Specialist Construction Lawyers
We’re a boutique firm of specialist construction lawyers, with over 100 years of combined experience in the construction industry.
Our dual-qualified lawyers hold additional qualifications in the fields of Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Building Science.
Our dual-qualified lawyers hold additional qualifications in the fields of Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Building Science.
R100 Billion+
Value of projects
20+
Countries covered
Specialist construction lawyers
We’re a boutique firm of specialist construction lawyers, with over 100 years of combined experience in the construction industry.
Our dual-qualified lawyers hold additional qualifications in the fields of Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Building Science.
Our dual-qualified lawyers hold additional qualifications in the fields of Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Building Science.
R10 Billion+
Value of projects
20+
Countries covered
Legal Expertise & Construction
Knowledge
Solving complex construction matters
The RT Clifton team have successfully represented clients in many of Africa's largest and most complex matters. We specialise in construction law and the built environment.
Our team comprises some of the most experienced and respected individuals in construction law and dispute resolution in the Southern African construction arena.
Our team comprises some of the most experienced and respected individuals in construction law and dispute resolution in the Southern African construction arena.
Dispute Resolution
Our expert lawyers have resolved disputes on major projects across the African continent.
The Project Simulation Training Programme®
Developed by our co-founder, Richard Tiefenthaler, in conjunction with RT Africa Consulting, this highly effective training programme aims to provide practical risk assessment and management skills to those administering construction contracts while enhancing communication skills.
The Project Simulation Training Programme® has also been used as an effective team-building exercise and can assist with project team selection.
The Project Simulation Training Programme® has also been used as an effective team-building exercise and can assist with project team selection.
Who we work with
Serving National and Multi-National Companies on a Global Scale
Recent briefs
Representing a multinational contractor concerning pass-through claims arising from Africa’s largest Windfarm.
Representing one of the world’s largest contractors regarding a subcontractor termination on the Ethiad Rail Project.
Representing a major African contractor in a dispute related to concurrency on the Lichtenburg 2 & 3 solar PV projects.
Representing a Global Independent Power Producer regarding a rectification issue.
Negotiating and drafting a blank page contract of an R600 million refurbishment of a Western Cape office park.
Representing a global nuclear contractor in adjudication claims against Eskom.
Representing a contractor of some 20 adjudication and arbitration claims on the Orapa Diamond Mines
Pragmatic Solutions for Every Project, from Beginning to End
Let us help you navigate complex contracts with confidence. Speak to a member of our team today.
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