Public Procurement

Our public procurement team consists of seasoned professionals with in-depth knowledge of federal and provincial public procurement laws and procedures. They frequently appear in court in public procurement matters and are fully aware of the principles established by Pakistani courts for maintaining transparency in public procurement transactions.

We provide strategic advice and counseling to our clients during each stage of the public procurement process. We conduct a detailed review and analysis of the bidding process and produce documents to ensure compliance with applicable rules, assess risks, and avoid surprises in subsequent stages. We assist clients during pre-bid meetings and help them prepare and submit bids in compliance with the bidding documents. We also advise clients on permissibility and negotiations between procuring agencies and bidders in light of applicable procurement rules and general transparency-related requirements laid down by the courts. Additionally, we support and represent clients during these negotiations and the contract formation process.

Our lawyers are well acquainted with the administrative culture and understand the complexities and challenges of doing business with public sector entities in Pakistan. We understand the value of business relationships and offer carefully crafted legal solutions after strongly considering the importance of preserving client relationships with procuring agencies.

Our lawyers have represented many clients in informal and formal proceedings with procuring agencies and the grievance redressal committees established by procurement rules. Our lawyers have successfully represented clients in judicial review proceedings in high courts when challenging nontransparent bidding processes.