Sectors Represented

ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The Firm’s Energy and Infrastructure practice cuts across traditional disciplines such as acquisitions, acquisition finance, project financing, Islamic finance, securitisation, real estate, tax, environmental and construction, to provide a one-stop shop for all aspects of legal advice needed in connection with any investment or form public private partnership in the energy and infrastructure sectors. It has gained a thorough understanding likely to be faced by all commercial parties involved in energy and infrastructure businesses and has developed innovative solutions to address these challenges.

LENDING, SECURITY DOCUMENTATION & RECOVERY OF BANKING FINANCE

The Firm has expertise in drafting of banking documents both for advancing and securing debts and verification of title documents to ensure the validity of various securities. If required by a banking client the Firm has the necessary capacity to commence appropriate proceedings to enforce security. The firm has also advised on banking regulations issues where both banks and professional accountants engaged in the audit of the banks.

OIL & GAS

The Firm has represented clients in the oil and gas industry in a number of transactions ranging from drafting and finalizing of concession agreements, joint operating agreements, farm out/in agreements, leases, title work, representation before regulatory bodies, and litigation. It has advised on a wide range of matters involving both upstream and downstream work and its lawyers are fully familiar with contracts used in the licensing, exploration and production, development, transportation and abandonment of oil and gas fields, and associated agreements.

TELECOMMUNICATION

The Firm is widely recognized for its expertise in telecommunications and technology issues and for its ability to apply creative approaches to complex legal issues. The Firm is representing both providers and users of telecommunications services. The Firm has represented wired and wireless carriers, including independent telephone companies and cellular and private radio licensees. We have also handled a broad range of telecommunications transactions, including sales and acquisitions, carrier agreements and telecommunications outsourcing contracts.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS

At ABS & Co, we understand new challenges in intellectual property protection and can provide unique and global solutions. We have developed people and processes to promote sound and cost effective stewardship of intellectual property. Our legal services in this regard include brand selection, availability, search and clearance in trade marks, copyright licensing, logos, patents and other related matters.