Construction and engineering - Energy

We are global leaders in energy infrastructure construction. Our energy construction group is at the forefront of innovation in devising structures which satisfy the demands of all stakeholders in major construction projects at every stage of development.

Our global team of construction law specialists concentrate on construction and operation and maintenance contracts (and ancillary documentation) within the oil and gas, traditional power, nuclear and renewable energy markets. As well as EPC contracts model, we also focus on various alternative contract structures for a number of power projects in procurement, advising on the procurement process itself and drafting and negotiating associated contracts.

The team are involved in projects right from the planning stage through to development and financing. Having worked for parties throughout the supply chain, including project developers, sponsors, financiers, EPC and O&M contractors and equipment suppliers, the team has seen and experienced the issues arising throughout the contractual chain and is proud to have worked on some of the largest and highest profile power projects in the world.

What we offer you

  • Extensive experience in oil & gas, power, minerals & mining and renewable & sustainable energy (including simple cycle, combined cycle, co generation plants, wind farms and hydropower);
  • A leading legal capability in project financing and development, power purchase agreements and energy conversion agreements, EPC and O&M contracts (and all other construction and engineering related agreements), environmental issues, carbon credits and dispute resolution;
  • Depth of industry knowledge, understanding of the technical and business imperatives and concerns of the industry and the stakeholders in a project and our ability to converse with our energy clients and industry experts from other disciplines;
  • In-depth knowledge of concession based infrastructure models (such as BOT/BOOT/BOO, PPP);
  • One of the most comprehensive legal knowledge and resource sharing systems anywhere and one of the leading legal practices in the energy sector; and
  • A seamless service offering the best construction-related legal services available with expert on-ground local knowledge.

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Grant Ahern

Grant Ahearn

Partner

Melbourne

+61 3 8686 6593

Peter Hall

Peter Hall

Partner

London

+44 (0)20 7444 2710

Gary Rademeyer

Gary Rademeyer

Director

Durban

+27 (0)31 582 5810

The team