At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, the 'dependable' disputes team handles construction and infrastructure litigation, often in the renewable energy sector. Jonathan Ripley-Evans, who heads up the practice, is active in international arbitration and litigation, while Cameron Dunstan-Smith, who leads the corporate crime and investigations department, is a key contact for compliance matters and domestic and cross-border investigations. Fiorella Noriega del Valle counts commercial dispute resolution as a core strength.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

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  • ‘Fiorella Noriega del Valle and her team are very responsive, provide great practical advice, and are always available when you need them. They take initiative and are always thinking of ways to resolve disputes through potential settlement. ’

  • ‘Fiorella Noriega Del Valle and Jenalee Harrison have all provided exceptional service. Their drafting is excellent, they provide practical and commercial advice and really take the time to understand the nuances in the matters I give them. They have a great understanding of our business and what questions to ask to get to the bottom of things.’

  • 'Jonathan Ripley-Evans and Robyn Khumalo are extremely knowledgeable in their area of expertise. They consistently go above and beyond in terms of advice, meetings, turnaround times, professionalism.'

Clients clés

  • Anglo American PLC
  • Apis Growth 8 Limited
  • BDO Corporate Finance (Pty) Ltd
  • EDF Renewables (Pty) Ltd
  • Engie Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
  • G7 Renewable Energies (Pty) Ltd
  • Primark Stores Limited
  • Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited
  • Scatec Solar Africa (Pty) Ltd
  • Standard Bank Group Ltd

Points forts

  • Representing EDF Renewables in judicial review proceedings launched by Noupoort Wind Farm, concerning allegations that "wake loss effects" were not considered when environmental authorisations were granted to three of the client's project companies.
  • Represented Thales South Africa Proprietary Limited in relation to ongoing proceedings concerning its being charged as a co-accused with former President Jacob Zuma, in a criminal case.

Avocats

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Responsable de la pratique

Jonathan Ripley-Evans; Cameron Dunstan-Smith

Autres avocats clés

Fiorella Noriega del Valle; Jenalee Harrison; Robyn Khumalo; Kyle Melville