Transaction Advisory

We provide legal advisory services on complex commercial arrangements, including public-private partnerships (PPPs), strategic procurement frameworks, and high-value infrastructure projects. Our practice spans the full transaction lifecycle — from legal due diligence, risk allocation, and procurement structuring to contract negotiation and regulatory compliance. We act for both public and private sector clients, ensuring that transactions are legally robust, commercially viable, and capable of withstanding scrutiny under applicable legal and policy frameworks.

Legal Advisory Services

Transaction Structuring & Documentation

PPP Legal Frameworks

Design and review of PPP legislation, regulations, and institutional frameworks
Legal structuring of concession agreements, joint venture arrangements, and special purpose vehicles
Risk allocation modeling and contractual architecture for infrastructure projects
Payment mechanism design and affordability analysis from a legal perspective

Procurement Legal Strategy

Structuring of restricted, selective, and competitive tender processes to satisfy legal requirements
Development of prequalification criteria and evaluation methodologies compliant with procurement law
Legal framework design for framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems, and innovative procurement models
Defense of procurement decisions through administrative review and judicial challenge

Legal Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

Public Procurement Law Compliance

Application and interpretation of national procurement legislation
Compliance with international obligations (WTO GPA, regional trade agreements, development bank requirements)
State aid and subsidy control analysis for PPP transactions
Challenge procedures, standstill periods, and remedies for aggrieved bidders

Constitutional & Administrative Law

Vires analysis and delegation of authority review
Parliamentary approval requirements and fiscal responsibility frameworks
Transparency obligations, freedom of information compliance, and public interest considerations
Judicial review risk assessment and litigation strategy

Contract Negotiation & Drafting

Procurement Challenge Defense

Representation in bid protests, administrative reviews, and judicial challenges
Defense of evaluation decisions, disqualifications, and award recommendations
Strategic advice on settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution
Post-award challenge management and implementation protection

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Contract interpretation disputes and performance failure claims
Variation and change order disputes, delay claims, and liquidated damages enforcement
Termination disputes, compensation on termination, and asset handback issues
Expert determination, adjudication, arbitration, and litigation representation

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Support

Regulatory Compliance & Policy Advisory

Public Procurement Law Compliance

Application and interpretation of national procurement legislation
Compliance with international obligations (WTO GPA, regional trade agreements, development bank requirements)
State aid and subsidy control analysis for PPP transactions
Challenge procedures, standstill periods, and remedies for aggrieved bidders

Constitutional & Administrative Law

Vires analysis and delegation of authority review
Parliamentary approval requirements and fiscal responsibility frameworks
Transparency obligations, freedom of information compliance, and public interest considerations
Judicial review risk assessment and litigation strategy

Procurement Challenge Defense

Representation in bid protests, administrative reviews, and judicial challenges
Defense of evaluation decisions, disqualifications, and award recommendations
Strategic advice on settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution
Post-award challenge management and implementation protection

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Contract interpretation disputes and performance failure claims
Variation and change order disputes, delay claims, and liquidated damages enforcement
Termination disputes, compensation on termination, and asset handback issues
Expert determination, adjudication, arbitration, and litigation representation

Specialized Advisory Services

Institutional Capacity Building

Procurement law training for public entities and line ministries
Development of standard bidding documents and model contracts
Legal framework gap analysis and legislative reform recommendations
Establishment of PPP units, procurement oversight bodies, and regulatory agencies