Jason van der Poel

Partner | Webber Wentzel

Jason has expertise in all aspects of project finance. He has advised lenders, sponsors and contractors on limited recourse project financings (including energy, oil and gas, resources and infrastructure transactions), public-private partnerships (PPPs), government support, partnerships and joint ventures, construction and operations contracts, power purchase agreements, procurement, syndicated and term loans, bond issues (including municipal debt) and securitisations (domestic and cross-border). Prior to rejoining Webber Wentzel in 2019, Jason spent four years as a partner at Allen & Overy specialising in Africa projects. He also previously worked at Allen & Overy in Amsterdam.

Credentials

QUALIFICATIONS

• LLM (banking & finance law), University College London, 2000

• LLB, University of Cape Town, 1998

• B.Bus.Sci, University of Cape Town, 1996

• Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa

• Admitted solicitor of England and Wales

HIGHLIGHTS

• Named by Legal 500 2013 - 2025 as a leading individual

• Named by Best Lawyers 2015 - 2025 as a leading individual

• Named by Chambers Global 2012 - 2024 as a ranked lawyer

• Named by IFLR1000 2011 - 2022 as a leading lawyer

• Named by Who's Who Legal 2012 - 2019 as a listed lawyer (Public Procurement)