Headed up by Lize-Meré Ludick, who has has expertise in contentious construction work, the 'steady and effective' construction practice at Bowmans is routinely instructed by employers, contractors, developers, funders, purchasers, and operators on a wide range of matters. Gerhard Rudolph handles high-value, cross-border disputes involving financial services, energy, mining, and infrastructure under ICC rules, while Alessandra Pardini advises on energy and infrastructure project finance, structuring and negotiating deals, and bespoke PPP agreements. Bavesh Pillay is adept in front-end construction, and Wihan Meintjes is skilled in litigation and arbitration across Africa and the Middle-East.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Knowledgeable, intuitive and communicative. I find a real sense of clarity and transparency in my communications with Bowmans.’
- ‘Lize-Meré Ludick continues to shine in the construction sector and is a force to be reckoned with.’
- ‘The team is sound technically and very pragmatic.'
- ‘Gerhard Rudolph and Wihan Meintjes are incredibly smart and very commercially aware.'
- ‘What makes the Bowmans Construction Team stand out is their ability to focus quickly and consistently on what really matters in a case. They do not get sidetracked by distractions, which makes them steady and effective partners in complex matters.'
- ‘Gerhard Rudolph impressed with his sharp intellect and his ability to communicate clearly and succinctly. He rarely used more words than necessary, and when he spoke, it always moved the matter forward. He also showed real trust in us as local counsel. He supported us fully, but gave us the space to handle our part of the work.'
Key clients
- Goldwind New Energy South Africa Proprietary Limited
- Arch Renewable Energy
- Momnai Energy Limited
- Absa, Nedbank and Standard Bank
- Siemens Mobility (Pty) Ltd
- Enza Construction
- Eris Property Group (Pty) LTD
- Group Five Construction (Pty) Ltd
- Group Five Power International (Pty) Ltd
- The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho
- Kelvin Power (Pty) Ltd
- Tronox Mineral Sands (Pty) Ltd
Work highlights
Advising the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho on two high-value arbitration proceedings, with claims exceeding ZAR2bn arising from a public-private partnership for the design, construction, and operation of the country’s flagship Queen ’Mamohato Memorial Hospital.
Advising NOA Group Assets on the development of the largest solar photovoltaic renewable energy project in Sub-Saharan Africa, which included complex engineering, procurement, and construction arrangements, shared grid infrastructure, and “project-on-project” risk.
Advising Goldwind New Energy South Africa on multiple REIPPP wind projects, including Koruson 1 (three projects) and the 155MW Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm for Seriti Green.
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Lize-Meré Ludick
Other key lawyers
Gerhard Rudolph; Alessandra Pardini; Bavesh Pillay; Wihan Meintjes