Webber Wentzel boasts an expansive client base, encompassing developers, sponsors, and lenders, as well as offtakers, contractors, investors, and governments, for whom it handles a range of energy and infrastructure project developments. Jason van der Poel leads the projects group with particular expertise on the finance side, which is also a strength for Hielien Venter in the construction and engineering sectors. Megan Jarvis heads the infrastructure group and is ably supported by deputy head Calvin Nchabeleng.
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Key clients
- Sasol South Africa Ltd
- Green Leaf Ekurhuleni Proprietary Ltd
- Rand Merchant Bank & Development Bank of Southern Africa
- Old Mutual Properties
- Liberty Group Ltd
- Palabora Mining Company
- Green Cities & Infrastructure Programme
- Seriti Green
- Rand Merchant Bank
- WBHO
- Netcare Hospitals Ltd
Work highlights
Acted as legal counsel to Sasol in relation to the procurement by Sasol (together with Air Liquide) of renewable energy from Paarde Valley PV2 Ltd on the 120MW Solar PV Project and from Mulilo De Aar 2 South Ltd on the 140MW Wind Energy Project.
Acted for RMB in relation to a multi-lender facility for the Oya Hybrid project.
Assisted Old Mutual Properties with its renewable energy power procurement.
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Makgati Makgatho
Practice head
Jason van der Poel; Megan Jarvis; Calvin Nchabeleng
Other key lawyers
Hielien Venter; Mmotlana Kgoadi; Makgati Makgatho