"Enduring Engagement"
Engaging the Public sector is probably the most important component in initiating and successfully concluding transactions in the developing world, particular in the current developmental phase Nigeria is experiencing. From land and property acquisition and relevant permits and approvals to structuring Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in diverse areas, advising and structuring government bond issues, securing incentives for investments, SCP is widely regarded as a leader in providing solutions and delivering results. A vital part of our skills and abilities in our public sector practice is providing informed and experienced representation to and on behalf of our clients at government (Executive and or Legislative) processes including investigations regarding their operations/business and or hearing on issues arising in particular sectors of their interests. We also believe that promoting cutting edge, pro-active information on relevant and national legislation, regulation or policy direction that may affect their business is a critical support we provide in our legal service delivery.
We represent corporate entities and individuals in their interactions with government agencies. Our resounding reputation for integrity, professionalism and intimate knowledge of the inner workings of government is of significant and immeasurable value in navigating governmental bureaucracies and taking the helm through the muddle of bureaucratic rules, and time delays. This way, we succeed in securing the best business solutions for our clients.
Our Public Sector Group, led by Professor Yemi Osinbajo, S.A.N, a former Attorney-General of Lagos State, designs effective strategies for each engagement and deploys its vast experience, knowledge and relationships in the engagement. These provide our clients with the leverage and confidence necessary to achieve their goals in public/private sector transactions.
Recently, our Public Sector team was involved in structuring the largest bond issue in Sub-Saharan Africa. SCP continues to provide experienced counsel to individuals, government entities, major political parties and associations in intricate and sensitive issues of constitutional law including: civil rights, election law, intergovernmental relations, taxation, public policy and administrative procedure review. Our representation also includes litigation before superior courts. SCP currently represents several State Governments in significant precedential constitutional cases regarding taxation, public health, public revenues, et al.
The unique expertise of our Public Sector practice includes the benefit of frequently seeing the relevant issues from both ends of the spectrum. Specifically, our lawyers have also been engaged in advising and representing the Federal Government in several capacities including privatization and challenges to government processes and other actions to protect the interest of the Federal Government.