Whilst generic or broad references in agreements are often necessary (or an unfortunate by-product of expediently negotiated deals), a recent High Court decision has highlighted the importance of clear drafting to avoid misunderstandings between contractual parties (and unnecessary litigation). In … More

Africa is in dire need of electricity to achieve predicted growth targets. Privately-financed independent power projects (‘IPPs’) are essential to meeting this need. Despite this, IPPs are faced with major challenges. Africa is in desperate need of power. It has … More

Welcome to the February 2010 edition of Focus. The relative quiet of the Christmas and New Year period feels nothing more than a distant memory as the team here is advising on a number of deals across the power and … More