“We shape our buildings thereafter they shape us” - Winston Churchill

Our committed team offers an array of actionable solutions and efficiency in aiding our dear clients to navigate the complex and heavy regulatory frameworks associated with the construction and infrastructure space. We are cognizant to the reality of the many legal and technical challenges that could arise in the field of construction emanating from an environmental bearing, multi-personnel involvement, compliance, site related issues to contractual undertakings inter-alia. It is on this forgoing that our dedicated team comes on board to aid by offering a seamless and efficient process. Construction and infrastructure could fit in the context of private, public and public private partnership (PPP) each category guided by different statutory regulations.

Kuchio & Company Advocates provides legal solutions and vital legal fortress to all equations that deal in all areas of construction and infrastructure development project (from road, airport, rail, port, bridges etc.) from the inception of a project, continuing through award of the project, design, financial source and input, investment, construction, operation and management.

Our services are tailor made to meet the construction aspirations of both international clients and citizens domiciled in the diaspora by acting as the bridge between them and their constructional projects to ensure that they meet the accurate desired design, undertake the quality prescribed materials, timely completion and legally compliant. The aforesaid target clients can comfortably undergo their usual schedules within their domiciled countries with zero-worries as the construction projects are entrusted in a safe pair of hands from commencement to completion with regular updates and communication on progress and developments arising therefrom.

Our services pertaining construction and infrastructure include but not limited to:

• Procurement of the requisite development, planning and environmental approvals and permits, and advising on such matters
• Advisory on construction and infrastructure projects procurement strategies for private parties, the public and on regulated procurement under the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, the Public Private Partnership (PPP) as well as handling any reviews or disputes arising therefrom.
• Construction contract development which entails drafting, review, negotiations and advising on standard form contract that align to professional international and national standards.
• Advisory and supervision to the various involved in the construction industry (e.g. architects, engineering, quantity surveyors, clerk of works and project managers) on the drafting, review, negotiations on the letter of appointment or contract of engagement.
• Advisory and supervisory roles to the various multi-personnel and professionals involved in the construction industry (e.g. engineering, project managers, quantity surveyors, architects and clerk of works) on the drafting, negotiations, review on the letter of appointment or contract of engagement and follow up to their statutory compliance in relation to their work.
• Implement property laws inclusive advisory duty on land acquisition in relation to construction projects.
• Advising on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and guidelines additionally conducting general legal compliance audits and checks in relation to construction projects.
• Overseeing Construction funding and financing strategies through advisory duties including PPPs, public finance fund, joint ventures, in addition to private equity.
• Oversee employment and labor relations matters, intellectual property (IP) and tax issues surrounding construction.
• Legal consultancy and advisory to prospective bidders during the procurement stage, bidders in the negotiations and contracting stages and also handle disputes arising therefrom before the Judicial Review Division of the High Court, PPP Tribunal forum Public Procurement Administrative Review Board amongst other quasi-judicial bodies and forums.
• Advising in various disciplines that have a nexus to pre and post construction undertakings like of environmental law compliance land planning, water and waste management as well as on zoning and planning regulations.
• We also handle related disputes before the Land and Environmental Court, National Environmental Tribunal Local County Government Planning Committees, and Water Appeal Tribunal.