Public Sector

The global economy, technology, employment needs and infrastructure requirements constantly influence the legal landscape in the Middle East. Galadari has been a trusted advisor to federal and local governments as well as government and semi-government owned entities since the inception of the firm. The team has a deep understanding of the unique aspects of the regional context and has successfully contributed to shaping today’s regulatory landscape of the UAE.

Our lawyers assist public sector clients with achieving their objectives and minimising political risk and reputational exposure. We regularly review and prepare laws and regulations, including financial regulation and structuring, advise special economic zones, privatisation projects, the drafting of policies and procedures, and advise on public-private projects.

We help clients across a wide range of services, including:

• Infrastructure projects and procurement
• Privatisations and sale of government assets
• Restructuring
• Public private partnership (PPP) structures
• Public procurement and regulatory regimes
• Dispute resolution,
• Commercial and administrative proceedings
• Public transportation