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.
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Testimonials
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‘They have good background knowledge of the construction industry.'
‘They are easily accessible.'
Key clients
- Concor Infrastructure (Pty) Ltd
- Bank of China
- China State Construction Engineering Corporation South Africa
- Enza Construction (Pty) Ltd
- Teichmann SA (Pty) Ltd
- United Africa Civils and Construction (Pty) Ltd
- WSM Group (Pty) Ltd
- Zamadunga Business Enterprise (Pty) Ltd
- Delca Systems (Pty) Ltd
- Motheo Construction Group (Pty) Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented Enza Construction and Crowie Property Holdings in a dispute concerning a public procurement tender for the refurbishment and extension of a building.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Hoal, Peter Barnard