘Timothy Baker is extremely professional.'
- ‘Always on call.'
- 'The team works in a very cohesive manner and are very responsive to queries and requests.'
- 'The director Khaya Mantengu is incredibly hands-on and always available with updates on your matter or to walk you through next steps and anticipated outcomes.'
Key clients
- Scatec Solar
- Cennergi (Exxaro Energy)
- FATA EPC
- Newcastle Energy
- AMEA Power
- Parvenu Link
- Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies
- Rand Water
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tsele Moloi
Practice head
Clive Rumsey
Other key lawyers
Joe Whittle; Andrew van Niekerk; Timothy Baker; Khaya Mantengu; Sentebale Makara; Tsele Moloi

