The infrastructure, projects, and energy department at Werksmans Attorneys handles mandates emanating from the rail, road, water, energy, and mining sectors, to name a few. It benefits from the strength of the firm’s corporate, tax, regulatory, and finance groups to provide developers, lenders, and sponsors with an all-round offering on domestic and international projects. Practice head Chris Moraitis boasts ‘the perfect mix of legal acumen and commercial pragmatism’, and he is ably supported by Jonathan Behr, Astrid Berman, and Zoë Austen.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Chris Moraitis has the perfect mix of legal acumen and commercial pragmatism.'
- 'Zoë Austen demonstrates ability beyond her years and is an excellent associate.'
Work highlights
Advised Goldwind on the turbine supply and installation contract and long-term service agreement for the 242MW first phase and 157.8MW second phase of Red Rocket's Overberg Wind Farm.
Acting as the lenders legal advisors to Richards Bay Titanium Proprietary Ltd in relation to the debt financing package for the design, financing, construction, and operation of a 148.4MWdc (130.6MWac) solar PV plant located in the Limpopo province, including its associated connection infrastructure, to supply energy under a 20-year PPA, on a wheeling basis.
Practice head
Chris Moraitis
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Behr; Astrid Berman; Zoë Austen