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.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Andrew van Niekerk is an outstanding individual.'

Key clients

  • Scatec Solar
  • Cennergi (Exxaro Energy)
  • FATA EPC
  • Newcastle Energy
  • AMEA Power
  • Parvenu Link
  • Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies
  • Rand Water

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Clive Rumsey

Other key lawyers

Andrew van Niekerk, Joe Whittle, Timothy Baker, Sentebale Makara, Khaya Mantengu, Kananelo Sikhakhane, Claudia Moser