Sector experience
Energy and infrastructure
We advise developers, suppliers, contractors and investors in energy and infrastructure on projects, regulation and commercial arrangements.
Overview
South Africa's energy landscape is changing rapidly, with growth in embedded and renewable generation alongside traditional supply. We advise on the regulatory and commercial frameworks for energy projects, on fuel and energy supply transactions, and on infrastructure projects.
Our work in this sector combines our projects, banking and finance, and commercial contracts work.
Clients in this sector include energy developers and suppliers, embedded generation, fuel supply and infrastructure projects..
How we help
Our work in this sector
Renewable and embedded generation
We advise on the regulatory and commercial framework for small-scale embedded generation and solar photovoltaic projects, including registration requirements, grid connection and installation and service agreements. We help developers, installers and property owners understand the approval requirements before projects proceed.
Energy supply
We advise on the supply of fuels and energy products, including cross-border supply arrangements, export documentation and trade finance, aligning delivery and payment. We review the supply contract and the payment instruments together so that delivery and payment are properly aligned.
Infrastructure projects
We review and negotiate project contracts for infrastructure, including water treatment and processing plants, focusing on scope, performance, payment and liability. We consider how risk falls when a project does not proceed as planned.
Project finance and asset finance
We advise on the financing of energy and infrastructure projects and equipment, drawing on our banking and finance work. We align the finance documents with the project and operating contracts.
Power purchase and service agreements
We advise on agreements for the sale of power and energy services, including pricing, performance and term. We align these agreements with the project's finance and regulatory requirements.
Technically sound. Commercially minded.
Advice that begins with technical precision and extends to the commercial and strategic judgement that founders, owners and executives rely on.