Kalema Legal & Associates advises clients on the development, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure and construction projects of varying size and complexity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
We assist project owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, investors, lenders and public authorities throughout the entire project lifecycle, from land acquisition, project structuring and procurement to construction, operation and the resolution of post-construction claims.
Our experience covers concession agreements, public-private partnerships, joint ventures, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contracts, build-operate-transfer (BOT) arrangements, construction and subcontracting agreements, equipment supply agreements, technology licensing agreements, technical services agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, and project management agreements.
We advise on contract negotiation and formation, regulatory compliance, competitive bidding, project delays, variations, defects, performance guarantees, payment disputes, termination and claims arising from the performance or non-performance of construction contracts.
Our lawyers also assist clients with the identification and allocation of project risks and represent them in negotiations, mediation, arbitration and litigation relating to infrastructure and construction projects.
We have experience advising on projects in sectors including power generation and transmission, mining, telecommunications, transport, real estate, housing, water, industrial facilities and public infrastructure.