Headed up by Allen Leuta, the practice at Bowmans has 'deep sector expertise' in projects, energy, and infrastructure, routinely advising sponsors, developers, and lenders across the full project lifecycle. It is also active in mandates emanating from the power, oil and gas, mining, water, and telecommunications sectors. Leuta is adept in the handling of complex, groundbreaking limited‑recourse transactions. Shamilah Grimwood-Norley is skilled in PPPs, concession agreements, grid connections, and wheeling arrangements, Alessandra Pardini is knowledgeable in mining and construction contracts, and Alexandra Felekis focuses on project development and procurement. Mongezi Dladla is key in energy and infrastructure projects, Londiwe Khoza is skilled in due-diligence work, and Emma Bleeker has experience with operation and maintenance agreements. Anton Barnes-Webb, Alexandra Clüver, and Daryn Webb are also key members of the practice.
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- ‘I've valued their responsiveness, integrity, and strategic mindset.'
- 'They don’t just react - they lead. Whether navigating complex negotiations or resolving disputes, they bring calm, clarity, and creativity to the table.’
Key clients
- The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
- Absa Bank Limited
- Nedbank Limited
- Seriti Green Energy (Pty) Ltd
- Discovery Green (Pty) Ltd
- Tharisa Minerals
- Rand Merchant Bank
- Apollo Africa
- Energy Exchange of Southern Africa
- Globeleq (Red Sands)
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Emma Bleeker
Londiwe Khoza
Practice head
Allen Leuta
Other key lawyers
Shamilah Grimwood-Norley; Alessandra Pardini; Alexandra Felekis; Mongezi Dladla; Londiwe Khoza; Emma Bleeker; Anton Barnes-Webb; Alexandra Clüver; Daryn Webb