Tiefenthaler Attorneys's construction and insurance team advises corporate and industrial clients in the renewable energy sector on large-scale projects and related legal matters. Practice heads Martin Van Der Schyf, Paul Woodward, Ryan du Preez, and Deonn Fourie are skilled in complex construction disputes.

Recognised for housing 'construction law specialists', Pinsent Masons LLP balances transactional work, advisory services, and dispute resolution. The team excels across sub-sectors such as nuclear and offshore wind, rail, waste, solar, and residential. Co-leader of the practice Jason Smit routinely advises infrastructure clients in alternative dispute resolution and High Court proceedings across standard form and bespoke contracts. Co-leader Junaid Banoobhai handles some of the country’s highest-value disputes, and co-leader Jurg van Dyk boasts expertise in advising on hydro, solar, and wind projects. Rob Morson is adept in front-end construction law, Thomas King   focuses on extensions of time, disruption, and major claims; and Andrew Fawcett has notable experience across South and East Asia.

Headed up by Lize-Meré Ludick, who has has expertise in contentious construction work, the 'steady and effective' construction practice at Bowmans is routinely instructed by employers, contractors, developers, funders, purchasers, and operators on a wide range of matters. Gerhard Rudolph handles high-value, cross-border disputes involving financial services, energy, mining, and infrastructure under ICC rules, while Alessandra Pardini advises on energy and infrastructure project finance, structuring and negotiating deals, and bespoke PPP agreements. Bavesh Pillay is adept in front-end construction, and Wihan Meintjes is skilled in litigation and arbitration across Africa and the Middle-East.

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr provides guidance on PPP procurement, contracts, finance, M&A transactions, and regulatory matters, with experience spanning major power generation and specialised embedded energy projects. Team leader Clive Rumsey advises on construction and engineering law, handling disputes and advisory work surrounding international standard contracts. Joe Whittle is adept in the resolution of construction and engineering disputes, Andrew van Niekerk is skilled across the energy, mining, transport, and real estate sectors, and Timothy Baker has led many contentious construction mandates. Khaya Mantengu, Tsele Moloi, and Sentebale Makara are also key contacts in the department.

Praised for its ‘innovative approach’, Webber Wentzel‘s construction team provides end-to-end transactional, regulatory, and dispute services. Co-leader Tyron Theessen handles all aspects of construction law, from contract drafting and M&A advice, to complex dispute resolution. Co-head Megan Jarvis advises on joint ventures, BEE transactions, and restructurings, playing a key role in mining, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects. Sarah McKenzie is skilled in construction and infrastructure-related litigation and arbitration, and Igno Gouws has advised some of South Africa’s largest mining companies.

Adams & Adams represents major developers and state enterprises in high-value construction matters, including in commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure projects. Practice head Grégor Wolter boasts deep expertise across construction law, from contract drafting to disputes and post-termination enforcement. Thando Manentsa focuses on contractual, commercial, and unlawful competition disputes, while Helgard Janse van Rensburg specialises in transactional matters, and Demi Pretorius is skilled in contract and property law. Magdalene Haripersad, Chervaune Utermöhlen, and David-John Marlow are also key contributors to the practice.

The projects and construction team at Clyde & Co LLP advises on complex infrastructure, energy contracts, risk insurance, and construction disputes. Practice head Alon Meyerov represents a broad range of contractors, employers, engineers, and insurers, and carries a deep expertise in international arbitration. Morgan Riley specialises in engineering disputes, insurance litigation, and commercial matters, while Verusha Moodley handles complex construction, mining, and real estate-related disputes. Muhammad Ebrahim is especially adept at managing High Court litigation.

Led by Eric le Grange, ENSafrica's construction team is adept in structuring agreements, project finance, and PPPs, as well as handling contract administration and disputes. Loren Tibshraeny boasts extensive construction law experience, representing developers, lenders, and contractors, while Armando Aguiar is skilled in construction and engineering litigation. Robert Scott is key in construction insurance and mining disputes, and Diana Burger advises on various renewable energy projects.

Cox Yeats's construction department routinely advises listed contractors, leading private construction firms, multinational corporations, and professional consulting companies. Co-leader of the practice Richard Hoal assists with construction and engineering contracts, handling related disputes and cross-border insurance matters. Also co-leading the team, Peter Barnard is key in resolving disputes across projects throughout Africa. David Vlcek is adept in insurance litigation, as well as construction and infrastructure law.

Led by Matthew Ash, the construction team at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc is skilled in the energy and infrastructure industries, and often handles large-scale projects, covering contracts, risk management, and disputes. Ash has advised many clients in the construction sector on contentious and transactional matters. CJ Grey has experience in infrastructure projects, focusing on construction, operation, and all related project contracts across the energy and commercial sectors, while Rory Scott is adept in operation aspects of projects.

The construction practice at Werksmans Attorneys routinely advises clients that are active in the automotive, manufacturing, road construction, energy, infrastructure, and mining industries. Practice head Jennifer Smit boasts extensive experience in construction litigation, and he is adeptly supported by Deon Griessel, who is skilled in drafting complex, high-value construction and engineering contracts, and Jonathan Behr, who is strong in project development and financing transactions. Dewald Van Den Berg is key in construction disputes, and Kamiel Rajah and Boitumelo Rammala are further key contacts.