Richard Hoal and Peter Barnard head Cox Yeats’ ‘extremely talented’ construction, engineering, and infrastructure team, which has a solid track record in representing construction companies, contractors and specialist sub-contractors in contentious and non-contentious matters. Front- and back-end work is a key area of instruction for the group, which also advises on construction insurance issues. Claudelle Pretorius is a name to note.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Richard Hoal and Peter Barnard have good attention to detail.’

  • ‘Their knowledge and experience and the practical application of that experience gave us comfort that we were on the correct path. I believe we received sound practical advice.'

  • ‘Richard Hoal's extensive knowledge of FIDIC, GCC and JBCC gave us reassurance that our bespoke EPC employed the best concepts of these.'

  • 'Always very friendly and professional.'

  • 'Communication is always clear, precise and unambiguous.'

Key clients

  • Concor Infrastructure (Pty) Ltd
  • Murray & Roberts Ltd
  • Fluor South Africa (Pty) Ltd
  • WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
  • Stefanutti Stocks (Pty) Ltd
  • Enza Construction (Pty) Ltd
  • Raubex Group Limited
  • Teichman SA (Pty) Ltd
  • Leomat Construction (Pty) Ltd
  • Martin & East (Pty) Ltd
  • Growthpoint Properties Limited
  • Sappi Southern Africa Limited
  • Zamadunga Business Enterprise (Pty) Ltd
  • Delca Systems (Pty) Ltd
  • Motheo Construction Group (Pty) Ltd

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Richard Hoal, Peter Barnard

Other key lawyers

Claudelle Pretorius