Pinsent Masons LLP‘s construction finance team is headed by Jurg Van Dyk who has an excellent reputation for assisting with the construction law aspects of renewable energy projects. Jason Smit and Junaid Banoobhai co-head the disputes group, while Deirdré Simaan is well versed in handling domestic and international engineering and construction transactions. Thomas King  is a key contact for developers and contractors, and has established strength in assisting with renewable energy matters. Angela Lawrence has expertise in arbitration and Andrew Fawcett has experience in advising on contractual litigation for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Led by Clive Rumsey, the construction group at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has an excellent track record in advising on high-profile construction disputes and non-contentious front-end work, and regularly acts as counsel to energy sector entities. Andrew van Niekerk is well known for his expertise in projects and infrastructure law, and is a key name for public procurement issues. Khaya Mantengu brings experience in arbitration, and Joe Whittle  handles engineering litigation. Krevania Pillay left the firm in December 2023, and Sentebale Makara joined the group in February 2024.

Webber Wentzel‘s construction team is commended as ‘knowledgeable of the law and the construction industry‘. Practice head Tyron Theessen focuses on handling construction and engineering transactional matters for mining, energy, infrastructure, and property sector entities. Sarah McKenzie is well versed in complex arbitration, and Jennifer Eborall has expertise in infrastructure matters. Ofentse Mazibuko is experienced in advising on cross-border construction transactions. Nazia Dinat departed the firm in January 2025.

Bowmans‘ team has ‘deep industry knowledge‘ and ‘excels in resolving construction disputes‘. Lize-Meré Ludick heads up the practice, and is highly regarded for her strong track record in handling construction litigation. Front-end construction work is a core area of strength for Bavesh Pillay, who is well versed in advising on contractual issues, equipment supply agreements, and professional services agreements. Diana Burger left the firm in September 2024, while the practice was bolstered by the arrival of Gerhard Rudolph, Alessandra Pardini and Wihan Meintjes in January 2025.

At ENSafrica, Loren Tibshraeny heads up the construction group, and specialises in advising lenders, contractors, and developers on front-end construction issues. The group is housed within the firm’s wider project development and finance practice led by Eric le Grange, who brings expertise in project finance. Dispute resolution expert Armando Aguiar is well versed in handling contractual litigation, as is Carol Makutu. Diana Burger joined the team in September 2024.

Gary Rademeyer and Matt Ash head Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc‘s construction practice, which has an established track record in assisting with the construction aspects of energy, infrastructure, natural resources, and property projects. Front-end work is a core area of instruction for the team, and CJ Grey often handles the construction law aspects of infrastructure matters. Sentebale Makara left the firm in February 2024.

Adams & Adams’ construction practice is seated within the firm’s broader commercial litigation department, and is sought after by property developers, state-owned enterprises, contractors and construction companies for its strength in handling contractual matters and construction litigation. Department head Grégor Wolter has expertise in a wide range of contentious and non-contentious construction issues, and Thando Manentsa and Demi Pretorius are key contacts for contractual disputes. Helgard Janse van Rensburg regularly represents property developers in construction projects, and specialises in advising on transactional matters, while Magdalene Haripersad brings experience in acting for both employers and contractors in litigation.

Clyde & Co LLP‘s projects and construction team is ‘very responsive and always available when needed’. Practice head Alon Meyerov is a key contact for construction disputes, and is equally adept at handling non-contentious matters for a client base of engineers, contractors, sub-contractors, and employers. Morgan Riley is well versed in advising on contentious engineering issues and Verusha Moodley is active in domestic and international mandates for public and private entities.

The construction, engineering, and infrastructure team at Cox Yeats has ‘extensive knowledge of the construction industry‘. Richard Hoal regularly acts for contractors and sub-contractors in front-end construction matters, litigation, and insurance issues; he co-heads the practice with Peter Barnard, who specialises in handling construction disputes. Claudelle Pretorius is well versed in representing contractors, sub-contractors, and developers in high-value arbitrations.

Werksmans Attorneys‘ ‘highly skilled‘ construction and engineering team is ‘knowledgeable‘ and ‘able to reach meaningful solutions in complicated negotiations‘. Led by Jennifer Smit, the group draws upon the strength of the firm’s projects, infrastructure, energy and mining practices to handle a range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Deon Griessel is ‘highly skilled and knowledgeable in his field of expertise‘, and Boitumelo Rammala has experience in advising on construction disputes.