Energy
According to Chambers Bowmans is a pre-eminent law firm in the projects and energy space, with significant experience in renewables and power.
- Overview
Bowmans’ energy specialists have in-depth knowledge of the Sub-Saharan Africa energy sector and have been involved in several ground-breaking projects in the region.
We specialise in complex domestic and cross-border infrastructure projects in Africa.
Our power experience covers both renewable energy projects (using geothermal, small hydro, solar photovoltaic, concentrated solar power, biomass, on-shore wind and other technologies) and power generation projects (using piped natural gas, coal, diesel and heavy fuel oils).
Our transactional expertise covers the full spectrum of project and finance documentation including negotiating agreements on power purchase/ supply, fuel and feedstock supply, construction, operation and maintenance, technical support, grid connection and use, land acquisition, wheeling services, as well as equity funding, shareholder and sponsor support and subordination, standby facilities, senior debt facilities, mezzanine funding, CPI debt, preference share financing, senior debt security, contractor security, and lender direct agreements.
We draw on a range of in-house specialists to provide a comprehensive legal service within the secondary market for investments.
Related Expertise
Environmental and Renewables Team of the Year, 2021
Energy and Natural Resources Team of the Year, 2020
Renewable Energy Finance Deal of the Year, 2023
Bowmans has a particularly sophisticated renewable energy practice assisting with various hydroelectric, solar and wind energy projects.
Its lawyers handle all aspects of project development, ranging from infrastructure PPP tenders to IPP financing and power plant maintenance.
Bowmans expertise spans M&A, financing and construction contracts as well as regulatory advice. The practice is also highly regarded for its formidable procurement experience.
The firm is frequently involved in cross-border matters.
In Kenya, the team services project sponsors and lenders with advice on energy project investments, including with regard to renewable energy.
In South Africa, Bowmans is a pre-eminent law firm in the projects and energy space, with significant experience in renewables and power, as well as in important infrastructure projects. The group acts for companies and a number of major lenders at all stages of project development.
It is a go-to team for anything complex or out of the ordinary.
Bowmans’ leading projects and infrastructure department advises high-profile clients on complex domestic and cross-border matters, and has experience in all major sectors, including power generation and transmission, oil and gas, infrastructure, mining and metals, water, and telecommunications.
The team acts for a client base of private equity funds, large banks and multinational companies.
Bowmans has certainly set the pace in capital markets, fintech, structured trade and commodities finance, and project finance, though its extensive and rounded abilities should not be overlooked.
Bowmans is well equipped to advise on the full gamut of transactional and regulatory mandates, including project finance.
In Kenya, clients praise the ‘top calibre country experts’ in the projects team at Bowmans, which stands out for its expertise in energy sector-related projects, including solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, and oil and gas power generation, alongside its activity in the agriculture and public utility sectors. The team boasts a breadth of projects expertise, being involved in project transactions, investments, due diligence, and PPPs.
In South Africa, Bowmans, the projects and infrastructure team reports an uptick in instructions from the renewable energy sector, as well as advising on matters concerning the financing of battery storage projects. The practice acts for developers, export credit agencies and development finance institutions in project financing transactions.
Very capable lawyers, with extensive experience in the energy sector and good commercial skillset.
Key Contacts
Aleem Tharani
Head of Projects, Energy and Infrastructure
Allen Leuta
Partner, Head of Banking and Finance
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