Jurg specialises in construction and engineering related matters. He has a wide range of experience in the energy field, and advises power utilities, owners, developers, contractors and professionals on all aspects of construction and engineering law. This experience spans various technologies, including hydro-power, solar and wind energy.

Jurg's experience

  • Acted as legal counsel to Voltalia South Africa Pty Ltd on its solar energy deal with Richards Bay Minerals, involving a 148MW PV plant on community land in Limpopo, leased from the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

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  • Advising SOLA Assets, which was selected by Tronox Mineral Sands (Pty) Ltd for the development, construction, operation and maintenance of 200 MW of solar PV projects. The Projects consist of two 100 MW solar PV facilities. The solar PV facilities are located near Lichtenburg in the North-West Province.

  • Advising BioTherm on various post-construction issues regarding its Round 1 solar photovoltaic and wind projects.

  • Advising Investec Bank Limited as the lender on the conclusion of a new O&M contract in respect of a gas-fired power plant in Mozambique.

  • Advising a contractor on the construction of a transmission line and substations in Lesotho.

  • Advising BioTherm on the development, construction and operation of two solar photovoltaic projects, as part of Round 4 of the REIPP programme.

  • Advising the developer of a 660MW coal-fired power station in Zimbabwe on all aspects relating to the construction and operation and maintenance contracts.

  • Advising ACED on the development, construction and operation of two solar photovoltaic projects, as part of Round 4 of the REIPP programme.

  • Representing two developers in the Government of South Africa's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme during the construction phase, and liaising with all parties involved in order to ensure the achievement of COD in accordance with the project agreements.

  • Advising Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) a division of First Rand Bank Group, as the lender on the construction of a bulk petroleum storage facility.

Credentials

  • 2019
    Pinsent Masons - Partner
  • 2013
    Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr - Partner, Head of Construction
  • 2008
    Association of Arbitrators - Fellowship Admission
  • 2006
    Qualified
  • 2004
    Potchefstroom University - LL.B.
  • 2004
    Routledge Modise
  • 2002
    Potchefstroom University - B.Com
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