Adams & Adams’ construction practice is seated within the firm’s broader commercial litigation department, and is sought after by property developers, state-owned enterprises, contractors and construction companies for its strength in handling contractual matters and construction litigation. Department head Grégor Wolter has expertise in a wide range of contentious and non-contentious construction issues, and Thando Manentsa and Demi Pretorius are key contacts for contractual disputes. Helgard Janse van Rensburg regularly represents property developers in construction projects, and specialises in advising on transactional matters, while Magdalene Haripersad brings experience in acting for both employers and contractors in litigation.
Testimonials
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‘A high level of professionalism and attention to detail.’
'The team works extremely well together. Grégor Wolter is hands-on, and applies his mind to the smallest minutiae of every matter. He is assisted by Magdalene Haripersad, who is equally hands-on.'
'Magdalene Haripersad pays attention to the management of the case.'
Key clients
- AL Mphago Civil Construction CC
- Turnover Trading (Pty) Ltd
- Get Connected (Pty) Ltd
- Intastor Controlled Environment (Pty) Ltd
- AVBOB Mutual Assurance Society
- Eris Property Group
- Tollink South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Mile Investments 225 Proprietary Limited
- Feenstra Group Proprietary Limited
- Bokone Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd
- Lynx Real Estate Developments (Pty) Ltd
- Maloney Eye Cherry Holdings (Pty) Ltd
- Bidvest Properties (Pty) Ltd
- SRSQS Quantity Surveyors (Pty) Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented Lynx Real Estate Developments (Pty) Ltd in litigation against a contractor regarding a payment of a negative certificate issued under a construction contract.
- Acting for AVBOB Mutual Assurance Society in a transaction involving the development and acquisition of a new head office.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Grégor Wolter