According to Chambers 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.
We have played a leading role in many of the most significant and high-profile projects in the region.Â
Our expertise covers structured debt finance, equity finance, construction, operations, real estate, through-put supply arrangements, tax and regulated markets.
We have in-depth experience in structured financings on a limited recourse basis or with limited recourse features, whether involving bilateral or multi-lateral lending arrangements and or multi-source financings including export credit guarantees and financings.
Our clients include banks and other financial institutions, developers, sponsors, contractors, state-owned utilities and enterprises and government agencies.
Transportation and Infrastructure Team of the Year, 2022
Project Finance Firm of the Year: South Africa, 2022
Project Finance Law Firm of the Year: South Africa, 2021
‘We appreciate their technical capacity, their understanding of the needs of the lenders, and their flexibility in working.’ (Zambia, Project Finance)
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.
The team services project sponsors and lenders with advice on energy project investments, including with regard to renewable energy projects.
The firm is frequently involved in cross-border matters.
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.
Its services a range of financial clients with advice on energy project investments.
The team at Bowmans is distinguished by its attention to detail, flexibility to work with the nuances of projects and to accommodate required support.
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.
Young and dynamic team with vast experience in energy and infrastructure projects.
Senior Banking and Finance Partner
Head of Projects, Energy and Infrastructure
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