Lara Bezuidenhoudt is a highly respected partner based in our Johannesburg office, with over 20 years of experience in project finance and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). She is widely recognised for her leadership in infrastructure development financing across key sectors including transport, energy, telecommunications, and mining.

Lara has played a pivotal role in advising on large-scale public and private infrastructure projects throughout Africa. With South Africa at the forefront of PPP legal frameworks, she brings deep expertise in navigating complex legal, policy, and regulatory environments. She advises a broad client base, including lenders, sponsors, and government agencies, on the development, procurement, and financing of infrastructure projects.

Lara combines technical legal skill with commercial insight, offering clients a strategic edge in high-stakes infrastructure transactions. Her dual exposure to both public and private sector environments enables her to manage risk, structure innovative financing solutions, and drive projects to successful completion.

Lara’s work is instrumental in shaping Africa’s infrastructure landscape, making her a trusted advisor in the PPP and project finance space across the continent.