Adams & Adams represents major developers and state enterprises in high-value construction matters, including in commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure projects. Practice head Grégor Wolter boasts deep expertise across construction law, from contract drafting to disputes and post-termination enforcement. Thando Manentsa focuses on contractual, commercial, and unlawful competition disputes, while Helgard Janse van Rensburg specialises in transactional matters, and Demi Pretorius is skilled in contract and property law. Magdalene Haripersad, Chervaune Utermöhlen, and David-John Marlow are also key contributors to the practice.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Grégor Wolter always looks at a situation from all angles, informs you of your risks and really cares for his clients. His knowledge level is fantastic. Magdalene Haripersad is very organised and manages a process very well.’
  • ‘Grégor Wolter makes time to adequately explain in simple terms the legal complexity.’
  • ‘The team always provides well-researched advice that includes both local and international laws.'
  • ‘Understanding the client's needs, attention to details, well-thought legal advice, always consult with clients to give the best options and advice.'
  • ‘The team we worked with new exactly what they were doing. They had more than enough expertise in the construction field and the relevant laws and contracts.’
  • ‘Grégor Wolter himself is very skilled and familiar with the construction industry.’
  • ‘Deep levels of knowledge. Very pragmatic.’

Key clients

  • AL Mphago Civil Construction CC
  • Turnover Trading (Pty) Ltd
  • Get Connected (Pty) Ltd
  • Intastor Controlled Environment (Pty) Ltd
  • AVBOB Mutual Assurance Society
  • Eris Property Group
  • Tollink South Africa (Pty) Ltd
  • Mile Investments 225 Proprietary Limited
  • Feenstra Group Proprietary Limited
  • Bokone Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd
  • Lynx Real Estate Developments (Pty) Ltd
  • Bidvest Properties (Pty) Ltd
  • SRSQS Quantity Surveyors (Pty) Ltd
  • Marprieu Ontwikkelings CC
Practice head

Grégor Wolter

Other key lawyers

Thando Manentsa; Helgard Janse van Rensburg; Demi Pretorius; Magdalene Haripersad; Chervaune Utermöhlen; David-John Marlow