Julia Hoffman practices in the area of finance, projects and restructuring law, with particular focus on renewable energy project finance transactions. She has acted on behalf of both Lenders and Borrowers in these transactions.
Key strengths include the reviewing, drafting and negotiation of project documents and management of conditions precedent and the process to see project finance transactions reach financial close.
Part of the team advising the Borrower in the financing of a 100 MW private solar photovoltaic facility, which will form part of a portfolio of projects.
Part of the team advising the lenders in the financing of three wind energy generation facilities in Round 5 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme, issued by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (REIPPP).*
Part of the team advising the lenders in the financing of 600 MW of wind and solar projects in South Africa, which will form part of a portfolio of projects expected to generate 3-5 GW of renewable energy by 2030.*
Part of the team advising the lenders in the financing of a 100 MW private solar thermal power project, including advising an equity provider in relation to the preference share funding to a project company shareholder.*
Part of the team conducting the due diligence process in the refinancing of wind and solar photovoltaic energy projects in relation to Rounds 3 and 4 of the REIPPP.*
Part of the team advising a development finance institution in relation to the provision of post-commencement financing for a major industry organisation in business rescue.*
* Denotes experience from previous firm
Languages
English
Education
University of the Witwatersrand, LLB, cum laude, 2020
University of the Witwatersrand, BA Law, cum laude, 2018
