Led by project finance expert Brigette Baillie, the projects, energy and infrastructure team at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP continues to handle a steady workflow of renewable energy project matters, as well as power and infrastructure projects and transactions. Carey-Anne Jennings has an excellent track record in in assisting with limited recourse project finance transactions and public-private partnerships, and is equally adept at handling captive power projects and road-related infrastructure matters. Ross Lomax provides corporate support on renewable energy projects, and Lebo Ramokone has a solid track record in handling project finance mandates. Busisiwe Sibeko acts for domestic and international clients in project development and financing matters across Africa, and Thandeka Diremelo brings experience in advising on renewable energy projects under the South African Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme.

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  • ‘The team are very knowledgeable about their areas of expertise and always go the extra mile for their clients. They are very responsive and engaging and always available for an ad hoc question or guidance.'

  • ‘Their dedication and commitment to their work and their clients. Carey-Anne Jennings is really great to work with - she is knowledgeable and dedicated to her work and clients.'

Key clients

  • Rio Tinto & Richards Bay Minerals
  • Enel Green Power
  • Air Liquide S.A.
  • BW Energy Ltd and BW Kudu Ltd
  • EDF Renewables (Pty) Ltd
  • G7 Renewable Energies (Pty) Ltd
  • International Finance Corporation
  • Rand Merchant Bank
  • Scatec ASA
  • ENGIE
  • Facility for Investments in Renewable Small Transactions (RF) (Pty) Ltd
  • Illovo Sugar Africa (Pty) Ltd
  • Mulilo Renewable Project Developments (Pty) Ltd
  • Sedibelo Platinum Mines Ltd
  • Seriti Green (Pty) Ltd
  • The Standard Bank of South Africa

Work highlights

  • Advising Seriti Green on its renewable energy project and PPA for Seriti Power.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Brigette Baillie

Other key lawyers

Carey-Anne Jennings, Ross Lomax, Lebo Ramokone, Thandeka Diremelo, Aobakwe Mametse, Busisiwe Sibeko, Sarah Burman