Our Project Finance and Development team offers comprehensive support across all stages of project development, from initial planning to financing and implementation. With a focus on practical experience and industry insights, we provide cutting-edge advice to clients involved in projects spanning the Middle East and Africa.

Areas of Experience: Our industry-focused approach encompasses natural resources, communications, PPP, infrastructure, and industrial applications. With a successful track record in multiple countries, we offer sophisticated legal advice tailored to the unique needs of each sector. 

Dispute Resolution Strategy: Our experienced team helps clients resolve business disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation. We prioritize efficiency and strive to minimize the impact of disputes on day-to-day operations.

Litigation Expertise: With significant experience across various areas, including commercial disputes, intellectual property litigation, and employment disputes, we provide vigorous representation and strategic guidance to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients.

Company Establishment: We offer comprehensive corporate services, including the formation of local companies, establishment of foreign branches, and corporate structuring for regional acquisitions. Our team provides tailored solutions to support long-term business success and sustainability.

Insolvency and Restructuring: Our advisory services cover insolvency prevention, restructuring of financially distressed companies, and negotiation with creditors. We aim to mitigate risk and maximize value for our clients facing insolvency challenges

Company Establishment: We offer comprehensive corporate services, including the formation of local companies, establishment of foreign branches, and corporate structuring for regional acquisitions. Our team provides tailored solutions to support long-term business success and sustainability.

Insolvency and Restructuring: Our advisory services cover insolvency prevention, restructuring of financially distressed companies, and negotiation with creditors. We aim to mitigate risk and maximize value for our clients facing insolvency challenges

Construction Counseling: Our team offers strategic guidance on construction projects, including contract negotiation, risk management, and project administration. We aim to avoid disputes and ensure the timely completion of projects. A breakdown of the line of services provided in this industry is: 

Negotiating and drafting agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, construction management services and joint venture agreements. 

Contractual Advice: We advise clients on various commercial contracts, including joint ventures, distribution agreements, and franchising arrangements. Our goal is to facilitate  successful business transactions while minimizing legal risks. Our Services include:

a) Joint Ventures (particularly in relation to local licensing and regulatory procedures) b) Commercial Agency c) Commercial Distribution d) Asset Sales and Purchases e) General Commercial and Advisory   

Our intellectual property services cover registration, enforcement, licensing, and commercialization across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and technology transactions. We work closely with clients to safeguard their intellectual property rights and maximize value. 

With extensive experience in virtually every aspect of IP, we serve clients primarily in the areas of: Patents, including prosecution and counseling - IP litigation - Trademarks Regulations - Copyrights Laws - Technology transactions - IP portfolio management - Trade Secret Litigation - Tech trademarking.

Advisory Services: We offer advisory services on cross-border trade, investment agreements, international sanctions, and compliance with international law. Our goal is to provide clients with strategic guidance to navigate complex international legal frameworks.

Dispute Resolution: In cases of international disputes, we represent clients in international arbitration proceedings and before international arbitral tribunals. Our team leverages its expertise to achieve favorable outcomes for clients involved in cross-border disputes. 

From acquisitions and sales to leasing and financing, our real estate team provides comprehensive support to clients across diverse transactions. We leverage our extensive experience to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. We handle a wide array of transactions, including:

Real estate finance, including subordinate debt, real estate capital markets and fund-based financing - Acquisitions, sales and joint ventures - Commercial real estate leasing - Construction-related contracts