Tessa Brewis
Tessa Brewis is a Director in our Banking, Finance & Projects practice and is Joint head for the Projects & Energy sector. Tessa has extensive experience in local and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures and the formation, structuring and restructuring of business entities, commercial of aspects renewable energy projects, large due diligence investigations and she advised on all aspects of South African corporate and commercial law.
About Tessa
About Tessa
Tessa began her career as a Candidate Attorney in 1999 and was appointed as an Associate in 2002. She was the programme manager of the Non-Profit Law Programme at the Non-Profit Consortium from 2003 to 2006. Tessa joined Cliffe Dekker (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) as an Associate in 2007, was promoted to Senior Associate in 2008 and became a Director in 2011. Tessa completed her LLB in Belgium and lived and worked in London prior to commencing articles.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- B Comm LLB, University of Stellenbosch
- International Legal Studies Certificate, University of Antwerp (Belgium)
- LLM, Aberdeen University (Scotland)
- Year of admission as an attorney, notary public and conveyancer: 2001
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Languages
Languages
- English
About Tessa
Tessa began her career as a Candidate Attorney in 1999 and was appointed as an Associate in 2002. She was the programme manager of the Non-Profit Law Programme at the Non-Profit Consortium from 2003 to 2006. Tessa joined Cliffe Dekker (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) as an Associate in 2007, was promoted to Senior Associate in 2008 and became a Director in 2011. Tessa completed her LLB in Belgium and lived and worked in London prior to commencing articles.
Credentials
Education
- B Comm LLB, University of Stellenbosch
- International Legal Studies Certificate, University of Antwerp (Belgium)
- LLM, Aberdeen University (Scotland)
- Year of admission as an attorney, notary public and conveyancer: 2001
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Languages
- English
Experience
Phakwe Power
Advised Phakwe Power in respect of the acquisition of 39% in the Witkop Solar Project in 2018.
Central Energy Fund
Advised the Central Energy Fund in respect of the acquisition of equity in the Redstone Concentrated Solar Project in 2018.
Intikon Energy (Pty) Ltd
Advised the shareholders of Intikon Energy (Pty) Ltd, which owns interest in the Lesedi, Letsatsi and Jasper solar PV projects, on the disposal of Intikon to Tri-Alpha (2015-2018).
Slimsun and Slimsun Too
Advised Slimsun and Slimsun Too in respect of submission of bids in Rounds 1 and 2 of the renewable energy IPP Procurement Programme.
EDPR
Advised EDPR in respect of submission of bids in Round 3 of the renewable energy IPP Procurement Programme.
Africa Clean Energy Developments
Advisor to Africa Clean Energy Developments on a number of Round 1, 2 and 3 projects including the Cookhouse Wind Farm project.
AFPOC
Advised AFPOC shareholders in respect of disposal of shares in AFPOC to Inspired Evolution.
New Symphony Energy
Advised New Symphony Energy in respect of the various projects submitted pursuant to the Small IPP Procurement Programme.
Southern Energy
Advised Southern Energy in respect of commercial aspects of 660MW coal-fired power station in Zimbabwe.
Aurora Power Solutions
Advised Aurora Power Solutions in respect of the installation and lease of solar PV panels on commercial and residential buildings.
Windlab Systems Pty Ltd
Advised Windlab Systems Pty Ltd in respect of the land use agreements for a wind farm situated near Bedford in the Eastern Cape, South Africa pursuant to the Department of Energy's renewable energy IPP Procurement Programme.
Mergers and acquisitions
Advised on, structured and negotiated numerous mergers and acquisitions, complex due diligence investigations, downstream private equity transactions, joint ventures and corporate restructures including advising on share sale agreements, sale of business agreements, shareholders agreements, MOIs, option agreements, funding and security agreements, restraint of trade undertakings and advising on various commercial arrangements relating to renewable energy projects.
Distell
Advised Distell in respect of the acquisition of Poison City Brewery in 2018. Advised Distell in respect of the acquisition of Best Global Brands which carries on business in Angola, Nigeria, Kenya and elsewhere in Africa and lead the due diligence investigation process, in 2017. Advised Distell in respect of a joint venture in the USA in 2016.
