At Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc, the team reports an increase in infrastructure project matters, as well an uptick in project development and financing work. Practice head Jackie Midlane has extensive experience in representing lenders and borrowers in energy sector transactions, and is a key contact for clients in the financial services, telecoms and mining sectors. Construction and engineering law expert Gary Rademeyer is ‘highly recommended for any power infrastructure project, small or utility scale, as he has a vast knowledge of all aspects of the projects’. Raghemah Hendricks regularly handles project finance matters for clients in the renewable energy, mining and telecoms sectors, and Devan Falconer acts for borrowers, commercial banks, sponsors and development finance institutions in cross-border financing transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘People there are a treasure.’
'Jackie Midlane and Devan Falconer and all the team are super stars.’
'The experience and capability is vast on all matters pertaining to power projects and infrastructure.'
'Gary Rademeyer is highly recommended for any power infrastructure project, small or utility scale, as he has a vast knowledge of all aspects of the projects, not only in terms of the contracts and negotiations required to reach financial close, but also with regard to all key stakeholders in the industry. His knowledge of the processes in assisting clients to achieve their goals and negotiate contracts and deals is all encompassing. He is professional, efficient, polite and highly effective.'
Key clients
- Pele Green Energy Proprietary Limited
- Infinity Power Development Limited
- The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (acting through its Corporate and Investment Banking Division)
- Vantage GreenX Fund Advisors Proprietary Limited
- Nedbank Bank Limited (acting through its Nedbank corporate and investment division)
- Standard Bank Namibia
- USAID / RTI International/Power Africa
- Sibanye Energy Proprietary Limited
- RTI International / USAID Power Africa Hydroneo
- RTI International / USAID Power Africa (KETRACO)
Work highlights
Advised the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited on the provision of carbon credit financing facilities to the African Stove Company Limited.
Acted for Red Rocket South Africa Proprietary Limited as sponsor, developer and borrower in relation to the financing of a solar power plant project, which was developed under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Raghemah Hendricks
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Devan Falconer
Practice head
Jackie Midlane
Other key lawyers
Matt Ash; Raghemah Hendricks; Gary Rademeyer; Devan Falconer; CJ Grey; Nicole Mc Millan