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With experience in litigation and contractual matters in the construction industry, Grégor Wolter heads Adams & Adams’ construction practice. Wolter is ‘very knowledgeable and experienced’ in advising construction companies on contract terminations, enforcement of contractual rights or terms; Thando Manentsa is another key name for contentious work in the department. Demi Pretorius and the ‘efficient’ Magdalene Haripersad are also singled out for their contributions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Grégor Wolter is involved in each step of the process. He interacts well with clients, yet always has a firm grip on the case.'

  • ‘The director and his team are very knowledgeable about construction contracts. Their service is prompt, and their support to experts is swift.'

  • ‘Grégor Wolter forms very good interpersonal relationships and is knowledgeable on construction contract disputes.'

  • ‘Experienced people who stay calm and are not afraid to take on a challenge.’

  • ‘Grégor Wolter explores all possible angles, and Magdalene Haripersad is always available and keen to assist.'

  • ‘The professionalism and competence of the team is a breath of fresh air. No stone was left unturned.'

  • ‘Access to and availability of people I have had engagements with have been exceptional.'

Key clients

  • AL Mphago Civil Construction CC
  • Primat Construction (Pty) Ltd
  • The City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
  • Turnover Trading (Pty) Ltd
  • Get Connected (Pty) Ltd
  • Intastor Controlled Environment (Pty) Ltd, currently in the Imvula Group of Companies
  • AVBOB Mutual Assurance Society
  • Eris Property Group
  • Tollink Proprietary Limited
  • Efkon South Africa (Pty) Ltd, a previous subsidiary of Efkon GmbH
  • King Air Industria (Pty) Ltd
  • True Orbit (Pty) Ltd
  • Mile Investments 225 Proprietary Limited
  • Feenstra Group Proprietary Limited
  • Bokone Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd
  • Lynx Real Estate Developments (Pty) Ltd
  • Bidvest Properties (Pty) Ltd
  • SRSQS Quantity Surveyors (Pty) Ltd
  • Rodlin Designs (Pty) Ltd

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Grégor Wolter

Other key lawyers

Thando Manentsa, Demi Pretorius, Magdalene Haripersad