Our firm offers specialist advice on public procurement and government contracting, an area that is crucial for businesses participating in public sector projects and for agencies seeking to procure goods and services transparently. We assist government departments, state-owned enterprises, and local authorities in conducting procurement in line with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules and other applicable regulations, ensuring that tender processes are fair, competitive, and legally sound. This includes drafting tender documents, RFPs, and bid evaluation criteria, as well as advising evaluation committees on compliance and risk mitigation during the bidding process. On the other side, we counsel private sector bidders and contractors on how to successfully navigate public tenders. Our team helps companies prepare responsive bids by interpreting the legal and technical requirements of tender documents, obtaining necessary certifications or clarifications, and structuring consortia or joint ventures when appropriate for large projects. We cover a range of sectors, infrastructure, construction, transportation, energy, healthcare, IT, among others, bringing insight into sector-specific procurement nuances and past precedent.

We are particularly experienced in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and concession agreements, where we have been a legal advisor in numerous PPP transactions across Pakistan​. From project structuring to financial close, we guide both government entities and private investors through PPP frameworks, helping allocate risks and responsibilities in line with law and international best practices. Our lawyers are well-versed in the legal, regulatory, and contractual aspects that such partnerships entail​. In addition, we handle the contentious side of public procurement: if disputes or legal challenges emerge, we represent clients in bid protests, appeals to the relevant PPRA forums, or litigation in the High Courts. For instance, we have advised clients on challenging unfair tender awards and have defended procurement authorities against claims of irregularities, often finding workable solutions within the legal framework to keep projects moving forward. By collaborating with our dispute resolution team, we provide an integrated approach that can address urgent procurement issues (like stay orders against contract awards) swiftly and effectively.

Throughout all these processes, our priority is to uphold principles of transparency, fairness, and value-for-money, the cornerstones of public procurement. We keep abreast of updates in procurement laws and policies, including provincial procurement regulations, to give our clients up-to-date advice. In summary, whether it’s helping a client win a public tender or ensuring a government project is awarded without legal challenge, we leverage our extensive experience in public procurement and PPP to achieve successful outcomes for our clients​. Our client-centric guidance in this field allows businesses to engage confidently with the public sector and helps public institutions procure efficiently, all while remaining firmly within the bounds of the law.