Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Siviwe Mcetywa

Senior Associate

Siviwe Mcetywa is a Senior Associate in our Dispute Resolution practice. She has experience in construction and engineering disputes, with a particular interest in infrastructure and energy projects; insolvency and restructuring; and general contractual disputes. She has represented clients in a variety of forums of dispute resolution including High Court litigation and arbitration.

siviwe.mcetywa@cdhlegal.com +27 (0)21 481 6307 +27 (0)21 481 9503

Siviwe has been involved in representing contractors, subcontractors, employers, funders and insurers and has formed part of teams:

Acting for a wind power developer in defending claims from subcontractors in respect of two wind energy facilities
Acting for an international solar energy developer in drafting EPC, O&M and MSAcontractsfor three solar PV projects
Formed part of the team advising lenders in relation to the financing of an offshore wind farm
Representing international solar energy developer in respect of dispute against its contractor in relation to two solar PV projects
Acting for an insurer in subrogated claims against contractors and architects in respect of damage to construction works
Acting for a creditor in pursuing claims against an insolvent estate in business rescue and liquidation proceedings; instituting a S417 enquiry and pursuing claims against directors
Acting for a client in defending claims by liquidators to recover voidable dispositions
Representing a funder in urgent High Court proceedings concerning the eviction of contractor from project site
Representing an oil company in South Africa in arbitration disputes with franchisees including damages claims
Acting for clients in various industries, including logistics and international transport, technology, and marine engineering in contractual disputes and recovery of monies due and owing
Representing clients in commercial property disputes including lease disputes and evictions
Representing insurers in professional indemnity claims, particularly auditor, accountant and tax practitioner liability claims personal injury litigation.