Led by Matthew Ash, the construction team at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc is skilled in the energy and infrastructure industries, and often handles large-scale projects, covering contracts, risk management, and disputes. Ash has advised many clients in the construction sector on contentious and transactional matters. CJ Grey has experience in infrastructure projects, focusing on construction, operation, and all related project contracts across the energy and commercial sectors, while Rory Scott is adept in operation aspects of projects.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- 'Matthew Ash has demonstrated throughout the years together with his team to whom he is transferring his knowledge a great, well documented advice, guidance and negotiation assistance hence providing value for money.’
Key clients
- Sibanye Energy (Pty) Ltd obo Sibanye Stillwater Limited
- Energy Group (Pty) Limited
- Red Rocket (Pty) Ltd
- Harmony Gold Mining Co. Limited
- Infinity Power Holdings Limited
- Ib Vogt Gmbh
- Wärtsilä South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- JUWI Renewable Energies (Pty) Ltd
Work highlights
Advising Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited on all legal aspects of its Renewable Energy PV Project – Phase 2, including the procurement process and the drafting, negotiation, and execution of key construction and equipment supply contracts for the development of fully operational solar PV facilities across its mining operations.
Advising Energy Group on the development of a utility-scale behind-the-meter solar PV project for a PGM mining operation, including the formulation and negotiation of a bankable PPA with the offtaker, EPC, and O&M contracts, Buyer Connection Agreements, land leases, and the full suite of financing agreements.
Acted for the EPC and O&M Contractors in the 100MW Sonvanger solar PV project near Theunissen, Free State, advising on the negotiation and conclusion of the EPC, O&M, Connection Works and Direct Agreements.
Practice head
Matthew Ash
Other key lawyers
CJ Grey; Rory Scott