At Fasken, the ‘strong and reliable‘ finance and projects team is highly regarded for its strength in acting for sponsors, borrowers, government entities and lenders in project finance transactions. The ‘outstanding‘ Lara Bezuidenhoudt heads up the practice, and brings expertise in advising telecoms, energy, transport and mining sector entities on infrastructure development financings, as well as handling public-private partnerships. Simone Bryson assists sponsors and lenders with energy and power transactions, and Ashen Jugoo‘s broad workload takes in power purchase agreements, limited recourse financing matters and cross-border transactions. Sandika Ramjanum is very experienced in representing lenders in renewable energy sector transactions. Onalerona Phiri left the firm in November 2024.

Led by project finance expert Brigette Baillie, the projects, energy and infrastructure team at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP continues to handle a steady workflow of renewable energy project matters, as well as power and infrastructure projects and transactions. Carey-Anne Jennings has an excellent track record in in assisting with limited recourse project finance transactions and public-private partnerships, and is equally adept at handling captive power projects and road-related infrastructure matters. Ross Lomax provides corporate support on renewable energy projects, and Lebo Ramokone has a solid track record in handling project finance mandates. Busisiwe Sibeko acts for domestic and international clients in project development and financing matters across Africa, and Thandeka Diremelo brings experience in advising on renewable energy projects under the South African Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme.

At Bowmans, the projects and infrastructure team reports an uptick in instructions from the renewable energy sector, as well as advising on matters concerning the financing of battery storage projects. The practice is led by Allen Leuta, who heads the firm’s banking and finance department and acts for developers, export credit agencies and development finance institutions in project financing transactions. Shamilah Grimwood-Norley fields expertise in all areas of infrastructure project development, and Bavesh Pillay brings experience in assisting with the construction law aspects of energy infrastructure projects. Onalerona Phiri joined the group in November 2024, and the team was bolstered by the arrivals of Alexandra Clüver, Alessandra Pardini, Alexandra Felekis and Mongezi Dladla in January 2025.

Oil and gas work forms the backbone of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr‘s energy practice, and the team has a solid track record in advising on IPP procurement and construction contracts, PPAs, project finance and M&A relating to large-scale and embedded power generation projects. The group is jointly led by Andrew van Niekerk, who specialises in infrastructure matters, and Megan Rodgers, who has extensive expertise in upstream oil and gas matters. Project finance work forms a key pillar of Johan de Lange‘s practice, and Tessa Brewis advises sponsors, developers and investors on project development and M&A matters pertaining to renewable energy projects. Tsele Moloi brings experience in handling offtake agreements and PPAs for public and private sector entities.

Led by Eric le Grange, the project development and project finance team at ENSafrica has extensive expertise in advising on renewable energy projects; Lauren Petersen and Sasha Singh are key contacts for project and infrastructure finance, public private partnerships and energy-related projects. Singh is equally adept at handling infrastructure development matters, which are also a core area of instruction for Kumeshnie Naidoo, who is regularly instructed by developers, lenders, sponsors, contractors and state entities. Noma Modise is very experienced in advising international financial institutions on financing projects within South Africa; John Ferraz acts on transportation matters; and Loren Tibshraeny‘s workload includes assisting with project development and procurement contract matters.

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.

At Pinsent Masons LLP, the finance and projects team has a solid track record in handling infrastructure and energy project matters. The department is jointly led by London-based Apicksha Patel and Claire Barclay, who has extensive experience in advising on pan-African infrastructure projects. Emma Roberts‘ broad workload takes in power purchase agreements, IPP procurement matters, infrastructure development work and offtake agreements, while Lisa Botha advises on the corporate law aspects of cross-border energy sector transactions. Jurg Van Dyk and Thandeka Mashonganyika are well-versed in assisting owners, developers, and contractors with the construction law aspects of renewable energy projects.

Jason van der Poel heads up the project finance and development practice at Webber Wentzel, and is very well known for assisting lenders, sponsors and contractors with limited recourse project financings, power purchase agreements and public-private partnerships. Calvin Nchabeleng advises state-owned entities, private entities and governments on infrastructure and energy projects, and has particular strength in assisting private sector client with private power purchase transactions. Hielien Venter‘s broad practice takes in assisting energy, water, and transport sector entities with all aspects of infrastructure projects. Mmotlana Kgoadi brings expertise in handling project development for project finance transactions. Makgati Makgatho is well versed in assisting cross-border state entities with public-private partnerships relating to prominent infrastructure projects, and Emma Bleeker lends support on limited recourse project finance transactions and power purchase agreements. Danielle van der Vaart joined the team in April 2024.

At Werksmans Attorneys, the infrastructure, projects and energy team has seen a significant uptick in mandates concerning renewable energy projects, especially wind and solar power projects. Chris Moraitis heads up the practice, and is well versed in handling public-private partnerships and transportation infrastructure projects, as well as drawing on his banking law expertise to advise on limited resource and project financing work. Jonathan Behr is very experienced in advising sponsors on the development and regulatory aspects of large-scale power, infrastructure and renewable energy projects, and is equally strong in assisting with private IPP projects. Astrid Berman‘s workload includes handling the project and limited recourse financing aspects relating to public-private partnerships.