Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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The disputes team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP delivers a ‘seamless client experience’ across the infrastructure, energy, and financial sectors. Practice head Jonathan Ripley-Evans handles high-profile international and local disputes and specialises in renewable energy cases. Cameron Dunstan-Smith is adept in corporate investigations, Fiorella Noriega Del Valle is knowledgeable in grassroots arbitration, and Jenalee Harrison is key in international financial services litigation. Robyn Khumalo, Za’eem Laher, Kyle Melville, Tameez Casoo, SooBin Park, and Chelsea Richard are further key contacts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘For me, what makes Jonathan Ripley-Evans stand out is his combination of deep expertise, approachability, and practical problem-solving. He is not only highly knowledgeable in arbitration and dispute resolution but also has a unique ability to make complex issues clear and workable. What sets him apart from others is his reliability and his calm, measured approach, even in high-pressure situations.'
- ‘The team is knowledgeable about our business, proposes commercial resolutions of matters and offers practical advice. The work product is consistently of a high standard.’
Key clients
- Anglo American PLC Standard Bank Group Ltd BDO Corporate Finance (Pty) Ltd EDF Renewables (Pty) Ltd Engie Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Ltd Scatec Solar Africa (Pty) Ltd Total Energy Hydra Storage (Pty) Ltd Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd G7 Renewable Energies (Pty) Ltd Dyson Limited Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited Arbitration Foundation of South Africa Bombela Concession Company (Pty) Ltd.
Work highlights
Representing Engie Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd, Scatec Solar Africa (Pty) Ltd, Total Energies Hydra Storage (RF) (Pty) Ltd, and EDF Renewables Investment (Pty) Ltd in High Court proceedings launched by a local solar photovoltaic systems manufacturer (ArtSolar) against all of the major Independent Power Producers who were successful bidders for the development and construction of solar power plants in the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme and the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, Bid Windows 5 and 6.