EnviroServ
Advised to EnviroServ on the Vissershok Landfill site notarial lease in 2017.
Fruit and Veg City
Advised Fruit and Veg City on the acquisition of the Glen Aire Butcheries and lead the due diligence investigation process in 2016.
Dentsu Aegis Network
Advised the Dentsu Aegis Network on the acquisition of media businesses in South Africa, Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania and lead the due diligence investigation process, in 2016.
Takealot
Advised Takealot in respect of a capital raise in 2016. Advised Takealot on the acquisition of Kalahari and lead the due diligence investigation process in 2015. Advised Takealot on the acquisition of Superbalist and lead the due diligence investigation process in 2015. Advised Takealot on the acquisition of Mr Delivery.
ABAX Investments
Advised ABAX Investments Proprietary Limited on investment by Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation in 2015.
OneLogix
Advising OneLogix in respect of a number of acquisitions and joint ventures.
Metier Investment
Member of the team that advised Metier Investment and Advisory Services on acquisition of the Harbour House Group and lead the due diligence investigation process in 2015.
Independent News and Media Plc
Member of the team that advised Independent News and Media Plc. in respect of its disposal of Independent News and Media South Africa in 2014
Médecins Sans Frontières
Advisor to Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders) on numerous matters including establishment of an entity in South Africa.
News
Opportunity to connect: Section 34 determination and draft regulations pave the way for private sector involvement in new electricity transmission infrastructure
The lack of adequate grid capacity is a critical risk that continues to significantly stall progress in the implementation of South Africa’s energy transition, especially in respect...
Commencement of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024
The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024 (ERA Act) was signed into law by the President of South Africa on 16 August 2024. On 18 December 2024, a governmental proclamation...
SA secures close to R20 billion loan from BRICS Bank: Opportunities for water infrastructure developers
With load-shedding seemingly under control for the present, securing access to water and sanitation services for South Africans appears to be the next looming issue. Gauteng’s bulk...
Tessa Brewis discusses her career and favourite sector to work in
Tessa Brewis, Director in the Corporate & Commercial practice was featured in the DealMakers Women 2024 Issue where she discusses her career and favourite sector toworkin.
Engineering News & Mining's Women in Industry
Tessa Brewis, Director in the Energy & Power sector, Alecia Pienaar, Counsel in the Environmental Sector, and Zodwa Malinga, Associate in the Construction & Engineering sector recently...
The new normal for mergers and acquisitions
Tessa Brewis, Director in our Corporate & Commercial practice joined Cape Talk to discuss the new normal for mergers and acquisitions. She elaborates on how the pandemic has affected...
Gender Parity in Private Equity
Directors in our Corporate and Commercial Practice, Nonhla Mchunu and Tessa Brewis, joined Cape Talk's Early Breakfast with Abongile Nzelenzele to discuss was "Gender Parity in Private...
Market recognition
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2021 - 2025 recommended Tessa for projects & infrastructure.
- IFLR1000 2022 and 2024 recommended Tessa as a highly regarded practitioner for Project Development.
Market recognition
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2021 - 2025 recommended Tessa for projects & infrastructure.
- IFLR1000 2022 and 2024 recommended Tessa as a highly regarded practitioner for Project Development.
Expertise
Banking, Finance & Projects
CDH brings commercially minded solutions to our clients on all matters relating to finance and banking.
Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing
We use our expertise across our disciplines to support our clients' growth and sustainability in the agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing sectors.
Mergers & Acquisitions
CDH’s lawyers balance legal knowledge with commercial understanding to support our clients’ best interests.
Projects & Energy
We have an excellent understanding of the sector and use this to help clients maximise value and mitigate their risk.
The Companies Act
CDH is well positioned to help your company ensure compliance with the legislation. We also offer training tailored to your business needs to help you meet your obligations.
Corporate Governance
We provide a full corporate governance and regulation service within the Corporate and Commercial practice.