CDH welcomes new Director to our Corporate & Commercial practice, as Head of Projects & Infrastructure

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has welcomed Andrew van Niekerk to our award winning Corporate & Commercial practice as a Director and Head of Projects & Infrastructure.

3 Sep 2021 2 min read CDH Alert Article

At a glance

  • Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) has appointed Andrew van Niekerk as a Director and Head of Projects & Infrastructure in their Corporate & Commercial practice.
  • Andrew brings extensive experience in projects, infrastructure, and construction, recognized as a leader in front-end construction in South Africa and other African jurisdictions.
  • Andrew's specialized knowledge includes Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and Independent Power Producer (IPP) spaces, making him a valuable addition to CDH's practices in the infrastructure, energy, mining & resources, transport, and real estate sectors.

Andrew joins CDH with a wealth of experience in projects, infrastructure, and construction. According to Legal 500, “Andrew van Niekerk is a leader in front-end construction in South Africa and other African jurisdictions.” 

Andrew will provide specialist knowledge and services in the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), as well as Independent Power Producer (IPP) spaces. His experience specifically applies to infrastructure, energy, mining & resources, transport, and real estate domains – which makes Andrew an invaluable addition to CDH’s practices and clients in these industries.

CDH CEO, Brent Williams, says;

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome such an esteemed colleague to the CDH team. With South Africa’s infrastructure and energy future providing a wealth of possibilities, we know that Andrew will help take our clients to the forefront of these advancements and help shine a light on a new future.”

Ranked in Chambers Global (2013 to 2020) as a Leading Lawyer in Construction, Andrew’s credentials and award-winning work precedes him. In addition, IFLR1000 (2013 to 2020) ranks him as a Highly Regarded Lawyer for Energy and Infrastructure, Project Development, Banking and Project Finance, and Legal 500 EMEA (2013 to 2020) ranked him as a Leading Individual in Construction.

Willem Jacobs, the head of the Corporate & Commercial practice at CDH says;

“We are excited to welcome Andrew as a colleague in the firm. It always inspires me to see the level of talent and experience that we can bring to the CDH fold.”

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