Jackie Midlane spearheads the projects team, as well as the banking and finance practice, at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc, and her client roster includes financial institutions and project sponsors. The practice is highly adept at handling the development, implementation, and closure of energy, mining, and infrastructure projects across the continent. Matthew Ash, another key member of the group, is sought after for his expertise in transactional matters, including the formulation, negotiation, and conclusion of EPC and O&M.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jackie Midlane is dynamic, committed, and delivers on commitments. Jackie is a strong leader who takes control.'
- 'Nicole Mc Millan is highly skilled, exceptionally reliable, and a great communicator.'
Key clients
- Red Rocket Energy
- Infinity Power
- The Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd
- Nedbank Bank Ltd
- The Energy Group
- Solar Capital Orange Proprietary Ltd
- Standard Bank Namibia
- USAID
- RTI International
- Power Africa
- Sibanye Energy Proprietary Ltd
Work highlights
Advised the Red Rocket borrower group on the financing of the 379.9MW Overberg wind facility.
Advised the Sponsor group, comprising of The Energy Group Proprietary Ltd, Stanlib, Royal Bafokeng Holdings, PV Holdco (RF) Proprietary Ltd, and Letsatsi (RF) Proprietary Ltd on the financing and development of the 80MW Zondereinde and 20MW Eland PV projects, both of which will supply electricity to Northam Platinum Ltd's mining operations.
Advised Kamoa Copper S.A on the development by selected IPPs of two 30MW Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage facilities on mine-controlled land at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo, such facilities to be capable of producing 30MW of baseload (24/7) electrical energy.
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
Matthew Ash; Raghemah Hendricks; Devan Falconer; CJ Grey; Nicole Mc Millan