Apicksha Patel
Partner, Co-Head of Projects, EMEA
Africa
Abundant natural resources, an evolving infrastructure sector, expanding corporate finance markets, and a population expected to double by 2050, make Africa an exciting market for our clients.
Operating successfully in Africa means understanding the complexities of doing business in its diverse regions and countries. Connectivity is crucial, which is why we have developed a network of partner law firms, financiers, government representatives, lawmakers, regulators and other stakeholders.
We draw on this talent pool within Africa, plus our own experts across Europe, the Middle East, Americas and Multinational Network and Asia Pacific, to support you, whether you are a local business or an international one, a company seeking support or an investor.
Our work is seamless and integrated, blending our own expertise with that of our network to bring you consistency and quality with a truly international perspective.
We use technology, deep sector knowledge and innovation to bring you a multinational service with a small firm feel.
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Our latest work
Our advisers act on domestic and international projects of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names in the market. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and industry sectors.
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Jabil Inc
Advising Jabil Inc in relation to the implementation, construction, ownership and sale of four solar PV power plants in Namibia.
- Anthony Crane
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advising Hong Kong listed entity in the acquisition of a mining operation in South Africa.
- South Africa
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advising global seed company in the South African Fresh Produce Market Inquiry conducted by the Competition Commission of South Africa.
- South Africa
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Bombela Operating Company (Pty) Limited
Advising a key player on various High Court applications involving the operation of the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link, and the related concession, operation, and maintenance contracts.
- South Africa
- Infrastructure
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Alstom Southern Africa Holdings (Pty) Limited
Advised Alstom Southern Africa Holdings, a majority shareholder in a South African transport consortium, on a High Court application involving a shareholder dispute regarding the operations of a locomotive supply entity.
- South Africa
- Professional & Public Services
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Etana Energy (Pty) Ltd
Advised Etana Energy (Pty) Ltd, an energy trader, on the negotiation of two generator power purchase agreements for wind energy projects.
- South Africa
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advised a major international contractor, in an arbitration instituted by its welding subcontractor relating to claims for additional payment arising from welding works performed on a power plant project, together with counterclaims for recovery of overpayment of contract price adjustment. Amount in disputes was in excess of ZAR 500m.
- South Africa
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advised major international contractor, in a claim for damages against a materials supplier, arising from delivery of defective fabric filter bags supplied for use in pulse jet fabric filter plants on a coal fired power station project.
- South Africa
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advised a major international contractor on a dispute with one of its subcontractors regarding recovery of overpayments under contract price adjustment provisions for insulation and cladding works at a power plant project, including strategic advice and representation in arbitration.
- South Africa
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advising the successful bidder on various High Court applications in relation to the new concession contract award involving the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link.
- South Africa
- Infrastructure
Our expertise, at your disposal
With over 490 partners and 3000 people around the world, we are well-placed to support you across a full range of legal and advisory services.
Apicksha Patel
Partner, Co-Head of Projects, EMEA
EmailApicksha specialises in infrastructure and energy finance in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. She has over 12 years of experience in the transport, renewable energy, healthcare, education and accommodation sectors.
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EmailLisa is based in our Johannesburg office and specialises in the industrial, projects and mining sectors, with a particular focus on cross-border transactions. Lisa is both South African and English law qualified and has worked in many Sub-Saharan jurisdictions and across MENA for over 20 years.
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EmailAlongside his network of local counsel across Francophone Africa, Olivier advises multinational companies, primarily in the energy and natural resources sector and its related infrastructure component. His practice focuses on contract negotiation, corporate structuring between HoldCo and OpCo, regulatory compliance, and commercial dispute resolution.
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EmailThemba advises various local and international clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors, including drafting the related construction and other project documents (whether bespoke contracts or utilising standard forms such as the FIDIC, NEC, GCC, JBCC and PROCSA standard forms).
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EmailAnthony regularly advises across Africa on a wide range of corporate, commercial and regulatory matters including M&A, African competition law, contract drafting, compliance, company law, and shareholder arrangements, with a strong focus on renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
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EmailAndrew specialises in dispute resolution, including international arbitration, as well as providing claims and project advisory support to clients across major infrastructure, energy and mining projects.
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EmailAkshai leads the firm's global mining group and its African oil & gas team. He has extensive advisory experience in London and Paris on acquisitions & disposals, joint ventures, state contracts and commercial arrangements across the energy lifecycle.
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EmailEdward is the Corporate Crime Risk Lead for Africa. He conducts internal investigations for corporate clients, advises on key compliance matters (including anti-bribery, sanctions, anti-money laundering, fraud and modern slavery) and represents clients who face regulatory enforcement action
