Lakeen Kowlas

Lakeen has been involved in multiple high-profile matters involving High Court proceedings, adjudications and arbitrations in construction and engineering disputes as well as developing contracts for various engineering projects throughout Africa.

Representing the contractor successfully against extension of time claims which involved designing and constructing coal-fired powerplants in South Africa.

Representing the developer in settling a defects dispute involving the defective welding in the construction of furnaces at a coal-fired powerplant in South Africa.

Representing the employer in a defects claim for corrosion on a ship at bay on the coast of the USA.

Representing the contractor in calling up a construction guarantee for the construction of a bank in Namibia.

Representing a renewable energy developer of a photovoltaic farm, in process of bidding to the Department of Energy's REIPP Programme.

Represented the developer in the drafting and implementation of an Operation & Maintenance Contract, Engineering & Procurement Contract and Professional Services Agreements for the construction of a hydro-electric dam in Swaziland.

Representing the employer in defending a defects claim on a fluorspar mine in South Africa.

Representing the contractor on claims for breach of contract under JBCC Series 2000 form of contract related to the construction and non-payment for works completed against a state entity in the Eastern Cape.

Representing the contractor in a successful defence against a standardisation of wages claim for the construction on a powerplant.

Representing a contractor in a defence against disruption claims due to striking workers on a powerplant.

Representing a property developer in the development of contracting services in terms of FIDIC, for the installation of internal fittings in an office block in Johannesburg.

Represented a state entity in the development of a RFQ and RFP for the development of a university student housing project.

Drafting and negotiating terms of an EPCM contract on behalf of the developer for the development of a solar farm in Limpopo.

Represented the developer in putting together tender documentation for the storage of gas facilities on the coast of Richards Bay.

Representing the funder in a construction-related forensic audit of the construction of schools across South Africa.

Represented both the borrower and lender on various successful project financing deals across multi-national jurisdictions, inter alia, the development of an oil refinery, yogurt factory, paint storage facilities; funding of various South African banks; construction of a hotel; construction of a housing project.

Represented the employer (which include, mining houses, banks and financial/investment houses) across various labour disputes, including restraints of trade, dismissals and retrenchments.