Mathethebala Benedicta Mochitele

  Focusing on commercial litigation, construction and engineering, Mathethebala Mochitele advises employers, contractors, suppliers and professionals in the construction industry on various standard forms of contracts including FIDIC, NEC and JBCC. She represents parties to construction contracts in dispute resolution procedures including litigation, mediation, adjudication and arbitration. Her experience includes contentious and non-contentious matters in various sectors, such as transport (road and railway), power and infrastructure. Representative experience: Acting for contractors defending a claim for poor workmanship for a portion of a major highway worth approximately ZAR300m. Acting for contractors in a dispute that proceeded to arbitration relating to the construction of two high-speed train stations. Assisting with instituting actions based on claims on outstanding payment certificates under various building agreements. Part of the team acting for the employer under the NEC3 standard form contract in the power sector for various compensation events claims by the contractor. Involved in negotiating a FIDIC Silver Book contract for a multi-billion infrastructure project in the power sector on behalf of the employer. Assisting the employer finalise certain particular conditions under the NEC3 form of contract in the power sector.

Education:
LLB (University of the Witwatersrand)

Formal Admissions:
Admitted to the High Court as an attorney in January 2013.

Admission Status:
Practicing Roll

Languages:
English, Pedi

Direct Contact:
  +27 (0)11 286 6900