ENSafrica‘s construction group operates from within the firm’s project development and finance practice, led by Eric le Grange. Loren Tibshraeny, who leads the construction team, is well known for his expertise in front-end matters, and is regularly instructed by developers, contractors and lenders in the space. Armando Aguiar specialises in construction litigation, and has been kept busy advising on contractual disputes on a domestic and international scale. Grange fields experience in project procurement, finance and regulatory matters, and Carol Makutu is active on contentious construction mandates.

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  • ‘Deep experience and practical advice tailored to the size of the project.'

  • ‘Eric le Grange - great to work with. Practical. Invests in relationship with clients.'

Key clients

  • Red Rocket South Africa (Pty) Ltd
  • Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
  • Nedbank Limited
  • Goldwind New Energy South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advised Red Rocket South Africa (Pty) Ltd on the design, development, financing, construction, commissioning and operation of the Wolf, Rietkloof and Brandvalley onshore wind facilities, after the client was awarded preferred bidder status under Bid Window 5 of the South African REIPPP.
  • Advised the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited and Nedbank Limited on the construction, design, financing and development of a solar plant, with Exxaro Coal Pty Ltd acting as offtaker.
  • Advised Goldwind New Energy South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Goldwind International on various agreements and sub- contracts relating to the Msenge and Castle Wind Farms.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Loren Tibshraeny

Other key lawyers

Eric le Grange, Armando Aguiar, Carol Makutu