Ekwa Consulting

EKWA Consulting is an international law firm specializing in the legal, institutional and regulatory aspects of project finance, international trade, foreign direct investment and private sector development worldwide. EKWA Consulting possesses in-depth experience in advising governmental and other public authorities on a wide range of PPP legal and regulatory aspects, from the design of legal, institutional and regulatory frameworks to the drafting of procurement procedures, the selection of partners of the contracting authority, the negotiation of the contracts and their implementation. Our expertise in Public Private Partnerships s also includes the promotion of private sector participation, the renegotiation of concession and other public service delegation agreements, the co-regulation process, procurement and contracting procedures, risk preventive measures as well as audit, supervision and settlement of dispute mechanisms. Our primary activities are concentrated in the following areas of expertise: Project and Structured Financing (DFBO, Public-Private Partnerships Concessions, Management and Lease Contracts) Privatizations and Divestitures International Commercial and Contract Law Cross-Border Corporate Transactions and Foreign Direct Investment Internet and Mobile Banking and Financial Services Assessment and Reform of Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Our expertise is derived from our extensive experience advising and assisting governmental institutions and corporate entities in a broad range of issues. At a macro level, we assess, design and adapt legal and regulatory frameworks. At a micro level, we intervene at all stages of a transaction, from the elaboration of the project and its appraisal to its negotiation and implementation. We offer a unique expertise in public finance (risk assessment and audit) in connection with concession and PPP projects. We also design and deliver customized solutions to build and strengthen institutional capacity, improve PPP skills and competencies, and facilitate professional development in a range of PPP areas through various capacity building trainings, workshops, and seminars. Our combined diverse cultural, educational and professional backgrounds meet the challenges of a global market approach, while our worldwide network of partners provides a unique combination of local and international expertise.