PPP and PFI

We apply our expertise to public-private partnerships. If you need guidance on procurement or bidding, or want support with project agreements and risk allocation, we can take you through every detail. Our team offers insightful legal representation from bid to financial close.

Our work ranges from advising on procurement and tendering processes, to consultancy advice only, operational support and full project involvement at every stage.  We bring together those in the private sector and collaboration with Public sector with particular experience in advising on real estate projects, construction and planning issues, as well as energy and infrastructure projects and corporate governance and technology.

We provide commercial legal advice on all aspects of the bidding process, including the procurement and evaluation process, negotiating the project agreement, drafting and reviewing sub-contracts to ensure robust contractual structures, advising on corporate and project finance solutions, risk allocation generally and potential liabilities arising out of contaminated land and remediation, particularly in the context of residual waste treatment infrastructure.

For businesses looking to supply services to government organisations, we have particular expertise in IT contracts,  and tailor model project documentation to reflect the particular benefits and risks of different technology and funding solutions of IT, as well as advising other suppliers of services.

In brief

  • Bringing together those in the private sector and collaboration with Public sector
  • Top tier firm in local government and public sector work
  • Corporate governance
  • Business transformation and innovative business models
  • Experts in advising on housing, education,  real estate, construction and planning issues, infrastructure and regeneration for cities and communities of the future

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18 September 2023 | Author: Hasan Rahman & Yuen Phing Choo

Shaping the skyline - The evolution of Abu Dhabi's construction industry since the 1990s

The UAE construction industry has been a major contributor to the nation's overall economy since the 1990s. As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Trowers & Hamlins LLP's Abu Dhabi office, Hasan Rahman and Yuen Phing Choo from our International Construction team briefly chart the urban development of Abu Dhabi and the evolution of its construction industry over the same period, while identifying some key themes which are likely to affect the Abu Dhabi construction market over the next decade.