The Firm has created precedents in the industry and continues to be a pioneer in introducing new and innovative thinking and products to the market in the fields of project finance, investment banking and investments. The Firm has regularly collaborated with the IFC and the World Bank in the annual “Doing Business” survey for Sierra Leone. In recognition of its contribution to this project, the Managing Partner of the Firm was recently recognised by the World Bank in Sierra Leone. The Firm has regularly advised on several project finance involving the World Bank, the ECOWAS Bank for Infrastructure & Development (EBID), CITIBANK and the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM Bank) to name a few in Sierra Leone. Given the legal, commercial, and political complexity of Public Private Partnerships (PPP), project participants need comprehensive legal advice from lawyers who have the commercial experience, market knowledge, technical and regulatory experience, and project management skills to support them in all
aspects of project procurement.
Our experience with advising all types of market participants enables us to anticipate issues that may arise during a project’s procurement and to find constructive solutions. In handling complex project transactions, we draw on the knowledge and skills of our lawyers in related practice areas. This multidisciplinary, firmwide approach gives our clients seamless access to focused advice so that they can make the best decisions for their projects and execute those decisions in the most efficient and effective manner.