Thomas King
Partner
Thomas advises developer and contractor clients across the lifecycle of major projects in the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors.
Thomas's experience
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Advising multiple developers in relation to project lifecycle and claims advice in relation to issues arising under Power Purchase Agreements, EPC Contracts, O&M Contracts and related agreements on 10+ solar PV farms in South Africa.
- South Africa
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advising and representing a South African developer in arbitration proceedings (AFSA Rules) in relation to a claim against its Buyer in respect of distribution obligations arising under a Power Purchase Agreement for a 100MW solar PV plant in South Africa.
- Johannesburg
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advising and representing a South African wind farm developer in arbitration proceedings (AFSA Rules) in relation to a claim against its turbine supplier in respect of its obligation to provide performance security under the EPC and O&M contracts for a 140MW wind farm in South Africa.
- South Africa
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advised and represented a South African mining company, in arbitration proceedings against an EPC Contractor concerning a dispute over the upgrading of feed bins at the company’s Phalaborwa Mine in South Africa.
- South Africa
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advised a South African property developer on adjudication proceedings under a JBCC Principal Building Agreement regarding claims for extensions of time, additional payments, return of liquidated damages, and interest following alleged non-payment and suspension of works at a Cape Town site, applying the JBCC Adjudication Rules 2020.
- South Africa
- Real Estate
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Advised KC Cottrell Co., Ltd, a global engineering contractor, in arbitration proceedings concerning alleged defects in respect of a biomass energy project in South Africa.
- South Africa
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advising and representing a Chinese consortium in relation to DAB proceedings arising from claims in respect of expatriate workers and delayed civils works at the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
- South Africa
- Professional & Public Services
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Advising and representing the EPC contractor in Arbitration proceedings (Association of Arbitrators, Southern Africa) brought against it by its employer client in relation to alleged defects and overpayment concerning a 50MW biomass plant in South Africa.
- ZAR R1.5bn
- South Africa
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advising a South African developer in relation to project lifecycle and claims advice under the EPC Contracts and Power Purchase Agreements in relation to two 130MW solar PV farms in the Northern Cape, South Africa.
- ZAR R1.2bn
- South Africa
- Renewables
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Advising and representing the EPC and O&M contractors in relation to multiple arbitration proceedings under the AFSA Rules co solar Concerning claims for additional payment, performance and liquidated damages, and alleged defects at a 100MWP farm in South Africa. Negotiating a complex settlement agreement.
- South Africa
- Energy & Natural Resources
Credentials
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2022Made Partner
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2019Higher Rights of Audience (Civil) - England and Wales
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2010Qualified - England & Wales
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2008Joined Pinsent Masons
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2008LLB, College of Law (Birmingham)
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2005University of York - BA (Hons)
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